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Anthony Negus, Music Director of Longborough Festival Opera since 2000, has been named a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the King's Honours List for his services to music.
The Springer Opera House, the State Theatre of Georgia, will present I FEEL GOOD: AN HOMAGE TO JAMES BROWN in Emily Woodruff Hall, celebrating the life and music of the Godfather of Soul over Juneteenth and Father's Day weekend.
The Atlanta Opera presents the world premiere of WATER MEMORY (JALA SMRITI), a new opera by Kitty Brazelton and Vaibu Mohan, performing at the Ferst Center for the Performing Arts at Georgia Tech.
The Atlanta Opera posted the official trailer for TWILIGHT OF THE GODS, Wagner's final Ring cycle opera, set to run at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center in Atlanta.
Puccini's tear-jerker La bohème is always a crowd-pleaser for any opera festival.
Cimarron Opera will present Gilbert and Sullivan's PATIENCE at the Nancy O'Brian Center for the Performing Arts in Norman, Oklahoma, featuring a cast of Oklahoma performers, several making their Cimarron Opera debuts.
San Diego Opera presents FELLOW TRAVELERS, an opera set in 1953 Washington D.
Canto Vocal Programs will present the second annual Midsummer Opera Dream Festival at Dreamscapes Performing Arts Center in Sterling, Virginia, featuring masterclasses, themed concerts, family-friendly events, and fully staged performances with emerging singers from around the world.
San Francisco Opera has unveiled a trailer for its current production of ELEKTRA, Richard Strauss's one-act opera, which is running at the War Memorial Opera House through June 27 as part of the company's 2025–26 season.
Soprano Lise Lindstrom, who plays Brunnhilde in The Atlanta Opera's TWILIGHT OF THE GODS, shares insights into the characters and story of Wagner's final chapter of Das Ring der Nibelungen.
The Paris Opera is now presenting a new production of Ercole amante by composer Antonia Bembo at the Opéra Bastille, marking the first staged European production of the opera and its debut in the company's repertoire.
Teatro Grattacielo announced a new production of Mozart's COSÌ FAN TUTTE, directed by Cate Pisaroni and conducted by Abdiel Vázquez, at Ellen Stewart Theatre at La MaMa in New York City.
Olivier Award-winning actress Janie Dee has been appointed patron of Buxton Opera House, joining Lady Jasmine Cavendish in the role.
Bradley Hawkins has been appointed Principal of Italia Conti as Hayley Newton-Jarvis shifts to a focused CEO role, marking a leadership evolution at the UK performing arts institution during its 115th anniversary year.
Opera Colorado and Central City Opera announced a co-production of EARTH TO KENZIE, a children's opera by Frances Pollock and Jessica Murphy Moo, with school and community bookings open for fall 2026.
Central City Opera and Opera Colorado will present a co-production of Earth to Kenzie, a children's opera by Frances Pollock, with performances set to take place across Colorado.
Opera Orlando will present NO TENORS ALLOWED, a summer concert series featuring sopranos Nola Richardson, Yeawon Jun, and Johanna Will across three consecutive Sunday performances at Dr.
Opera Theatre of St.
Opera Australia will present Elijah Moshinsky's acclaimed production of RIGOLETTO at the Joan Sutherland Theatre, featuring baritone Dalibor Jenis, tenor Kang Wang, and soprano Gemma Nha making her Sydney Opera House debut.
San Francisco Opera will present its second annual Pride Concert at the War Memorial Opera House, featuring emcee Sapphira Cristál, conductor Robert Mollicone, and soloists Melody Moore, Nikola Printz, and Reginald Smith, Jr.
The Royal Opera performs 'Ancora un Passo' from Moshe Leiser and Patrice Caurier's production of Puccini's MADAMA BUTTERFLY, a work rooted in imperialism's destructive forces and featuring the beloved aria 'Un bel dì, vedremo.
The Royal Opera House released footage of its 2015 Katie Mitchell production of LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR, featuring Diana Damrau in the title role alongside Charles Castronovo and Ludovic Tézier in Donizetti's tragic opera.
A new version of Handel's 1724 opera Giulio Cesare is always an exciting prospect.
Mae West famously asked, 'Is that a gun in your pocket, or are you happy to see me?' Well, at the beginning of the relationship, he will no doubt be very happy to see you.
Cincinnati Opera will present Richard Strauss's SALOME to open its 2026 Summer Festival at Music Hall, with soprano Kathryn Lewek making her title role debut alongside a cast of Metropolitan Opera regulars.
