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  • Vanessa

    Vanessa
    Symphony Hall 301 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, United States

    Andris Nelsons leads a brilliant ensemble of opera’s foremost stars in Samuel Barber’s Vanessa – the 1958 Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece that stands as a pinnacle of American opera. Presented in Symphony Hall’s legendary acoustics, with Gian Carlo Menotti’s poignant libretto and Barber’s achingly beautiful score, this mid-century masterpiece explores the illusions of love through music of extraordinary emotional power. Presented in collaboration with Boston Symphony Orchestra. Performed with the Boston Lyric Opera Chorus. LEARN MORE

  • Mahler Symphony No. 3

    Symphony Hall 301 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, United States

    Boston Lyric Opera joins Vivo Performing Arts in their presentation of Mahler’s Third Symphony. A colossal masterpiece featuring two choirs, an expanded orchestra, and an alto soloist, this epic work embraces the forces of nature, the exuberance of life, the innocence of childhood, and the transcendent beauty of love. Leading this journey are the acclaimed Mahler interpreter Iván Fischer and the Budapest Festival Orchestra. With their signature humanity, clarity, and attention to detail, they bring this symphony to life—capturing the rustle of birds and insects in a summer meadow, the shimmer of moonlight, and the breathtaking sweep of the [...]

  • Boston is Writing an Opera! | A Public Workshop with Tracy K. Smith

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

    Boston is Writing an Opera!   A FREE Community Opera Public Workshop with poet Tracy K. Smith  Presented by Boston Lyric Opera in partnership with Boston Symphony Orchestra, the City of Boston, and Boston Public Library. February 14, 2026 | 2:00-3:30PM Boston Public Library | South Boston Branch 646 East Broadway, Boston, MA 02127 REGISTER Want to help create a new opera—by Boston, for Boston? Share your stories!  Join Tracy K. Smith, Pulitzer Prize–winning poet and 22nd Poet Laureate of the United States, for a community workshop and listening session that invites your voice into the making of a brand-new opera.  This [...]

  • Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment

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

    Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment February 17 | 10:30 AM Boston Public Library South Boston Branch 646 East Broadway South Boston, MA 02127 FREE Join Boston Lyric Opera for Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment – a one-act English-language adaptation of Donizetti’s beloved comic opera about a girl who grows up in a military regiment. Three performers and a pianist will engage audiences through singing, staging, and narration in this interactive introduction to opera. Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment runs for approximately 45 minutes. Opera on Tour is friendly for all ages, but best [...]

  • Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment

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

    Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment February 17 | 3:30 PM Boston Public Library Faneuil Branch 419 Faneuil Street Brighton, MA 02135 FREE Join Boston Lyric Opera for Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment – a one-act English-language adaptation of Donizetti’s beloved comic opera about a girl who grows up in a military regiment. Three performers and a pianist will engage audiences through singing, staging, and narration in this interactive introduction to opera. Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment runs for approximately 45 minutes. Opera on Tour is friendly for all ages, but best for children [...]

  • Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment

    Boston Public Library Lower Mills Branch 27 Richmond Street, Dorchester

    Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment February 18 | 10:30 AM Boston Public Library Lower Mills Branch 27 Richmond Street Dorchester, MA 02124 FREE Join Boston Lyric Opera for Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment – a one-act English-language adaptation of Donizetti’s beloved comic opera about a girl who grows up in a military regiment. Three performers and a pianist will engage audiences through singing, staging, and narration in this interactive introduction to opera. Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment runs for approximately 45 minutes. Opera on Tour is friendly for all ages, but best for [...]

  • Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment

    Boston Public Library Honan-Allston Branch 300 N Harvard Street, Boston, MA, United States

    Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment February 18 | 3:30 PM Boston Public Library Honan-Allston Branch 300 North Harvard Street Allston, MA 02134 FREE Join Boston Lyric Opera for Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment – a one-act English-language adaptation of Donizetti’s beloved comic opera about a girl who grows up in a military regiment. Three performers and a pianist will engage audiences through singing, staging, and narration in this interactive introduction to opera. Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment runs for approximately 45 minutes. Opera on Tour is friendly for all ages, but best for [...]

  • Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment

    Boston Public Library Grove Hall Branch 41 Geneva Ave, Dorchester, MA, United States

    Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment February 19 | 10:30 AM Boston Public Library Grove Hall Branch 41 Geneva Avenue Dorchester, MA 02121 FREE Join Boston Lyric Opera for Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment – a one-act English-language adaptation of Donizetti’s beloved comic opera about a girl who grows up in a military regiment. Three performers and a pianist will engage audiences through singing, staging, and narration in this interactive introduction to opera. Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment runs for approximately 45 minutes. Opera on Tour is friendly for all ages, but best for children aged 5-12. Join [...]

  • Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment

    Boston Public Library West Roxbury Branch 1961 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA, United States

    Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment February 19 | 3:30 PM Boston Public Library West Roxbury Branch 1961 Centre Street West Roxbury, MA 02132 FREE Join Boston Lyric Opera for Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment – a one-act English-language adaptation of Donizetti’s beloved comic opera about a girl who grows up in a military regiment. Three performers and a pianist will engage audiences through singing, staging, and narration in this interactive introduction to opera. Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment runs for approximately 45 minutes. Opera on Tour is friendly for all ages, but best [...]

  • Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment

    Boston Public Library North End Branch 25 Parmenter Street, Boston, MA, United States

    Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment February 20 | 10:30 AM Boston Public Library North End Branch 25 Parmenter Street Boston, MA 02113 FREE Join Boston Lyric Opera for Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment – a one-act English-language adaptation of Donizetti’s beloved comic opera about a girl who grows up in a military regiment. Three performers and a pianist will engage audiences through singing, staging, and narration in this interactive introduction to opera. Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment runs for approximately 45 minutes. Opera on Tour is friendly for all ages, but best for [...]

  • Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment

    Boston Public Library East Boston Branch 365 Bremen Street, East Boston, United States

    Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment February 20 | 3:30 PM Boston Public Library East Boston Branch 365 Bremen Street East Boston, MA 02128 FREE Join Boston Lyric Opera for Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment – a one-act English-language adaptation of Donizetti’s beloved comic opera about a girl who grows up in a military regiment. Three performers and a pianist will engage audiences through singing, staging, and narration in this interactive introduction to opera. Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment runs for approximately 45 minutes. Opera on Tour is friendly for all ages, but best [...]

  • Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment

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

    Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment February 21 | 3:30 PM Boston Public Library Central Branch 700 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02116 FREE Join Boston Lyric Opera for Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment – a one-act English-language adaptation of Donizetti’s beloved comic opera about a girl who grows up in a military regiment. Three performers and a pianist will engage audiences through singing, staging, and narration in this interactive introduction to opera. Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment runs for approximately 45 minutes. Opera on Tour is friendly for all ages, but best for children aged 5-12. Join us [...]

  • Opera Innovators Series: Anne Bogart

    Boston Conservatory - T401 31 Hemenway Street - Floor 4, Boston, United States

    Anne Bogart Workshop Sunday, March 1, 2026 | 7:00-10:00 PM Boston Conservatory's Studio 401 31 Hemenway Street - Floor 4 Boston, MA 02115 Learn More Boston Conservatory at Berklee and Boston Lyric Opera are thrilled to welcome Anne Bogart to lead a workshop with Boston Conservatory at Berklee students and Boston Lyric Opera’s Jane and Steven Akin Emerging Artists as part of the Opera Innovators Series. Anne Bogart is Boston Lyric Opera’s Artistic Associate and most recently worked as stage director for the company’s production of Carousel. Previous notable productions with BLO include Bluebeard's Castle | Four Songs and [...]

