By: Katy Lindhart Next week, many Americans will gather to share a meal and express their gratitude. Here at BLO, we have so much to be thankful for this year, and we feel called to recognize and reflect on all we have to celebrate.  We recognize that Thanksgiving carries a complicated history, rooted in profound suffering, loss, and resilience for Indigenous peoples. Here in Boston, we are on the unceded lands of the Massachusett and Pawtucket people. In recognition of the enduring strength of those whose ancestral homelands we gather on, BLO commits to uplifting the diverse and vibrant [...]

The City of Boston Proclamation Whereas, American bass opera singer Morris Robinson who, after successfully pursuing athletics and academics in college, and following a business career that brought him to New England, followed his heart into music and enrolled at Boston University in 1999; AND Whereas, Mr. Robinson's talents were so profound that an audition to join the chorus of Boston Lyric Opera's 1999 production of composer Giuseppe Verdi's "Aida," instead landed him a lead role as King of Egypt in the opera's November 10-21 opening that year; AND Whereas, Mr. Robinson moved from his Boston Lyric Opera debut [...]

  Morris Robinson appeared on WBUR's Radio Boston with Amory Sivertsen to discuss the beginnings of his operatic career with Boston Lyric Opera back in 1999, and his return to Boston for our upcoming production of Aida!  Listen Here:

By Katy Lindhart In just a few short days, Boston Lyric Opera is thrilled to present Verdi’s Aida in concert, one of opera’s grandest and most beloved works. After this special one-night-only performance, audiences are invited to join us for The Opera Gala 2024, which will be raising funds in support of BLO’s free youth and community programs. Let’s meet the powerhouse cast who will bring this epic story of love and sacrifice to life.  Michelle Johnson Soprano Michelle Johnson has made a name for herself as a highly sought-after Aida, performing Verdi’s tragic heroine with Glimmerglass Music Festival, [...]

Dear Friends of Boston Lyric Opera, Many of us are feeling a mix of emotions—whether it’s uncertainty, fear, hope, or anticipation for what’s to come. There is one thing we know for sure: through it all, we have each other, and we have music. At Boston Lyric Opera, we believe deeply in the power of music to connect, heal, and uplift. Time and time again, we have seen this firsthand, as we did when BLO artists brought our community together for our very first outdoor Street Stage production, at a time when the pandemic had halted live indoor performances. [...]

By Lucy Caplan On July 22, 1933, thousands of people streamed into Manhattan’s Hippodrome Theater, undaunted by sweltering temperatures and teeming crowds, eager to witness a performance of Aida unlike anything they had seen before. The 5,300-seat theater, the largest in New York, had sold out days in advance, and patrons clambered for standing-room-only spots; still more were turned away at the door. Many in the audience were Italian American, and about one-third were African American. The evening’s star, soprano Caterina Jarboro, entered to prolonged applause. Fanning their programs in the heat, the audience greeted her with what one [...]