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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 + [...]

  • Opera Innovators Series: Wendy Bryn Harmer

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

    Boston Conservatory at Berklee and Boston Lyric Opera is thrilled to welcome back alum Wendy Bryn Harmer to lead a master class with Boston Conservatory at Berklee students and Boston Lyric Opera’s Jane and Steven Akin Emerging Artists as part of the Opera Innovators Series. Highly sought after in German repertoire, Harmer also has excelled recently as Chrysothemis in Elektra with the Metropolitan Opera, Leonore in Fidelio with Opera Omaha and Boston Baroque, the title role of Ariadne auf Naxos with Palm Beach Opera, and Eglantine in von Weber’s rarely performed Euryanthe at the Bard Music Festival. She previously [...]

  • Shape Your Legacy, Master Your Money, Fuel Your Creativity

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

    Boston Lyric Opera is thrilled to host HarborOne for two free sessions to help you start your new year with creativity and confidence! Session 1 @ 10:30am: Master Your Money, Fuel Your Creativity Tailored to artists and creative professionals, but open to all! This session will focus on financial management, planning, and securing your future. Learn practical strategies to take control of your finances without compromising your creative vision. Session 2 @ 11:45am: Share Your Legacy With Confidence Discover advanced financial planning strategies. This session explores options for long-term wealth management and planned giving, empowering you to make impactful decisions [...]

  • 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 [...]

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    Die Tote Stadt

    Die tote Stadt Jan 30 & Feb 1, 2025 Symphony Hall Music by Erich Wolfgang Korngold Libretto by Paul Schott Presented by Boston Symphony Orchestra in collaboration with Boston Lyric Opera Erich Korngold’s Die tote Stadt (“The Dead City”) is an incredibly tender work, embodying the twilight of the Romantic era. Korngold, a remarkable prodigy who later became one of Hollywood’s most important composers, began the opera when he was only 19 and completed it at age 23. It opened simultaneously in December 1920 in Cologne and Hamburg and became one of the biggest operatic successes of the era. The opera’s theme of struggling with the [...]

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    Die Tote Stadt

    Die tote Stadt Jan 30 & Feb 1, 2025 Symphony Hall Music by Erich Wolfgang Korngold Libretto by Paul Schott Presented by Boston Symphony Orchestra in collaboration with Boston Lyric Opera Erich Korngold’s Die tote Stadt (“The Dead City”) is an incredibly tender work, embodying the twilight of the Romantic era. Korngold, a remarkable prodigy who later became one of Hollywood’s most important composers, began the opera when he was only 19 and completed it at age 23. It opened simultaneously in December 1920 in Cologne and Hamburg and became one of the biggest operatic successes of the era. The opera’s theme of struggling with the [...]

  • Getting Into Opera: Susan Graham

    GBH Studios One Guest Street, Brighton, United States

    GBH Music introduces 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 alike, “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. This event features renowned mezzo-soprano Susan Graham leading a masterclass for BLO Jane & Steven Akin Emerging Artists and New England Conservatory students. [...]

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    Middle School Musical Theatre Audition Workshop

    First Parish in Brookline, MA 382 Walnut St., Brookline, MA, United States

    In its eighth year, the Middle School Musical Theatre Audition Workshop is presented in partnership with VOICES Boston. In this workshop, singers in grades 5-8 participate in masterclasses designed to teach audition techniques and strategies, develop their theatrical movement skills, and introduce them to styles of characterization. This workshop prepares singers to excel in musical theatre and choral audition settings, as well as to grow their confidence in their own abilities. Across two days, BLO Teaching Artists coach each participant on a song they have prepared and introduce them to a new one. Participants also learn a short dance [...]

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    Middle School Musical Theatre Audition Workshop

    First Parish in Brookline, MA 382 Walnut St., Brookline, MA, United States

    In its eighth year, the Middle School Musical Theatre Audition Workshop is presented in partnership with VOICES Boston. In this workshop, singers in grades 5-8 participate in masterclasses designed to teach audition techniques and strategies, develop their theatrical movement skills, and introduce them to styles of characterization. This workshop prepares singers to excel in musical theatre and choral audition settings, as well as to grow their confidence in their own abilities. Across two days, BLO Teaching Artists coach each participant on a song they have prepared and introduce them to a new one. Participants also learn a short dance [...]