  • Deconstructing Opera: Song of the Earth

    Masary Studios 15 Channel Center St #105, Boston, MA, United States

    Join friends and fellow opera lovers for a behind-the-scenes look at BLO's upcoming production of Mahler's Song of the Earth. Artistic Director Nina Yoshida Nelsen will lead a conversation with Music Director David Angus, Stage Director Anne Bogart, and cast member Brandon Jovanovich.   The evening will include a complimentary reception with drinks and light bites and Q&A with the artists.  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

  • In Search of the Lost Maestro: Rediscovering Edmond Dédé

    The French Library 53 Marlborough Street, Boston, United States

    In Search of the Lost Maestro: Rediscovering Edmond Dédé    Thursday, March 19, 2026  6:00 PM – 8:00 PM    The French Library  53 Marlborough Street  Boston, MA 02116  Tickets: $18 / $14 French Library Members Learn More REGISTER Presented by The French Library in partnership with Boston Lyric Opera.  Did you know that for more than a century, one of America’s greatest operas was lost to history?  Born in New Orleans in 1827 as a free person of color, Edmond Dédé became one of the most accomplished classical musicians of the 19th century. Trained in the European tradition [...]

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  • Song of the Earth (Das Lied von der Erde)

    Song of the Earth (Das Lied von der Erde)
    Opera + Community Studios 15 Channel Center St, Boston, MA, United States

    Composed in the shadow of profound personal tragedy, Gustav Mahler’s Song of the Earth (Das Lied von der Erde) is a meditation on nature, longing, and farewell. Presented in Schoenberg’s chamber arrangement, director Anne Bogart’s new production uses projections, light, and immersive staging to invite you into the emotional core of the music while crafting a vivid sensory experience of beauty, fragility, and impermanence. BLO’s Opera + Community Studios provides a 250-seat setting designed for immediacy, creating a rare opportunity to encounter Mahler’s farewell up close — fleeting, intimate, and unrepeatable. Arrive early for the pre-show experience – a threshold between [...]

  • Song of the Earth: Opening Night Party

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

    LET’S PARTY! Song of the Earth (Das Lied von der Erde) Opening Night Party Join the cast and crew of Song of the Earth at the Opening Night Party! Enjoy drinks and light bites as we celebrate these incredible artists on their opening night. The reception will be held on March 20th immediately following curtain at BLO's Opera + Community Studios 15 Channel Center Street, Boston, MA 02210 Admission: $100 per guest Advance ticket purchases are required as space is not guaranteed. PURCHASE TICKETS   AA TICKET HOLDERS: Admission to the Opening Night Party is complimentary with the purchase of an AA [...]

  • Song of the Earth (Das Lied von der Erde)

    Song of the Earth (Das Lied von der Erde)
    Opera + Community Studios 15 Channel Center St, Boston, MA, United States

    Composed in the shadow of profound personal tragedy, Gustav Mahler’s Song of the Earth (Das Lied von der Erde) is a meditation on nature, longing, and farewell. Presented in Schoenberg’s chamber arrangement, director Anne Bogart’s new production uses projections, light, and immersive staging to invite you into the emotional core of the music while crafting a vivid sensory experience of beauty, fragility, and impermanence. BLO’s Opera + Community Studios provides a 250-seat setting designed for immediacy, creating a rare opportunity to encounter Mahler’s farewell up close — fleeting, intimate, and unrepeatable. Arrive early for the pre-show experience – a threshold between [...]

  • Song of the Earth (Das Lied von der Erde)

    Song of the Earth (Das Lied von der Erde)
    Opera + Community Studios 15 Channel Center St, Boston, MA, United States

    Composed in the shadow of profound personal tragedy, Gustav Mahler’s Song of the Earth (Das Lied von der Erde) is a meditation on nature, longing, and farewell. Presented in Schoenberg’s chamber arrangement, director Anne Bogart’s new production uses projections, light, and immersive staging to invite you into the emotional core of the music while crafting a vivid sensory experience of beauty, fragility, and impermanence. BLO’s Opera + Community Studios provides a 250-seat setting designed for immediacy, creating a rare opportunity to encounter Mahler’s farewell up close — fleeting, intimate, and unrepeatable. Arrive early for the pre-show experience – a threshold between [...]

