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 a few days away from closing Daughter of the Regiment, a fan-favorite opera that’s been given a Boston twist. Come ready to laugh and be dazzled by some serious vocal fireworks! Conducted by Kelly Kuo, directed by John de los Santos, with an energetic cast led by Brenda Rae (Marie) and [...]

  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 a few days away from closing Daughter of the Regiment, a fan-favorite opera that’s been given a Boston twist. (There's still time to join us for some laughs and be dazzled by some serious vocal fireworks!) Conducted by Kelly Kuo, directed by John de los Santos, with an energetic cast [...]

Sara Brown's scenic designs for Mahler's Song of the Earth bring the audience into an ephemeral world being reclaimed by nature.  Song of the Earth takes place in a single room inhabited across time by three figures: the Poet, who occupies the space shortly before his death; the Lover, who remains after him, suspended in memory; and the Mother, who lives in the present, grieving the loss of her child. Though they share the room, they exist in different temporal states, their lives overlapping without fully touching. Through Mahler’s songs and additional spoken text [...]

Haydee Zelideth's costumes for Song of the Earth are rooted in the earth. Dimensional, layered and inspired by the era from whence they came, each costume draws on the journey created in Anne Bogart's new production of Mahler's classic work. Song of the Earth takes place in a single room inhabited across time by three figures: the Poet, who occupies the space shortly before his death; the Lover, who remains after him, suspended in memory; and the Mother, who lives in the present, grieving the loss of her child. Though they share the [...]

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