Events Calendar

  • Works & Process at the Guggenheim: The Seasons

    Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum 1071 5th Avenue, New York, NY, United States

    WORKS & PROCESS AT THE GUGGENHEIM: THE SEASONS Music by Antonio Vivaldi (based on The Four Seasons with additional arias and ensembles by Vivaldi) Libretto by Sarah Ruhl With Anthony Roth Costanzo, Sarah Ruhl, Zack Winokur, and Pam Tanowitz Moderated by Nina Yoshida Nelsen   Works & Process champions performing artists and their creative process from studio to stage. See highlights from Boston Lyric Opera's The Seasons prior to the world premiere in March 2025 in Boston. Written by Tony Award-winning playwright Sarah Ruhl and co-conceived with countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo, the work centers on a group of contemporary artists who come to [...]

  • Boston Lyric Opera LIVE on GBH’s Boston Public Radio

    Boston Public Library - Newsfeed Cafe 700 Boylston St., Boston, United States

      Boston Lyric Opera presents a preview and discussion of its upcoming opera The Seasons as part of GBH's Boston Public Radio. Hosts Jim Braude and Margery Egan will interview BLO’s Stanford Calderwood General Director & CEO Bradley Vernatter and ArtsEmerson's Interim Executive Director & Director of Artistic Programming Ronee Penoi about this collaboration. Excerpts from the opera will be performed by Alexis Peart, mezzo-soprano; Zizhao Wang, bass-baritone; and Ji Yung Lee, pianist.     This event is FREE and open to the public.  Listen at 89.7 FM Stream it live on YouTube   About The Seasons    The old and the [...]

  • Deconstructing Opera: The Seasons

    Opera + Community Studios 15 Channel Center St, Boston, MA, United States

    Join friends and fellow opera lovers for a behind-the-scenes look at BLO's upcoming production of The Seasons. Artistic Director Nina Yoshida Nelsen will lead a conversation with members of the creative team about this unique performance. Featuring: Anthony Roth Costanzo, Performer & Co-Conceiver; SCENE Founder Zack Winokur, Director; AMOC* Co-Founder & Artistic Director Stephen Stubbs, Music Director The evening will include a complementary reception with drinks and light bites and the opportunity to observe a rehearsal with principal cast members. This event is open to BLO Members. To become a member, make a gift of $100 today and our Donor Services team [...]

  • Recurring

    The Seasons

    Emerson Paramount Center 559 Washington Street, Boston, MA, United States

    Five artists escape the city to a remote farm, seeking a creative retreat and the inspiration of nature. They paint, write, farm, and some even fall in love, but extreme weather upends their plans, altering their lives forever. The Seasons is set in a near future in which the seasons seem to be out of order. Co-conceived by celebrated playwright Sarah Ruhl and countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo, this innovative work creates a new narrative from Vivaldi arias, ensembles, and excerpts from The Four Seasons, all woven together with dance by choreographer Pam Tanowitz. Directed by Zack Winokur, the piece uses [...]

  • Recurring

    The Seasons

    Emerson Paramount Center 559 Washington Street, Boston, MA, United States

    Five artists escape the city to a remote farm, seeking a creative retreat and the inspiration of nature. They paint, write, farm, and some even fall in love, but extreme weather upends their plans, altering their lives forever. The Seasons is set in a near future in which the seasons seem to be out of order. Co-conceived by celebrated playwright Sarah Ruhl and countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo, this innovative work creates a new narrative from Vivaldi arias, ensembles, and excerpts from The Four Seasons, all woven together with dance by choreographer Pam Tanowitz. Directed by Zack Winokur, the piece uses [...]

  • The Seasons: Post-Show Talkback

    Emerson Paramount Center 559 Washington Street, Boston, MA, United States

    Join us on select dates after The Seasons for a community post-show talkback! Following the performances of The Seasons, Boston Lyric Opera and ArtsEmerson will host a moderated conversation with local artists, scientists, and community members. Each evening centers around a different topic inspired by The Seasons and Boston Lyric Opera’s Rising Waters/Rising Voices initiative.  Talkbacks will take place in the house following curtain call and last approximately 25 minutes.   City of Boston Climate Readiness Moderated by Bradley Vernatter, Boston Lyric Opera Stanford Calderwood General Director and CEO.    Joe Christo, Co-Director of the Stone Living Lab and Chief Resilience Officer for Boston Harbor [...]

