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Video: First Look at THE BARBER OF SEVILLE at San Francisco Opera
by Joshua Wright - Apr 16, 2026

San Francisco Opera has released first look footage of THE BARBER OF SEVILLE, Gioachino Rossini's beloved comedic masterpiece, running May 28 through June 21, 2026 at the War Memorial Opera House in San Francisco.

ELEKTRA, THE BARBER OF SEVILLE, AND PRIDE CONCERT Set for San Francisco Opera Summer 2026 Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2026

San Francisco Opera has announced its Summer 2026 lineup. The season includes Elektra, The Barber of Seville, and special events. Performances will take place across San Francisco and the Bay Area.

Houston Grand Opera Unveils 2026-27 Season - DER ROSENKAVALIER, SHOW BOAT and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2026

Houston Grand Opera has revealed its 2026-27 season, which includes a new production of Verdi’s Aida; a new staging of Carlisle Floyd’s seminal American opera, Susannah and more.

Boston Symphony Orchestra Unveils 2026 Tanglewood Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2026

Tanglewood has revealed the details of its 2026 season, opening in late June and continuing to Labor Day weekend. The schedule brings many of the world’s most exciting musicians to the beautiful Berkshire hills of western Massachusetts.

Review: MOZART’S THE MAGIC FLUTE at The Metropolitan Opera
by Gabby Ziccarelli - Dec 12, 2025

As the houselights dim at the Metropolitan Opera, the Julie Taymor–directed The Magic Flute transports viewers into a buoyant and kaleidoscopic fairy-tale dreamworld. This abridged, English-language production is a visually sumptuous version of Mozart's singspiel bathed in bold primary colors, shaped by ingenious Masonic-inspired geometric staging, and animated by exquisite puppetry.  

Review: I Want a Divorce from the Met’s NOZZE DI FIGARO!
by Richard Sasanow - Apr 2, 2025

What’s a Mozart lover to do? Great music and a more-than-decent cast don’t necessarily add up to an enchanting night at the opera. Yes, it’s true that LE NOZZE DI FIGARO ('The Marriage of Figaro') has some of Mozart’s most delicious music; there’s no denying that. Where do I start? “Dove sono” for the Countess, “Voi che sapete” for Cherubino, Susanna’s “Deh vieni non tardar” and Figaro’s “Non piu andrai” are only the tip of Mozart’s great iceberg of a score.

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.

Mezzo-Soprano Samantha Hankey to Perform With Pianist Myra Huang In Recital at Vocal Arts DC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2024

Mezzo-soprano Samantha Hankey and pianist Myra Huang will perform at The Kennedy Center Terrace Theater in January, presented by Vocal Arts DC. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Margaret Atwood and Jake Heggie's SONGS FOR MURDERED SISTERS Will Make U.S. Orchestral Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2024

Yannick Nézet-Séguin will lead The Philadelphia Orchestra in performances of this impactful work at Philadelphia’s Marian Anderson Hall on January 9 and 11, 2025, and New York’s Carnegie Hall on January 15, 2025.

The Philadelphia Orchestra And Ensemble Arts Announces 2024-25 Season Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2024

The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts have announced their 2024-25 season lineup featuring Tony-winning Broadway productions, GRAMMY Award-winning performances, holiday favorites, and more.

92NY to Present HOME(land): Fleur Barron, Mezzo-soprano And Myra Huang, Piano
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2024

HOME(land) featuring Fleur Barron, mezzo-soprano, and Myra Huang, piano will be presented at the 92nd Street Y, New York. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Canadian Opera Company to Present DON PASQUALE This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2024

The Canadian Opera Company will usher in spring with a feel-good comedy that hasn't been seen on the COC stage in 30 years: Don Pasquale by Gaetano Donizetti. Learn more about the opera and see how to purchase tickets.

GROUNDED by Jeanine Tesori to Open The Metropolitan Opera's 2024–25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2024

The Metropolitan Opera has unveiled the 2024–25 season lineup. Learn about the operas being presented and see how to purchase tickets.

Video: Jack Swanson Sings 'Si Ritrovarla io Giuro' from Rossini's CINDERELLA
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 3, 2024

Watch Tenor Jack Swanson sing 'Si Ritrovarla io Giuro', the iconic aria from Rossini's CINDERELLA in the video here!

Video: Conductor Yi-Chen Lin Discusses the Enduring Magic of Rossini's CINDERELLA
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 28, 2024

Rossini's CENERENTOLA — or, CINDERELLA — has been an audience favorite for more than 200 years. From its perfectly balanced structure to the fun and fizzy melodies, Maestra Yi-Chen Lin shares why this beloved opera has stood the test of time. Watch the interview here!

Video: Vasilisa Berzhanskaya Sings 'Non più mesta' from Rossini's CINDERELLA at Lyric Opera
by Joshua Wright - Jan 24, 2024

Watch as in this joyful Act Two aria, the kind-hearted Angelina (mezzo-soprano Vasilisa Berzhanskaya in her U.S. operatic debut) chooses love and forgiveness over sadness and revenge. Rossini's CINDERELLA is onstage at Lyric, now through February 10. 

CINDERELLA Opens This Sunday At Lyric Opera of Chicago
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 20, 2024

Rossini's popular retelling of the beloved Cinderella story, on stage at Lyric Opera of Chicago from January 21 to February 10, 2024, adds a few fabulous operatic twists to the traditional fairy tale.

VIDEO: Meet The Cast Of Lyric Opera Of Chicago's CINDERELLA
by Joshua Wright - Jan 18, 2024

Meet the cast of The Lyric Opera of Chicago's CINDERELLA — onstage January 21 through February 10 starring Vasilisa Berzhanskaya, Jack Swanson, Alessandro Corbelli, Joshua Hopkins, Nicholas Newton, Teresa Castillo, and Sophia Maekawa in Jean-Pierre Ponnelle's iconic production. 

Orchestra of St. Luke's Winter/Spring 2023-24 Features Performances On All Three Carnegie Stages
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 7, 2023

OSL's winter/spring season at Carnegie Hall will feature performances on three stages, music by BIPOC composers, and more.

Deck The Hall This December At Carnegie Hall!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2023

Celebrate the holiday season at Carnegie Hall with a lineup of festive performances including Bach's Christmas Oratorio, a special program of holiday favorites with The New York Pops and Broadway's Norm Lewis, and annual year-end concerts by the New York String Orchestra.