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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.

MEDEA, SALOME and More Set for Lyric Opera of Chicago 2025/26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2025

Lyric Opera of Chicago has revealed the company’s 2025/26 Season, its first complete season featuring Medea, Salome and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

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.

Boston Premiere of Mark Adamo's LYSISTRATA Will Be Performed by Odyssey Opera and Boston Modern Orchestra Project
by Stephi Wild - Dec 23, 2024

Odyssey Opera, in partnership with the Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP), will present the Boston premiere of Lysistrata at New England Conservatory's Jordan Hall. Learn more here!

The Arts Partnership Presents ORDWAY INSIDE OUT: Minnesota Opera's Albert Herring
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 30, 2024

Enjoy a free performance of MN Opera's ALBERT HERRING in Rice Park this Saturday. Experience this unique outdoor opera event in the heart of St. Paul.

Photos: DER ROSENKAVALIER at The Santa Fe Opera
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2024

Get a first look at the Santa Fe Opera's co-production with the Garsington Opera and Irish National Opera of Der Rosenkavalier.

Photos: First Look At The Santa Fe Opera's New Production of DON GIOVANNI
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 18, 2024

Enjoy first look photos of the Santa Fe Opera's new production of Don Giovanni directed by Stephen Barlow and inspired by the Picture of Dorian Gray.

The Arts Partnership Announces Lineup For Ordway Inside Out In 2024
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2024

The four Arts Partnership organizations – Minnesota Opera, Ordway, The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, and Schubert Club – have announced that Ordway Inside Out, an initiative that utilizes digital technology to dramatically increase access to artistic programming in Saint Paul, will be returning for another year.

LA Philharmonic to Tour FIDELIO with Deaf West Theatre to London, Paris & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2024

The LA Philharmonic and Deaf West Theatre will tour their production of Fidelio to the UK and more! Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

BREAKING THE WAVES Comes to Detroit Opera House Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2024

 Missy Mazzoli and Royce Vavrek’s opera Breaking the Waves will come to the Detroit Opera House for three performances on April 6, 12 and 14.

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.

New York Festival Of Song Presents ALL TOGETHER NOW At Merkin Hall, February 21
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 18, 2024

New York Festival of Song (NYFOS), led by Artistic Director Steven Blier, collaborates with Young Concert Artists (YCA) in All Together Now on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. at the Kaufman Music Center's Merkin Hall.

Dallas Opera Announces Semi-Finalists For Biennial Lone Star Vocal Competition
by Stephi Wild - Mar 9, 2023

​​​​​​​The Dallas Opera announced 18 semi-finalists for the second annual Biennial Lone Star Vocal Competition presented by The Dallas Opera Guild and co-chaired by Jana and Mac Irwin.

Dallas Opera Closes Season With COSI FAN TUTTE, March 24- April 1
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2023

The Dallas Opera is set to close their 65th Anniversary Season with the new-to-Dallas production of Mozart's Così fan tutte. The production from San Francisco Opera opens at the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House (2403 Flora St., Dallas, TX) on Friday, March 24, at 7:30pm with three performances to follow on March 26 (m), 29, and April 1.

Review: THE DAUGHTER OF THE REGIMENT at Minnesota Opera
by Jared Fessler - Feb 6, 2023

What did our critic think of THE DAUGHTER OF THE REGIMENT at Minnesota Opera?

Julie Taymor's Family-Friendly THE MAGIC FLUTE to Kick Off The Metropolitan Opera Holiday Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2022

The Metropolitan Opera’s annual holiday presentation of Mozart’s The Magic Flute will return for nine performances, starting December 16. A holiday treat for audiences of all ages, this English-language adaptation runs under two hours, with special ticket prices starting from $35.

Review: SCHUBERT'S LITTLE C MAJOR SYMPHONY WITH RICHARD EGARR at Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
by Jared Fessler - Oct 20, 2022

Artistic Partner Richard Egarr returns with a program that opens with works by British composers, including Benjamin Britten's evocative Serenade featuring tenor David Portillo and the SPCO's own Principal Horn, Jay Ferree. The concert bids farewell to England and continues with two beloved arias by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Finishing the program is Franz Schubert's 'Little C Major' Symphony - a deceptive nickname - it was Schubert's first fully symphonic work with a substantial wind section.

Dallas Opera To Livestream 2022/2023 Mainstage Productions
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2022

​​​​​​​ The Dallas Opera unveiled plans to livestream their 2022/2023 Mainstage Season, beginning with Verdi's Rigoletto starring George Gagnidze, René Barbera, and Madison Leonard on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at 2:00pm.

Interview: David Portillo of CONCERT: DAVID PORTILLO AND WARREN JONES at Song Source Festival
by Jared Fessler - Aug 3, 2022

Song Source Festival presents their feature recital with international acclaimed musicians David Portillo and Warren Jones. Both heard in previous festivals, these two artists combine for an unforgettable evening of song and celebration of the individual with music by Mozart, Beethoven's An die ferne Geliebte, Schumann, Turina, Guastavino, and Ginastera. Sure to be unvergesslich and inolvidable!

Merola Opera Program Kicks Off 2022 Summer Festival With A Celebration Of American Song
by Grace Cutler - Jul 9, 2022

San Francisco’s acclaimed Merola Opera Program, one of the most prestigious and selective opera training programs in the world, kicks off its historic 2022 Summer Festival with A Celebration of American Song, an exuberant recital curated by Grammy Award winner Craig Terry.