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Bizet’s Carmen
November 6-17, 2009
New BLO production
R. Strauss’ Ariadne auf Naxos
March 12-23, 2010
North American premiere of Welsh National Opera production
Mozart’s Idomeneo, re di Creta
(Idomeneo, King of Crete)
April 23-May 4, 2010
New BLO production
*Britten’s The Turn of The Screw
February 3-6, 2010
New Opera Annex! |
Big things are happening and we invite you to experience them with us!
Our 2009-2010 Season is bursting with exciting new elements:
- More inspiration and deeper enjoyment through new productions
- The launch of Opera Annex, an annual production that is fully-staged and designed for a found space outside the traditional theatre. It offers a fresh approach to opera and lower prices for people interested in trying opera for the first time.
- The Signature Series, a new partnership between BLO and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston that offers a Sunday afternoon mix of lively arts with an optional reception.
- BLO’s Open House at the Shubert, a free day of performances, activities, backstage tours and more. Fun for adults, kids, opera aficionados and newcomers—everyone’s invited!
Carmen November 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 17, 2009 – Read the full synopsis.
Carmen and Don José crash into each other with a passion that's as much about will as it is about desire. At its premiere, Bizet's opera shocked and thrilled audiences. The thrill's still there in this new, highly theatrical BLO production directed by Nicholas Muni and conducted by Keith Lockhart. More...
Ariadne auf Naxos March 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 23, 2010 – Read the full synopsis.
An unseen producer makes changes to an opera just before the curtain rises. That's how the clowns get onstage. The composer? Backstage, tearing his hair out. Strauss weaves voices and orchestra beautifully in his half farce, half opera seria. Directed by Neil Armfield and conducted by Erik Nielsen. More...
Idomeneo, re di Creta (Idomeneo, King of Crete) April 23, 25, 28, 30, May 2, 4, 2010 – Read the full synopsis.
Idomeneo, King of Crete, makes a promise to Neptune, God of the Sea. When the king realizes the terrible price it will exact, vows and hearts are broken. Longing pours into arias and ensembles as only Mozart writes them. This new BLO production is directed by Lillian Groag and conducted by David Angus. More...
The Turn of the Screw February 3-6, 2010 – Read the full synopsis.
BLO launches Opera Annex with Benjamin Britten's haunting favorite. A Governess arrives at a lonely English country house to care for two parentless children and something is very, very wrong. Wire-taught tension mounts as she gradually senses the truth....Evil has corrupted the children and she must fight it. Britten’s chamber opera will glue you to your seats. Devastating story, riveting music. Directed by Sam Helfrich. More...
The Barber of Seville Winter/Spring 2010
This family favorite is fully staged, sung in English and is just one squirm-proof hour. The legendary barber Figaro uses every trick in the book to free the lovely Rosina from the clutches of crotchety Dr. Bartolo and unite her with the dashing Count Almaviva. Family Performances will be scheduled in Boston, Weston, and several other metro Boston communities. More...
Subscriptions: If you were a 2008-2009 Subscriber, you may now renew online before May 15. If you are not currently a BLO subscriber and would like a 2009-2010 Subscription, you may order online now.
Single tickets go on sale to the public on October 1, 2009 with prices starting at $34.
Group discounts are available to groups of ten or more by calling Audience Services at 617.542.6772.
Student discounts are available in advance and day of show at the Shubert Theatre box office with a valid student ID.
BLO’s 2009-2010 Season is sponsored in part by The Calderwood Charitable Foundation, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, and The Wallace Foundation.
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