Join us after the performance for a post-show talkback, featuring guest community moderators! Moderator: Dante Gonzalez, Playwright and Costume Designer Talkbacks will take place in the house following curtain call and last approximately 25 minutes.
March 7, 2024 - “Getting into Opera” 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 acoustically acclaimed Fraser Performance Studio. The second episode features BLO Emerging Artists and New England Conservatory students performing some of the [...]
In a vivid retelling of the Orpheus myth from his bride’s perspective, composer Matthew Aucoin and librettist Sarah Ruhl’s stunning opera Eurydice follows the titular character as she travels to the underworld on her wedding day. Boston Lyric Opera, together with Opera Grand Rapids, has co-commissioned a new, intimate orchestral arrangement from Aucoin, acclaimed composer and MacArthur Fellow, and Ruhl, Tony and Pulitzer Prize-nominated playwright. This compelling new production, conducted by the composer and directed by Doug Fitch, delves into the profound bonds of family and love – between parents and children, between husband and wife. Eurydice is a resonant story [...]
Join us after the performance for a post-show talkback, featuring guest community moderators! Moderator: Omar Najmi, Jane and Steven Akin Emerging Artist Alum, Composer, and Tenor Talkbacks will take place in the house following curtain call and last approximately 25 minutes.
In a vivid retelling of the Orpheus myth from his bride’s perspective, composer Matthew Aucoin and librettist Sarah Ruhl’s stunning opera Eurydice follows the titular character as she travels to the underworld on her wedding day. Boston Lyric Opera, together with Opera Grand Rapids, has co-commissioned a new, intimate orchestral arrangement from Aucoin, acclaimed composer and MacArthur Fellow, and Ruhl, Tony and Pulitzer Prize-nominated playwright. This compelling new production, conducted by the composer and directed by Doug Fitch, delves into the profound bonds of family and love – between parents and children, between husband and wife. Eurydice is a resonant story [...]
Join us after the performance for a post-show talkback, featuring guest community moderators! Moderator: Lucy Caplan, Interdisciplinary Historian of Music and CultureTalkbacks will take place in the house following curtain call and last approximately 25 minutes.
Opera Night at the BPL Composer Julia Perry's Revolutionary Music March 21, 2024 6-7PM Visionary Black composer Julia Perry (1924-1979) was a revolutionary artist whose groundbreaking operas, symphonies, and choral works innovatively combined musical idioms of the African diaspora with 20th century European techniques. On the anniversary of her 100th birthday, musician Ashleigh Gordon, co-founder of Castle of Our Skins and a powerful advocate for Black composers, will explore Perry's fascinating life and work in a dynamic discussion with conductor and composer Dr. Julius P. Williams (Berklee College of Music). The evening will also include riveting performances [...]
Boston Lyric Opera's production of The Wanderer's Tethering returns to the Prior Performing Arts Center at College of the Holy Cross! This piece, which BLO premiered in June 2023, combines poetry by Boston Poet Laureate Porsha Olayiwola and music by composer, vocalist, and multimedia artist Mason Bynes. It follows the story of Tobi, a descendant of the Igbo community, whose members were stolen from modern-day Nigeria and led a revolt on the shores of Georgia in 1803. Bynes’s music merges Negro spirituals and Igbo folkloric music, reflecting the transformation experienced by the contemporary protagonist as she claims her own identity. [...]
Join Boston Lyric Opera for Opera Stories, an interactive performance of Cinderella for all ages, but best for kids aged 5-12. Learn how we bring the story of an opera to life through music, acting, and movement. In this dynamic, 35-minute presentation, two professional singers, a pianist, and a teaching artist engage audiences in this interactive introduction to opera. Admission will be free with the purchase of a ticket to the Boston Children’s Museum. Additional performances 4/17 at 1pm and 4/19 at 12pm.