  • CRB Broadcast of Boston Lyric Opera’s Die tote Stadt

    The line between grief and obsession becomes blurred in Erich Korngold’s Die tote Stadt (“The Dead City”); an incredibly tender work, embodying the twilight of the Romantic era. Korngold, a remarkable prodigy who later became one of Hollywood’s most important composers, began the opera when he was only 19 and completed it at age 23. It opened simultaneously in December 1920 in Cologne and Hamburg and became one of the biggest operatic successes of the era. The opera’s theme of struggling with the memory of a lost loved one undoubtedly resonated with audiences still traumatized by the recent catastrophe of [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • Opera Stories: Hansel and Gretel

    Boston Public Library Connolly Branch 433 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA, United States

    Join Boston Lyric Opera for OPERA STORIES: Hansel and Gretel - an interactive, 45-minute performance for all ages, but best for kids aged 5-12. Learn how we bring a story to life through music, acting, and movement in this introduction to opera. PERFORMERS: Mary Kray, Hansel Kay Patterson, Gretel Oliver Rizzo, Narrator Patricia Au, Pianist Admission is free and open to the public.

  • Opera Stories: Hansel and Gretel

    Boston Public Library Faneuil Branch 419 Faneuil Street, Brighton, United States

    Join Boston Lyric Opera for OPERA STORIES: Hansel and Gretel - an interactive, 45-minute performance for all ages, but best for kids aged 5-12. Learn how we bring a story to life through music, acting, and movement in this introduction to opera. PERFORMERS: Mary Kray, Hansel Kay Patterson, Gretel Oliver Rizzo, Narrator Patricia Au, Pianist Admission is free and open to the public.

  • Opera Stories: Hansel and Gretel

    Boston Public Library Jamaica Plain Branch 30 South Street, Jamaica Plain, Massachussets

    Join Boston Lyric Opera for OPERA STORIES: Hansel and Gretel - an interactive, 45-minute performance for all ages, but best for kids aged 5-12. Learn how we bring a story to life through music, acting, and movement in this introduction to opera. PERFORMERS: Alexis Peart, Hansel Chelsea Baccay, Gretel Oliver Rizzo, Narrator Patricia Au, Pianist Admission is free and open to the public.

  • Opera Stories: Hansel and Gretel

    Boston Public Library Adams Street Branch 690 Adams St, Dorchester, United States

    Join Boston Lyric Opera for OPERA STORIES: Hansel and Gretel – an interactive, 45-minute performance for all ages, but best for kids aged 5-12. Learn how we bring a story to life through music, acting, and movement in this introduction to opera. PERFORMERS: Mary Kray, Hansel Kay Patterson, Gretel Oliver Rizzo, Narrator Patricia Au, Pianist Admission is free and open to the public.

  • Opera Stories: Hansel and Gretel

    Boston Public Library South Boston Branch 646 East Broadway, Boston, MA, United States

    Join Boston Lyric Opera for OPERA STORIES: Hansel and Gretel – an interactive, 45-minute performance for all ages, but best for kids aged 5-12. Learn how we bring a story to life through music, acting, and movement in this introduction to opera. PERFORMERS: Alexis Peart, Hansel Chelsea Baccay, Gretel Oliver Rizzo, Narrator James Lorusso, Pianist Admission is free and open to the public.

  • Opera Stories: Hansel and Gretel

    Boston Public Library West End Branch 151 Cambridge Street, Boston, United States

    Join Boston Lyric Opera for OPERA STORIES: Hansel and Gretel – an interactive, 45-minute performance for all ages, but best for kids aged 5-12. Learn how we bring a story to life through music, acting, and movement in this introduction to opera. PERFORMERS: Mary Kray, Hansel Kay Patterson, Gretel Oliver Rizzo, Narrator Patricia Au, Pianist Admission is free and open to the public.

  • Opera Stories: Hansel and Gretel

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

    Join Boston Lyric Opera for OPERA STORIES: Hansel and Gretel – an interactive, 45-minute performance for all ages, but best for kids aged 5-12. Learn how we bring a story to life through music, acting, and movement in this introduction to opera. PERFORMERS: Alexis Peart, Hansel Chelsea Baccay, Gretel Oliver Rizzo, Narrator Patricia Au, Pianist Admission is free and open to the public.

  • 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 [...]

  • Opera Innovators Series: Christine Goerke

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

    View Livestream | Digital Playbill Location: BLO Opera + Community Studios, 15 Channel Center Street, Boston, MA 02210 This event is free and open to the public. No pre-registration is required. Boston Conservatory at Berklee and Boston Lyric Opera are thrilled to welcome Christine Goerke to lead a master class with Boston Conservatory at Berklee students and Boston Lyric Opera’s Jane and Steven Akin Emerging Artists as part of the Opera Innovators Series. Soprano Christine Goerke has appeared in the major opera houses of the world, including The Metropolitan Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, San Francisco Opera, Santa Fe Opera, Washington [...]

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    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 [...]

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    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 [...]

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    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 [...]