Review: BEETHOVEN: I SHALL HEAR IN HEAVEN, Opera Holland Park
This is a great opportunity to hear the breadth of Beethoven’s work performed in a novel way, and the drama does have its flashes of brilliance.
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COSI FAN TUTTE to Open Opera San José's Season in September
Opera San José will kick off its 42nd season with Mozart’s beloved romantic comedy Così Fan Tutte, a sparkling blend of charm and wit that plays out like an 18th-century reality show—“Temptation Island” meets powdered wigs.
RIGOLETTO To Open San Francisco Opera 103rd Season
San Francisco Opera will open its 103rd season with a new revival of Giuseppe Verdi’s Rigoletto, running September 5–27, 2025 at the War Memorial Opera House.
THE DROVER'S WIFE - THE OPERA World Premiere is Coming To QPAC's New Glasshouse Theatre
Queensland Performing Arts Centre will present The Drover's Wife – The Opera would have its world premiere in QPAC's new Glasshouse Theatre.
Review: DALIBOR is Smashing Smetana at Bard’s SummerScape under Botstein
Though Bedrich Smetana’s DALIBOR—seen this week at Bard SummmerStage in a wonderful production by Jean-Romain Vesperini, with an ingenious set design by Bruno de Lavenere, a fine cast and the American Symphony Orchestra in impeccable form under Leon Botstein—was reputedly the composer’s favo
Review: Lincoln Center’s Festival Orchestra Concert Is Mostly Mozart under Maestro Glover
“Timeless Transformations” is a key theme of the Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center’s season at Geffen Hall this year (itself transformed from Avery Fisher Hall and, earlier, Philharmonic Hall).
Lyric Opera of Chicago’s Wine Auction Set for May 2026
Lyric Opera of Chicago will present the return of Chicago’s leading signature wine event, Lyric Wine Auction 2026.
Photos: LE COMTE ORY At Merola Opera Summer Festival
The Merola Opera Program continues its Summer Festival season with a fully staged production of Rossini’s rarely performed comedic gem, Le Comte Ory.
Opera Colorado Launches 2025–26 Season with LA TRAVIATA and MADAMA BUTTERFLY
Opera Colorado will open ticket sales for its highly anticipated 2025–2026 Season on Monday, August 4 at 10:00 a.
San Diego Opera to Present Southern California Premiere of FELLOW TRAVELERS in July 2026
San Diego Opera has announced it will present the Southern California premiere of Fellow Travelers, the acclaimed opera by Gregory Spears and Greg Pierce, from July 10–12, 2026.
Sarasota Opera Reveals Casts for 2025–2026 Season, Featuring LA BOHÈME, THE MERRY WIDOW & More
Sarasota Opera has revealed casting for its 2025–2026 season, marking the company's 67th year and the centennial of the historic Sarasota Opera House.
Review: 'JOSEPHINE' & 'PAGLIACCI' at Union Avenue Opera
A powerful double-bill.
OPERA America Reveals 2025 Opera Hall Of Fame Inductees
OPERA America has inducted nine exemplary artists, administrators, and advocates to the Opera Hall of Fame as the class of 2025.
New Jersey Lyric Opera to Feature CARMEN and More at MCCC's Kelsey Theatre
New Jersey Lyric Opera will return to Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre for the third consecutive year with a weekend of opera favorites on Mercer County Community College's West Windsor Campus.
OPERA America Reveals 2025 National Opera Trustee Recognition Awards
OPERA America has revealed the recipients of the 2025 National Opera Trustee Recognition Awards, which honor outstanding trustees of North American opera companies.
Review: Out Damned Spot—But Hello to Teatro Nuovo’s Unusual MACBETH!
I must admit that I was a little disappointed when I read that this season’s offerings from Will Crutchfield’s Teatro Nuovo featured a couple of familiar titles: Verdi’s MACBETH and Bellini’s LA SONNAMBULA, particularly the former, which one doesn’t think of in the domain of bel canto, the
Cincinnati Opera Reveals 2026 Summer Festival Lineup Featuring SALOME, LALOVAVI, CARMEN & More
Cincinnati Opera has unveiled the full lineup for its 2026 Summer Festival, running June 18 through August 2 at Cincinnati Music Hall.
Joffrey Ballet and Lyric Opera of Chicago Extend Residency Agreement Through 2034
Lyric Opera of Chicago and The Joffrey Ballet have announced a seven-year extension of their partnership, officially securing the Joffrey’s residency at the historic Lyric Opera House through June 30, 2034.
Canadian Opera Company’s CENTRE STAGE: ENSEMBLE STUDIO COMPETITION & GALA Tickets On Sale Now
The Canadian Opera Company (COC) has announced that tickets are now on sale for its Centre Stage: Ensemble Studio Competition & Gala, a marquee fundraising event celebrating the country’s most promising emerging opera talent.
OPERA America Reveals 2025-2026 Board Of Directors Led By Chair Lee Anne Myslewski
OPERA America, the national service organization for opera, has announced its 2025–2026 Board of Directors under the leadership of Lee Anne Myslewski.
Review: LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR, Opera Holland Park
Jennifer France gives everything in a role demanding bel canto singing and bloody revenge
Photos: First Look at THE TURN OF THE SCREW At The Santa Fe Opera
Check out first look photos of the Santa Fe Opera's new production of Britten's The Turn of the Screw directed by Louisa Muller and starring Jacquelyn Stucker as The Governess, Brenton Ryan as Peter Quint, Jennifer Johnson Cano as Mrs.
Interview: 'You Need to Love Singing With All Your Mind and Body': Soprano Isabela Díaz, on The Royal Ballet and Opera's Jette Parker Artists Programme
It's a long way from Santiago to the West End.
Review: LA TRAVIATA, Opera Holland Park
Now on its third revival, Rodula Gaitanou's heart-stopping version of Verdi's tragic La Traviata is as affecting as ever.
Review: FALSTAFF, Glyndebourne Festival
Adapted from Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor, director Richard Jones’s glorious Falstaff makes a welcome return to Glyndebourne, losing none of its charm or deft comedy.
