The latest news on performances of Opera in Washington, DC.
Washington National Opera today released a recording and short documentary-film highlighting Blue, the critically-acclaimed opera—named the “Best New Opera of 2020” (The Music Critics Association of North America)—by Tony Award–winning composer Jeanine Tesori and NAACP Theatre Award
On Wednesday, April 6 at 7:30pm, Vocal Arts DC presents mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton with composer—pianist Jake Heggie in concert at the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater.
The Washington National Opera has gathered a company of first rate singers for a portmanteau of four, one-act operas called Written in Stone.
With artistic direction by WNO’s own Artistic Director Francesca Zambello and led by Principal Conductor Evan Rogister, this production explores the iconic story through the lens of cultural conversations around gender, sexuality, and power.
Inspired by iconic monuments in Washington, D.
In a new production, Washington National Opera will present Così fan tutte, March 12–26, 2022 in the Eisenhower Theater, marking the first fully staged production since March 2020.
Works & Process, the performing arts series at the Guggenheim, will present Washington National Opera: Written in Stone on February 6, 2022 at 7:30 pm.
A surveyor ponders the meaning of memory and monuments.
The Era of Marie Antoinette, Rediscovered, the theme of Opera Lafayette's 2022 season, willl feature three programs of French music from the 1760's through 1780's and a unique focus on its resonance in the Americas.
Named for the groundbreaking African American contralto, the Marian Anderson Vocal Award recognizes a young American singer in opera, oratorio, or recital repertoire with outstanding promise for a significant career.
The Kennedy Center will present the co-commissioned opera, .
Justice Ginsburg’s family honored her love for WNO with a gift to the company of her piano, her costume from her appearance in WNO production of The Daughter of the Regiment in 2016, and some of her personal opera recordings, books, and memorabilia.
The Kennedy Center will present the Washington National Opera musical event, Come Home: A Celebration of Return.
A cast change has been announced for the upcoming Washington National Opera production of Mozart’s “Così fan tutte.
Legendary Italian bass Ferruccio Furlanetto will make his Washington National Opera debut as Don Alfonso in Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Così fan tutte.
Washington Concert Opera has announced their 2021-2022 season.
Washington National Opera will return to Nationals Park with Opera in the Outfield on Saturday, August 28.
Washington Concert Opera has announced the official premiere of their digital production of Vincenzo Bellini's I Puritani.
Opera Lafayette is introducing Fête de la Musique - 12 hours of FREE original classical performances online Sunday, June 20, 2021.
Washington National Opera today announced its 2021–2022 season featuring a triumphant return to the Opera House stage, four world premiere commissions celebrating the Kennedy Center’s 50th Anniversary, debuts from acclaimed and rising opera stars, the return to the pit for Principal Conductor Ev
The title and content of this filmed opera reminded me of a friend with a young biracial relative.