  • Recurring

    The Seasons

    Emerson Paramount Center 559 Washington Street, Boston, MA, United States

    Five artists escape the city to a remote farm, seeking a creative retreat and the inspiration of nature. They paint, write, farm, and some even fall in love, but extreme weather upends their plans, altering their lives forever. The Seasons is set in a near future in which the seasons seem to be out of order. Co-conceived by celebrated playwright Sarah Ruhl and countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo, this innovative work creates a new narrative from Vivaldi arias, ensembles, and excerpts from The Four Seasons, all woven together with dance by choreographer Pam Tanowitz. Directed by Zack Winokur, the piece uses [...]

  • The Seasons: Post-Show Talkback

    Emerson Paramount Center 559 Washington Street, Boston, MA, United States

    Join us on select dates after The Seasons for a community post-show talkback! Following the performances of The Seasons, Boston Lyric Opera and ArtsEmerson will host a moderated conversation with local artists, scientists, and community members. Each evening centers around a different topic inspired by The Seasons and Boston Lyric Opera’s Rising Waters/Rising Voices initiative.  Talkbacks will take place in the house following curtain call and last approximately 25 minutes.   Arts + Science: Making the Data Make Sense  Moderated by Nina Yoshida Nelsen, Artistic Director at Boston Lyric Opera and Interim Executive Director of the Office of the Arts & ArtsEmerson Director of Artistic [...]

  • Recurring

    The Seasons

    Emerson Paramount Center 559 Washington Street, Boston, MA, United States

    Five artists escape the city to a remote farm, seeking a creative retreat and the inspiration of nature. They paint, write, farm, and some even fall in love, but extreme weather upends their plans, altering their lives forever. The Seasons is set in a near future in which the seasons seem to be out of order. Co-conceived by celebrated playwright Sarah Ruhl and countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo, this innovative work creates a new narrative from Vivaldi arias, ensembles, and excerpts from The Four Seasons, all woven together with dance by choreographer Pam Tanowitz. Directed by Zack Winokur, the piece uses [...]

  • The Seasons: Post-Show Talkback

    Emerson Paramount Center 559 Washington Street, Boston, MA, United States

    Join us on select dates after The Seasons for a community post-show talkback! Following the performances of The Seasons, Boston Lyric Opera and ArtsEmerson will host a moderated conversation with local artists, scientists, and community members. Each evening centers around a different topic inspired by The Seasons and Boston Lyric Opera’s Rising Waters/Rising Voices initiative.  Talkbacks will take place in the house following curtain call and last approximately 25 minutes.   Across Disciplines: Performers in Conversation  Moderated by Nina Yoshida Nelsen, Artistic Director at Boston Lyric Opera.  Featuring Guest Panelists:  Anthony Roth Costanzo, The Seasons co-creator, countertenor  Annie Rabbat, Boston Lyric Opera Concertmaster, violinist  Christine Flores, dancer  [...]

  • Recurring

    The Seasons

    Emerson Paramount Center 559 Washington Street, Boston, MA, United States

    Five artists escape the city to a remote farm, seeking a creative retreat and the inspiration of nature. They paint, write, farm, and some even fall in love, but extreme weather upends their plans, altering their lives forever. The Seasons is set in a near future in which the seasons seem to be out of order. Co-conceived by celebrated playwright Sarah Ruhl and countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo, this innovative work creates a new narrative from Vivaldi arias, ensembles, and excerpts from The Four Seasons, all woven together with dance by choreographer Pam Tanowitz. Directed by Zack Winokur, the piece uses [...]

  • The Seasons: Post-Show Talkback

    Emerson Paramount Center 559 Washington Street, Boston, MA, United States

    Join us on select dates after The Seasons for a community post-show talkback! Following the performances of The Seasons, Boston Lyric Opera and ArtsEmerson will host a moderated conversation with local artists, scientists, and community members. Each evening centers around a different topic inspired by The Seasons and Boston Lyric Opera’s Rising Waters/Rising Voices initiative.  Talkbacks will take place in the house following curtain call and last approximately 25 minutes.   Rising Waters/Rising Voices: Climate Justice  Co-Moderated by BLO’s Artistic Director, Nina Yoshida Nelsen, and Interim Executive Director of the Office of the Arts & ArtsEmerson Director of Artistic Programming , Ronee Penoi Featuring Guest [...]