On November 12, Boston Lyric Opera was proud to honor Lee Pelton as the Community Honoree at our 2025 Opera Gala, recognizing his many contributions to the artistic community in Boston. We sat down with him to talk about opera, connection, and the arts. About Lee Pelton: Lee Pelton — recognized in 2024 by The NonProfit Times as one of America’s 50 most powerful and influential nonprofit leaders — serves as President and CEO of The Boston Foundation. He joined TBF after presidencies at Emerson College and Willamette University, bringing decades of leadership experience in education and civic engagement. [...]

  On November 12, Boston Lyric Opera was proud to honor Keith Lockhart as the Artistic Honoree at our 2025 Opera Gala, recognizing his remarkable contributions to the opera community in Boston and beyond. We sat down with him to talk about opera, storytelling, and his time with BLO. About Keith Lockhart: Keith Lockhart marks his 30th anniversary as Conductor of the Boston Pops in 2025, a tenure that includes over 2,250 performances, 45 national tours to over 150 cities, five international tours, and high-profile events like the annual July 4 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular and Super Bowl XXXVI. [...]

  As opera continues to evolve in response to cultural, technological, and societal shifts, BLO remains at the forefront, reimagining classic repertoire, integrating bold contemporary works, and making opera more accessible to everyone in our community. We love opera for where it’s been and where it’s going. We’re just over one week away from presenting an exciting operatic mashup in the form of Ride of the Valkyries! Look forward to a gleeful romp through showstopping arias, unexpected twists, and musical spectacle, with delightful performances from soprano Christine Goerke, bass Morris Robinson, and current and former members of BLO’s Jane [...]

Today Josie Larsen, Junhan Choi and Ji Yung Lee were featured on WCBV answering some of your most pressing opera questions! Watch Josie, Junhan and Ji Yung at BLO's Street Stage performance at Moakley Park Summer Nights on Wednesday, August 27! Visit our events page for more. https://youtube.com/shorts/QUMNuJDOGVE?si=d7IHCTJPLsWdmBET

  We were honored to have Rev. Mariama White-Hammond, founder of the New Roots AME Church in Dorchester, attend Noah's Flood. Following the show, she was kind enough to share her thoughts on her instagram, @revmariamawh. "Our children, no matter what's happening, they are still hopeful."  -Reverend Mariama White-Hammond https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJNB_1Ovq90/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet

  This spring, Boston Lyric Opera invites you to experience something truly extraordinary: Noah’s Flood, a powerful all-ages opera that brings together art, community, and a message that resonates more deeply than ever. Based on a 15th-century play and set to music by Benjamin Britten—who was inspired by a flood that reshaped his own town—Noah’s Flood tells a timeless story of resilience in the face of crisis. Today, as our world grapples with the realities of climate change, this story takes on new urgency and meaning. What makes this production even more special is how it’s being created: with [...]

  Next month, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s American classic, Carousel, returns to the Colonial Theatre, nearly a century after its premiere there. Directed by BLO Artistic Associate Anne Bogart, this celebratory 80th anniversary production is a stirring tribute to this beloved story of love and redemption. The exceptional cast includes Brandie Sutton as Julie Jordan, Edward Nelson as Billy Bigelow, Jamie Barton as Nettie Fowler, and Anya Matanovič as Carrie Pipperidge. Talk about luxury casting!   As part of BLO’s continuing series of artist interviews, this month we sat down with mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton to pick her brain about her favorite [...]

On November 2, 2024, the Boston Lyric Opera Chorus came together with members of the Back Bay Chorale, BLO staff, board, and community members to sing "You'll Never Walk Alone," one of the most iconic numbers from Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Carousel. A song often performed at weddings, graduations, and other milestone moments, "You'll Never Walk Alone" carries a timeless message of love, unity, and resilience. This gathering was a powerful moment to connect, to uplift one another, and to share a message of hope — one that we can all carry forward today and in the days ahead. Wherever you are, [...]

  February marks Black History Month, a time to reflect on the profound contributions of Black artists, thinkers, and leaders across all disciplines. In the world of classical music, Black composers and musicians have long shaped and enriched the art form, often pushing boundaries and redefining its future. This month, we celebrate five extraordinary living composers whose music not only honors the past but also speaks to the present with urgency, beauty, and innovation. Whether through powerful social commentary, genre-blending experimentation, or deep-rooted storytelling, these artists are shaping the sound of classical music today. We hope this list inspires [...]