Opera Night
at the Boston Public Library

Boston Lyric Opera has partnered with the Boston Public Library Central and branches across Boston for over twenty years providing equitable access to quality opera experiences to the community. All programs in partnership with the BPL are made available for free and are open to the public to attend.

Rabb Lecture Hall – Boston Public Library Central Branch

What makes opera, an art form with four centuries of history and tradition, compelling for 21st century audiences?

Join Boston Lyric Opera for a dynamic concert and conversation exploring the music, producing practices, and bold artistic ideas shaping opera in Boston today. Enjoy live performances of beautiful vocal music including re-imagined classics, bold new works, and show-stopping favorites from the company’s recent and upcoming seasons. Designed for seasoned opera fans and newcomers alike, this series celebrates music’s revolutionary spirit and demonstrates how opera resonates powerfully today.

This event welcomes all audiences – no past experience with opera is necessary! Playbills with texts and English translations will be provided.