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Street Stage @ Moakley Park Summer Nights

Moakley Picnic Park Area 450 Old Colony Avenue, Boston, United States

Street Stage at Moakley Park Summer Nights  presented in partnership with Boston Harbor Now  Wednesday, August 7, 5:30-7:30 PM  Moakley Park Picnic Area  450 Old Colony Avenue  Boston, MA 02127  Boston Lyric Opera Musicians: Chelsea Basler, soprano; Junhan Choi, baritone; Brendon Shapiro, pianist   FREE     REGISTER VIEW PLAYBILL   Boston Lyric Opera’s Street Stage heads to South Boston for a night of music, community-building, and fun! BLO’s virtuosic musicians will transform Boston’s largest waterfront park into an open-air concert hall with an engaging multicultural musical program pairing beloved classics with lesser-known works. There will be dinner, [...]

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Opera Creation Boot Camp, A Professional Development Intensive for Educators

Midway Artist Studios 15 Channel Center Street, Boston, MA, United States

Opera Creation Boot Camp, A Professional Development Intensive for Educators  August 12-16, 2024, 9am-4pm Location: Boston Lyric Opera, Midway Artist Studios - 15 Channel Center St., #106, Boston, MA 02210​​​, United States   Build an inclusive opera company in your classroom for dynamic arts-integrated project-based learning. Open to ALL K-12 Classroom Teachers, Pre-Service Teachers, Arts Specialists, & Teaching Artists. No Arts Experience Needed, only a Curiosity to Create! Click Here for More Information and Registration

$100
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Opera Creation Boot Camp, A Professional Development Intensive for Educators

Midway Artist Studios 15 Channel Center Street, Boston, MA, United States

Opera Creation Boot Camp, A Professional Development Intensive for Educators  August 12-16, 2024, 9am-4pm Location: Boston Lyric Opera, Midway Artist Studios - 15 Channel Center St., #106, Boston, MA 02210​​​, United States   Build an inclusive opera company in your classroom for dynamic arts-integrated project-based learning. Open to ALL K-12 Classroom Teachers, Pre-Service Teachers, Arts Specialists, & Teaching Artists. No Arts Experience Needed, only a Curiosity to Create! Click Here for More Information and Registration

$100
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Opera Creation Boot Camp, A Professional Development Intensive for Educators

Midway Artist Studios 15 Channel Center Street, Boston, MA, United States

Opera Creation Boot Camp, A Professional Development Intensive for Educators  August 12-16, 2024, 9am-4pm Location: Boston Lyric Opera, Midway Artist Studios - 15 Channel Center St., #106, Boston, MA 02210​​​, United States   Build an inclusive opera company in your classroom for dynamic arts-integrated project-based learning. Open to ALL K-12 Classroom Teachers, Pre-Service Teachers, Arts Specialists, & Teaching Artists. No Arts Experience Needed, only a Curiosity to Create! Click Here for More Information and Registration

$100
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Opera Creation Boot Camp, A Professional Development Intensive for Educators

Midway Artist Studios 15 Channel Center Street, Boston, MA, United States

Opera Creation Boot Camp, A Professional Development Intensive for Educators  August 12-16, 2024, 9am-4pm Location: Boston Lyric Opera, Midway Artist Studios - 15 Channel Center St., #106, Boston, MA 02210​​​, United States   Build an inclusive opera company in your classroom for dynamic arts-integrated project-based learning. Open to ALL K-12 Classroom Teachers, Pre-Service Teachers, Arts Specialists, & Teaching Artists. No Arts Experience Needed, only a Curiosity to Create! Click Here for More Information and Registration

$100
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Opera Creation Boot Camp, A Professional Development Intensive for Educators

Midway Artist Studios 15 Channel Center Street, Boston, MA, United States

Opera Creation Boot Camp, A Professional Development Intensive for Educators  August 12-16, 2024, 9am-4pm Location: Boston Lyric Opera, Midway Artist Studios - 15 Channel Center St., #106, Boston, MA 02210​​​, United States   Build an inclusive opera company in your classroom for dynamic arts-integrated project-based learning. Open to ALL K-12 Classroom Teachers, Pre-Service Teachers, Arts Specialists, & Teaching Artists. No Arts Experience Needed, only a Curiosity to Create! Click Here for More Information and Registration

