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TOSCA, THE ZOO, LA TRAVIATA, and More Set For English National Opera's 2026/27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2026

English National Opera has announced its 2026/27 Season across London and Greater Manchester, featuring nine operas, with six new productions, four operas by contemporary female composers and opportunities for the next generation of opera makers.

Wagner's DAS RHEINGOLD and More Set for San Francisco Opera 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026

San Francisco Opera will present a dynamic 2026-27 season, featuring a mix of classic operas and new productions. Highlights include premieres and revivals at the iconic War Memorial Opera House.

Review: DAPHNE IN CONCERT at McCaw Hall
by Erica Miner - Jan 20, 2026

Daphne in Concert, Seattle Opera’s latest offering in their series of concert presentations initiated in 2023, proved that the series concept is a successful one.

Seattle Opera Offers Concert Presentation Of Rarely Heard Richard Strauss Opera DAPHNE
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2025

This January, Seattle Opera continues its recent tradition of offering concert presentations of rarely heard operas (Samson and Delilah in Concert '23, Les Troyens in Concert '25) with Richard Strauss's one-act pastoral tragedy, Daphne (1938).

THE MET: LIVE IN HD Continues With Puccini’s LA BOHÈME On November 8
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2025

The Metropolitan Opera’s 2025–26 Live in HD season continues with Puccini’s La Bohème on Saturday, November 8, at 1 p.m. ET, transmitted live to cinemas worldwide.

LA BOHEME to Return to The Metropolitan Opera in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2025

Franco Zeffirelli’s production of Puccini’s La Bohème will return to the Met stage for 20 performances featuring many of today’s leading artists. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Esa-Pekka Salonen And The San Francisco Symphony Close 2024–25 Season With Four Programs Celebrating Salonen
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2025

This May and June, Esa-Pekka Salonen and the San Francisco Symphony close out the 2024–25 season with four dynamic programs, marking the culmination of Salonen's influential five-year tenure as Music Director.  

The San Francisco Symphony Reveals 2025-26 Season Featuring World Premieres and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2025

The San Francisco Symphony has revealed details of the Orchestra’s 114th season, taking place September 4, 2025–June 28, 2026. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: MARY, QUEEN OF SCOTS, London Coliseum
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Feb 17, 2025

And so to the final new production of English National Opera’s season; Mary, Queen of Scots, directed by Stewart Laing and conducted by Joana Carneiro. Scottish composer Thea Musgrave’s opera was last heard in London at Sadler’s Wells back in 1980, after premiering in Edinburgh in 1977, with Musgrave herself conducting.

Photos: MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS At English National Opera
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2025

Thea Musgrave’s rarely performed Mary, Queen of Scots makes its London and English National Opera (ENO) premiere in February 2025. See first look photos of the production.

FELLOW TRAVELERS and More Set for Seattle Opera 2025/25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2025

Seattle Opera has revealed the 2025/26 mainstage season. The company’s 62nd season offers three McCaw Hall premieres, including Fellow Travelers and more. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Thea Musgrave's MARY, QUEEN OF SCOTS Makes its ENO Premiere This February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2025

Thea Musgrave's rarely performed Mary, Queen of Scots will make its London and English National Opera (ENO) premiere in February 2025. San Francisco Opera are co-producing this production.

Review: HANSEL AND GRETEL, Royal Ballet and Opera
by Gary Naylor - Dec 29, 2024

Macabre and spectacular, this is Christmas fare as it once was and should still be, fully trusting its audience.

San Francisco Opera Unveils David Gockley Bas-relief On View In The War Memorial Opera House
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2024

San Francisco Opera General Director Emeritus David Gockley was honored on August 20 with a bas-relief unveiled in the lobby of the War Memorial Opera House.

DIE JUDIN VON TOLEDO Comes to Semperoper Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2024

Die Uraufführung der mit Spannung erwarteten Oper »Die Jüdin von Toledo« ist einer der besonderen Höhepunkte in der Opernspielzeit 2023/24. Detlev Glanert komponierte im Auftrag der Sächsischen Staatsoper Dresden die Musik, Hans-Ulrich Treichel schrieb das Libretto für dieses außergewöhnliche Musiktheaterwerk.

Franco Zeffirelli's Staging of Puccini's LA BOHEME to Return to The Metropolitan Opera in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 7, 2023

Get ready to be transported by Franco Zeffirelli’s timeless production of Puccini’s La Bohème, which is returning to the Metropolitan Opera stage in October. Find out all the important details about the dates and venue for this iconic opera performance.

Boston Baroque Opens 23-24 Season with All-Beethoven Program
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2023

Boston Baroque opens its season with a return to Beethoven’s iconic Symphony No. 9 alongside his “Coriolan” Overture and “Elegiac Song.” Learn more about the full concert programme here!

San Francisco Opera Reveals Program For One-Night-Only Centennial Concert Celebration
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2023

San Francisco Opera announced the program for its 100th Anniversary Concert at the War Memorial Opera House on Friday, June 16. Caroline H. Hume Music Director Eun Sun Kim, former Music Director Sir Donald Runnicles and former Principal Guest Conductor Patrick Summers will conduct the San Francisco Opera Orchestra and Chorus along with a host of star soloists in selections inspired by the Company's history.

Boston Baroque Sets 23-24 Season Featuring Beethoven's 'Ode to Joy' Symphony No. 9, Handel's 'Messiah' & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2023

Boston Baroque will celebrate its 50th Year with a season led by founding Music Director Martin Pearlman.

The Metropolitan Opera Announces 2023–24 Season Featuring Four Met Premieres & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 22, 2023

The Metropolitan Opera has announced a 2023–24 season with the most new works in the company’s modern history. See show details, performances dates, and how to purchase tickets!