Events Calendar

On WCRB In Concert with Boston Lyric Opera, passions and rivalries collide in this star-studded production of Mozart’s rarely performed Mitridate, re di Ponto. When family patriarch Mitridate is presumed dead, his children Farnace and Sifare return home to stake claims to his money, his power — and his fiancée Aspasia. With a bristling score written by Mozart at the age of 14, Mitridate explores the tensions of a fractured family amidst jealousy, aging, betrayal, and desire. David Angus, BLO Music Director & conductor Lawrence Brownlee, tenor (Mitridate) Brenda Rae, soprano (Aspasia) Vanessa Goikoetxea, soprano (Sifare) John Holiday, countertenor [...]

Join friends and fellow opera lovers for a behind-the-scenes look at BLO's upcoming production of Aida. Artistic Director Nina Yoshida Nelsen will lead a conversation with Music Director David Angus and Staging Coordinator Nathan Troup about this unique one-night only performance. 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 will be in touch!   BECOME A MEMBER   If you're already a member and you'd like the registration link, [...]

Don’t miss this one-night engagement of Verdi’s thrilling masterpiece. In the lands of ancient Egypt, commander Radamès must choose between his love for the Ethiopian princess Aida and his loyalty to his sovereign king. In this specially staged concert, Aida will captivate audiences with its heartrending arias, dramatic duets, and some of the most thrilling choral works ever to be performed. BLO Music Director David Angus takes the helm of this production that features Michelle Johnson as Aida, Diego Torre as Radamès, Alice Chung as Amneris, Morris Robinson as Ramfis, and Brian Major as Amonasro. The Boston Lyric Opera Orchestra and Chorus perform Verdi’s thrilling score and join with Boston’s choral community, including the Back Bay [...]

Join us for The Opera Gala, Boston Lyric Opera’s signature fundraising event highlighting BLO’s commitment to providing accessible pathways to opera for everyone. This one-of-a-kind gathering will feature Verdi’s triumphal masterpiece Aida in a special staged concert performance, an immersive dining experience, and special performances while providing an opportunity to show your support for BLO’s community initiatives, including BLO’s first community opera, Benjamin Britten’s Noah’s Flood. Tickets to The Opera Gala begin at $1,500 (of which $1,147 is tax deductible), with event sponsorships starting at $5,000. All gala packages include tickets to the Aida performance. PURCHASE GALA TICKETS

Boston Conservatory at Berklee and Boston Lyric Opera welcome world-class bass Morris Robinson to present a master class to Boston Conservatory at Berklee students and Boston Lyric Opera’s Jane & Steven Akin Emerging Artists as part of the Opera Innovators Series. Bass Morris Robinson has performed with many of the world’s leading opera companies, including the Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Dallas Opera, Houston Grand Opera, Los Angeles Opera, Cincinnati Opera, Teatro alla Scala, and the Aix-en-Provence Festival. Also a prolific concert singer, Robinson has appeared with the New York Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Los [...]

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 [...]

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 SEASONSMusic by Antonio Vivaldi (based on The Four Seasons with additional arias and ensembles by Vivaldi)Libretto by Sarah RuhlWith Anthony Roth Costanzo, Sarah Ruhl, Zack Winokur, and Pam TanowitzModerated 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 a retreat in nature to make their [...]

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. Admission is free and open to the public.

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. Admission is free and open to the public.

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. Admission is free and open to the public.

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. Admission is free and open to the public.

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. Admission is free and open to the public.

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. Admission is free and open to the public.

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. Admission is free and open to the public.

Boston Conservatory at Berklee and Boston Lyric Opera are thrilled to welcome Anthony Roth Costanzo 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. A Grammy-winning countertenor and creative producer who “exists to transform opera” (New York Times), Anthony Roth Costanzo is general director and president of Opera Philadelphia, overseeing fundraising and business strategies, audience development, community initiatives, and artistic planning. Costanzo began performing professionally at age 11 and has since appeared in opera, concert, recital, film, and on Broadway. [...]