$100

Street Stage @ Roxbury’s Madison Park

60 Ruggles Street between Dewitt Drive and Sojourner Truth Court 60 Ruggles Street, Boston, United States

Street Stage at Roxbury’s Madison Park  Presented in partnership with Hibernian Hall  Saturday, August 17, 10:30am –12:00pm  60 Ruggles Street between Dewitt Drive and Sojourner Truth Court  Boston, MA 02120  Rain location: Hibernian Hall, 184 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA 02119  Boston Lyric Opera Musicians: Angela Yam, Soprano; Fred C. VanNess, Jr., Tenor; Brett Hodgdon, Pianist   FREE REGISTER VIEW PLAYBILL   Roxbury’s Madison Park becomes a multicultural music destination as Boston Lyric Opera and Hibernian Hall team up for a one-of-a-kind concert experience. Inspired by the theme RHYTHM, BLO opera singers will perform fan-favorite arias from Europe and the [...]

Scenographers Presented by the Museum of Scenographic Design

Midway Artist Studios 15 Channel Center Street, Boston, MA, United States

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

Boston Public Library Central Branch - Courtyard Copley Square, Boston, MA, United States

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

Midway Artist Studios 15 Channel Center Street, Boston, MA, United States

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 [...]

Opera Innovators: Lawrence Brownlee

Boston Conservatory's Seully Hall 8 Fenway, Floor 4, Boston, United States

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” [...]

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Pre-Show Lecture on Mitridate

Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre 219 Tremont Street, Boston, MA, Boston, United States

Tickets: Free admission with your Mitridate ticketJoin us one hour before each performance of Mitridate, re di Ponto for our live Pre-Show Lectures with scholar, Allison Voth. This insightful half hour lecture will discuss the early life and art of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the historical and cultural circumstances surrounding the creation of the opera, as well as the source text and adaptation of the Mitridate libretto. Allison Voth will explain key excerpts from the score, highlighting musical themes, the inner life of characters, and will breakdown the genius of Mozart’s composition!About Allison VothAllison Voth is an associate professor of music at Boston [...]

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Mitridate, re di Ponto

Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre 219 Tremont Street, Boston, MA, Boston, United States

Passion and politics collide in this star-studded production of Mozart’s rarely performed work. Against the backdrop of a raging war, the King of Pontus must put his family’s loyalty to the test. With a bristling score written by Mozart at the age of 14, Mitridate explores the tension of family ties amidst jealousy, aging, betrayal, and desire. BLO Music Director David Angus conducts and stage director James Darrah leads an extraordinary cast that includes Brenda Rae as Aspasia, John Holiday as Farnace, and celebrated tenor Lawrence Brownlee in the title role. GET THE BEST SEATS NOW

Mitridate: Opening Night Party

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

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Pre-Show Lecture on Mitridate

Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre 219 Tremont Street, Boston, MA, Boston, United States

Tickets: Free admission with your Mitridate ticketJoin us one hour before each performance of Mitridate, re di Ponto for our live Pre-Show Lectures with scholar, Allison Voth. This insightful half hour lecture will discuss the early life and art of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the historical and cultural circumstances surrounding the creation of the opera, as well as the source text and adaptation of the Mitridate libretto. Allison Voth will explain key excerpts from the score, highlighting musical themes, the inner life of characters, and will breakdown the genius of Mozart’s composition!About Allison VothAllison Voth is an associate professor of music at Boston [...]

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Mitridate, re di Ponto

Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre 219 Tremont Street, Boston, MA, Boston, United States

Passion and politics collide in this star-studded production of Mozart’s rarely performed work. Against the backdrop of a raging war, the King of Pontus must put his family’s loyalty to the test. With a bristling score written by Mozart at the age of 14, Mitridate explores the tension of family ties amidst jealousy, aging, betrayal, and desire. BLO Music Director David Angus conducts and stage director James Darrah leads an extraordinary cast that includes Brenda Rae as Aspasia, John Holiday as Farnace, and celebrated tenor Lawrence Brownlee in the title role. GET THE BEST SEATS NOW