  • Raehann in Recital

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

    Raehann Bryce-Davis, hailed as “one of the best mezzo-sopranos of this generation” (The New York Observer), takes the stage in a classical crossover recital presented by Boston Lyric Opera. Celebrated for her “powerhouse vocals” (OperaWire) and commanding presence, Bryce-Davis brings her extraordinary artistry to a program spanning opera, art song, and contemporary works. A dynamic performer equally at home with Verdi, Wagner, and new commissions, she has graced the stages of the Metropolitan Opera, Dutch National Opera, and Los Angeles Philharmonic—earning acclaim for her “rich, velvety tone” and dramatic depth. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience her magnetic [...]

  • Song of the Earth (Das Lied von der Erde)

    Song of the Earth (Das Lied von der Erde)
    Opera + Community Studios 15 Channel Center St, Boston, MA, United States

    Composed in the shadow of profound personal tragedy, Gustav Mahler’s Song of the Earth (Das Lied von der Erde) is a meditation on nature, longing, and farewell. Presented in Schoenberg’s chamber arrangement, director Anne Bogart’s new production uses projections, light, and immersive staging to invite you into the emotional core of the music while crafting a vivid sensory experience of beauty, fragility, and impermanence. BLO’s Opera + Community Studios provides a 250-seat setting designed for immediacy, creating a rare opportunity to encounter Mahler’s farewell up close — fleeting, intimate, and unrepeatable. Arrive early for the pre-show experience – a threshold between [...]

  • Song of the Earth (Das Lied von der Erde)

    Song of the Earth (Das Lied von der Erde)
    Opera + Community Studios 15 Channel Center St, Boston, MA, United States

    Composed in the shadow of profound personal tragedy, Gustav Mahler’s Song of the Earth (Das Lied von der Erde) is a meditation on nature, longing, and farewell. Presented in Schoenberg’s chamber arrangement, director Anne Bogart’s new production uses projections, light, and immersive staging to invite you into the emotional core of the music while crafting a vivid sensory experience of beauty, fragility, and impermanence. BLO’s Opera + Community Studios provides a 250-seat setting designed for immediacy, creating a rare opportunity to encounter Mahler’s farewell up close — fleeting, intimate, and unrepeatable. Arrive early for the pre-show experience – a threshold between [...]

  • Song of the Earth (Das Lied von der Erde)

    Song of the Earth (Das Lied von der Erde)
    Opera + Community Studios 15 Channel Center St, Boston, MA, United States

    Composed in the shadow of profound personal tragedy, Gustav Mahler’s Song of the Earth (Das Lied von der Erde) is a meditation on nature, longing, and farewell. Presented in Schoenberg’s chamber arrangement, director Anne Bogart’s new production uses projections, light, and immersive staging to invite you into the emotional core of the music while crafting a vivid sensory experience of beauty, fragility, and impermanence. BLO’s Opera + Community Studios provides a 250-seat setting designed for immediacy, creating a rare opportunity to encounter Mahler’s farewell up close — fleeting, intimate, and unrepeatable. Arrive early for the pre-show experience – a threshold between [...]

  • Opera Night at the Boston Public Library

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

    April 7, 2026 6:00 – 7:30 PM    FREE – Register for event reminders Rabb Lecture Hall – Boston Public Library Central Branch   700 Boylston Street, Boston MA 02116 REGISTER DIGITAL PLAYBILL Whose voices do we carry, even when history did not write down their names?  Join Boston Lyric Opera for an inspiring evening of music and conversation exploring 250 years of women’s voices in America and how they still resonate today. BLO artists will present a stirring concert reflecting the many ways women have sung their stories into being, with selections including opera, art song, African American spirituals, and Spanish-language compositions. Following the performance, BLO Artistic Director Nina Yoshida Nelsen will facilitate a conversation on identity, legacy, [...]