Staying Awake Together In time of the crises of the spirit, we are aware of all our need, our need for each other and our need for ourselves.                                                                                                                                  (Muriel Rukeyser) Erich Korngold’s Die tote [...]

  By: Katy Lindhart As opera continues to evolve in response to cultural, technological, and societal shifts, BLO remains at the forefront, reimagining classic repertoires, 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. In our interview series Opera’s Next Act, BLO’s artistic leadership shares in their own words what excites them about opera’s past, present and future. Recently, we sat down with BLO’s newest board member — and star of our upcoming production of Die tote Stadt — soprano Christine Goerke! About [...]

  Dear Friend of Boston Lyric Opera,  As we celebrate the festive season, I find myself reflecting on the year gone by and hoping it has brought you joy, successes, and cherished moments. At Boston Lyric Opera, we are deeply grateful for your unwavering generosity and partnership, which enables us to continue our mission of creating transformative opera experiences with our community.  Together, we've fostered creativity, innovation, and community connection this year and built a foundation for a vibrant future as we approach BLO’s 50th anniversary in a few short years for the 2026/27 Season.  At the heart of [...]

By Katy Lindhart  Coming soon: experience Erich Wolfgang Korngold's rarely-performed Die tote Stadt (The Dead City), a hauntingly beautiful masterpiece exploring love, loss, and the power of memory. Presented in concert in collaboration with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Die tote Stadt’s rich emotional depth and lush musical score will captivate both opera enthusiasts and newcomers alike. The story of Die tote Stadt Die tote Stadt is set in the somber, mysterious city of Bruges, where Paul lives in self-imposed isolation following the death of his beloved wife, Marie. Struggling to move on from the past, his home has become [...]

  We are so thrilled to see BLO artists featured in The Boston Globe's Classical Music Yearbook, detailing the best live performances of 2024!  Best Operatic Cast Aida | Boston Lyric Opera "I had my doubts when BLO announced that it's fall Aida would be a one-night-only concert performance, but as I exited the theater I was cursing the fact that I couldn't tell my friends to go see it. Michelle Johnson's enchanting princess in exile, Morris Robinson's earth-shaking and tyrannical Ramfis, Brian Major's firebrand Amonasro, and Alice Chung's frankly stunning role debut as Amneris [...]

  As opera continues to evolve in response to cultural, technological, and society shifts, BLO remains at the forefront, reimagining classic repertoires, 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. In our interview series, Opera’s Next Act, BLO’s artistic leadership shares in their own words what excites them about opera’s past, present and future. Recently, we sat down with BLO Music Director David Angus to hear his thoughts.  About David  Now in his fifteenth year as Boston Lyric Opera’s Music Director, David [...]

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, [...]