Events Calendar

Boston Lyric Opera Street Stage at Plaza Betances  in partnership with Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción   When: Thursday, June 13, 4:30PM-5:30PM  Rain date: Friday, June 14, 4:30PM-5:30PM  Where: Plaza Betances, 100 W Dedham St #403, Boston, MA 02118  FEATURED PERFORMERS Michelle Trainor, soprano* Isai Jess Muñoz, tenor Ji Yung Lee, piano *Jane & Steven Akin Emerging Artist alumna REGISTER   Boston Lyric Opera’s Street Stage returns to Villa Victoria and Plaza Betances for an evening of music, poetry, and cultural celebration. This vibrant concert will take place outdoors in the heart of a community with a proud Latinx heritage, surrounded [...]

Svadba Screening with Truro Historical Society  July 17, 6:00-8:00PM  Highland House Museum, Cape Cod  6 Highland Light Road  North Truro, MA 02666    Cost: $35  [Learn More / Purchase Tickets]     See Boston Lyric Opera’s award-winning film Svadba screened on Cape Cod in the same coastal community where it was filmed. The Truro Historical Society presents this unique experience as part of the Susan Howe Music & Speaker Series at the Highland House Museum. A reception with wine and light refreshments will follow the viewing.   Learn more about the Truro Historical Society’s summer event series and purchase tickets: [...]

Scenographers The work of Franco Colavecchia & John Conklin August 25 - September 22, 2024 Midway Gallery 15 Channel Center Street Boston, MA 02210 Open daily from 8 am to 8 pm Beneath the experience of a live performance is a world of enriched artistry that often remains unrevealed. SCENOGRAPHERS delves into the intricate and captivating worlds of renowned designers John Conklin and Franco Colavecchia, peeling back the layers of their creative processes, offering a rare glimpse into the foundation of scenographic design and artistry. Free and Open to the Public Museum of Scenographic Design | MOSDO Boston Lyric [...]

Boston Public Library Concert in the Courtyard Friday, August 30, 2024 12:30pm to 1:30pm Boston Public Library Central Branch – McKim Building Courtyard 700 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02116 FREE Learn more: https://www.bpl.org/concerts-in-the-courtyard/ Featuring performances by: Carley DeFranco, soprano Mary Kray, mezzo-soprano* Fred C. VanNess, Jr., tenor* Devon Russo, bass-baritone* Zizhao Wang, bass-baritone* Brendon Shapiro, pianist* *Jane & Steven Akin Emerging Artists / Alumni Boston Lyric Opera closes out the Boston Public Library’s 2024 Concert in the Courtyard series with a dynamic staged concert in an iconic Boston location. Bring your lunch and settle by the fountain or at [...]

DECONSTRUCTING OPERA: MITRIDATE Thursday, September 5, 2024   Join friends and fellow opera lovers for a season kick-off celebration in Boston Lyric Opera’s newly expanded headquarters. BLO General Director & CEO Bradley Vernatter and Artistic Director Nina Yoshida Nelsen will offer insider insights about BLO’s upcoming season, while BLO’s Music Director and the Conductor of Mitridate David Angus, and Stage Director James Darrah will share details about the production. The evening will include a complimentary reception with drinks and light bites and a preview of the final room run rehearsal of Mitridate. This event is open to BLO Members. To become a member, make a gift of $100 today [...]

Boston Conservatory at Berklee and Boston Lyric Opera welcome world-renowned tenor Lawrence Brownlee to present a master class to Boston Conservatory at Berklee students and Boston Lyric Opera’s Jane and Steven Akin Emerging Artists as part of the Opera Innovators Series. Lawrence Brownlee is a leading figure in opera, both as a singer on the world’s top stages and as a voice for activism and diversity in the industry. Captivating audiences and critics around the globe, he has been hailed as “an international star in the bel canto operatic repertoire” (the New York Times), “one the the world’s leading bel canto stars” [...]

LET'S PARTY!MitridateOpening Night PartyJoin the cast and crew of Mitridate at the Opening Night Party! Enjoy light bites and refreshments as we celebrate these incredible artists on their opening night.The reception will be held on September 13 immediately following curtain at Guy Fieri’s Kitchen + Bar186 Tremont Street (Corner of Tremont & Boylston)  Advance ticket purchases are required as space is not guaranteed.  Buy Tickets

This Event is free but every ticket RSVP requires an access code Use code GBH to reserve your tickets here: Getting Into Opera with Davóne Tines | Buy Tickets | Ticketbud GBH Music will introduce new listeners to opera in a video series produced in collaboration with Boston Lyric Opera (BLO) and New England Conservatory (NEC). Designed for newcomers and seasoned enthusiasts, “Getting into Opera” aims to ignite a passion for the genre by showcasing how powerful performances are shaped by vocal coaching and stage direction. The innovative multi-platform video series will be filmed in front of a live audience in GBH’s [...]

Register through the Boston Public Library:  FREE - REGISTER   Have you ever wondered how classically trained singers create such powerful, beautiful, and emotionally rich sounds – all without amplification? Join Boston Lyric Opera artists for an inspiring, informative, and interactive concert that explores how opera has revolutionized vocal and compositional techniques throughout history. Journey through centuries of soundscapes as artists demonstrate their virtuosic singing abilities and share insights about their training and the historical origins of the bel canto (“beautiful singing”) style. The evening will include live performance, engaging commentary, and an audience Q&A. Lecturer:  Isaí Jess [...]