Join Boston Lyric Opera for Opera Stories, an interactive performance of Cinderella for all ages, but best for kids aged 5-12. Learn how we bring the story of an opera to life through music, acting, and movement. In this dynamic, 35-minute presentation, two professional singers, a pianist, and a teaching artist engage audiences in this interactive introduction to opera. Admission will be free with the purchase of a ticket to the Boston Children’s Museum. Additional performances 4/17 at 10am and 4/19 at 12pm.
Join Boston Lyric Opera for Opera Stories, an interactive performance of Cinderella for all ages, but best for kids aged 5-12. Learn how we bring the story of an opera to life through music, acting, and movement. In this dynamic, 35-minute presentation, two professional singers, a pianist, and a teaching artist engage audiences in this interactive introduction to opera. Admission will be free with the purchase of a ticket to the Boston Children’s Museum. Additional performances 4/17 and 10am and 4/17 at 1pm.
Family Opera Day When: Sunday, April 21, 3:00pm to 5:00 pm Where: Boston Lyric Opera Headquarters Midway Artist Studios, 15 Channel Center Street, Boston, MA, 02143 Register at: https://events.blo.org/AfLRzS FREE with donations welcome, $10-25 per family suggested Space is limited, reservations encouraged to reserve your spot Join Boston Lyric Opera for an inspiring and creative afternoon designed for the whole family! Learn about opera through fun crafts and interactive activities, watch and be part of a mini live performance of Opera Stories: Cinderella (inspired by Rossini’s La Cenerentola), play theatre games led by BLO Teaching [...]
Opera's history is inextricably linked with politics and power. Musician and scholar Douglas Sumi takes audiences on a whirlwind tour of repertoire across the centuries to examine how composers, librettists, and performers give voice to controversial political figures, grapple with state censorship, and engage with the spirit of popular protests within the confines of elite cultural spaces. The evening will include live vocal performances from both classical and contemporary operas as well as audience Q&A.Opera Night at the Boston Public Library is a legacy community partnership between Boston Lyric Opera and the Boston Public Library offering equitable access to quality [...]
We heard how much you loved BLO’s last PRIMA Trivia Night, so we're bringing it back again this year! Join fellow young opera fans, arts enthusiasts, and trivia buffs alike at Boston Lyric Opera’s Headquarters for a fun, friendly evening featuring light bites, socializing, live musical performance, and our one-of a-kind BLO opera trivia game. Designed for players of all skill levels (including those with no prior opera knowledge!), teams will tackle topics ranging from opera in pop culture to fun facts about Boston’s music scene. Your $25 registration includes buffet-style food and drink and a reserved spot on [...]
Boston Lyric Opera Street Stage at Rose Kennedy Greenway When: Saturday, June 1, 3:00 – 4:00 PM Rain Date: Sunday, June 2, 3:00 – 4:00 PM Where: Rowes Wharf Plaza on the Rose Kennedy Greenway Intersection of High Street and Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA 02110 REGISTER VIEW PLAYBILL Boston’s beloved downtown park becomes an open-air opera house as BLO’s Street Stage returns to the Rose Kennedy Greenway. Enjoy an afternoon of enchanting arias showcasing fan-favorite repertoire, virtuosic singing, and sneak previews from BLO’s 2024/25 Season. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to settle on the [...]
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: [...]
Street Stage at Charlestown Navy Yard Saturday, August 3, 3:30-5:30 PM Rain Date: Sunday, August 4, 3:30 – 5:30 PM Commandant’s House Lawn, Charlestown Navy Yard 23 2nd Ave, Boston, MA 02129 Performers: Chelsea Basler, soprano; Junhan Choi, baritone; Tristan Leung, pianist FREE REGISTER VIEW PLAYBILL Boston Lyric Opera’s Street Stage visits the historic Charlestown Navy Yard for a memorable afternoon of virtuosic music, maritime history, and stunning Boston harbor views in partnership with the National Parks of Boston. From the lawn of the 1805 Commandant’s house, audiences can enjoy an open-air concert of [...]
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, [...]
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
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
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
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
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