Street Stage @ The Rose Kennedy Greenway

Rowes Wharf @ Rose Kennedy Greenway High Street & Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA, United States

Boston Lyric Opera Street Stage at The Rose Kennedy Greenway  Rain Delay? No Problem! Our Street Stage Concert is now happening on Friday, Sept 27, from 12:30 - 1:30pm. Expect all the drama of live opera without any of the stormy weather! Join us for a free, unforgettable performance in the heart of Boston. Rowes Wharf Plaza on the Rose Kennedy Greenway   Intersection of High Street and Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA 02110  FREE - REGISTER DIGITAL PLAYBILL   Boston’s beloved downtown park becomes an open-air opera house as BLO’s Street Stage returns to the Rose Kennedy Greenway. Enjoy a [...]

Getting into Opera

GBH Studios One Guest Street, Brighton, United States

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 [...]

Opera Night at the Boston Public Library: Beauty + Power in the Human Voice

Boston Public Library Central Branch - Rabb Hall Copley Square, Boston, MA, United States

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 [...]

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Vocal Auditioning Basics for High School Singers

Walnut Hill School for the Arts 12 Highland St, Natick, MA, United States

Are you a high school student preparing to study vocal performance or musical theatre in college or a summer program? Now is the time to start preparing your audition! Boston Lyric Opera and Walnut Hill School for the Arts are teaming up to host a workshop for high school singers who wish to gain important skills and tips to ace their college audition or summer program audition experience. During this two-day workshop, participants will work on repertoire, print materials, theatrical movement techniques, and characterization. Join us for two days of learning and fun! REGISTER

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Vocal Auditioning Basics for High School Singers

Walnut Hill School for the Arts 12 Highland St, Natick, MA, United States

Are you a high school student preparing to study vocal performance or musical theatre in college or a summer program? Now is the time to start preparing your audition! Boston Lyric Opera and Walnut Hill School for the Arts are teaming up to host a workshop for high school singers who wish to gain important skills and tips to ace their college audition or summer program audition experience. During this two-day workshop, participants will work on repertoire, print materials, theatrical movement techniques, and characterization. Join us for two days of learning and fun! REGISTER

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Boston Lyric Opera @ Fort Point Open Studios

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

REGISTER FREE! Register to receive an event reminder and more information about the weekend’s events. Join Boston Lyric Opera at Fort Point Open Studios for a weekend of tours, performances, family friendly activities and the launch of Rising Waters / Rising Voices, a new initiative exploring the interaction of opera and climate action. Visit Boston Lyric Opera during Fort Point Open Studios for live musical performances, family-friendly activities, and a behind-the-scenes look at upcoming productions in the 2024/25 Season. Guests can meet BLO staff, learn more about exciting programs and community initiatives, and tour BLO’s newly expanded Opera + [...]

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Boston Lyric Opera @ Fort Point Open Studios

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

REGISTER FREE! Register to receive an event reminder and more information about the weekend’s events. Join Boston Lyric Opera at Fort Point Open Studios for a weekend of tours, performances, family friendly activities and the launch of Rising Waters / Rising Voices, a new initiative exploring the interaction of opera and climate action. Visit Boston Lyric Opera during Fort Point Open Studios for live musical performances, family-friendly activities, and a behind-the-scenes look at upcoming productions in the 2024/25 Season. Guests can meet BLO staff, learn more about exciting programs and community initiatives, and tour BLO’s newly expanded Opera + [...]

Waveforms | Multimedia Art Occurrence

Midway Artist Studios 15 Channel Center Street, Boston, MA, United States

Join Boston Lyric Opera at WaveForms, a free event on October 25th from 7-10pm at the Midway Artist Studios Building in Fort Point! We’re thrilled to be part of this exciting partnership with the Museum of Science, MASARY, Boston Cyberarts, MIT Spatial Audio Lab,ILLUMINUS, and AVFX to celebrate some of Boston’s most innovative new-media artists through installation, experimental video, and performance. Part of the evening will take place at BLO’s expanded Opera + Community Studios! We’re especially excited to feature Angela Yam , a 2024/25 Jane & Steven Akin Emerging Artist who recently appeared in our production of Mitridate. [...]

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