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SUMMARY:Deconstructing Opera: Daughter of the Regiment
DESCRIPTION:Join friends and fellow opera lovers for a behind-the-scenes look at BLO’s newly reimagined production of Daughter of the Regiment. Artistic Director Nina Yoshida Nelsen will lead a conversation with Conductor Kelly Kuo\, Stage Director John de los Santos\, and cast member Kenneth Kellogg. \nThe evening will include a complimentary reception with drinks and light bites and rehearsal observation. \nThis 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! \nBecome a Member
URL:https://blo.org/event/deconstructing-opera-daughter-of-the-regiment/
LOCATION:Opera + Community Studios\, 15 Channel Center St\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States
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SUMMARY:Opera Innovators Series: Brenda Rae
DESCRIPTION:Brenda Rae Masterclass\nSunday\, April 12\, 2026 | 3:00-5:00 PM\nBLO’s Opera + Community Studios\nFREE – Register for event reminders \nLEARN MOREREGISTERDIGITAL PLAYBILLLIVESTREAMBoston Conservatory at Berklee and Boston Lyric Opera are thrilled to welcome Brenda Rae to lead a masterclass with Boston Conservatory at Berklee students and Boston Lyric Opera’s Jane and Steven Akin Emerging Artists as part of the Opera Innovators Series. \nBrenda Rae’s current season marks her long-awaited return to Oper Frankfurt as Lulu in Nadja Loschky’s new production of Lulu\, as well as Aminta in Jan Philipp Gloger’s new production of Die schweigsame Frau for Staatsoper Unter den Linden. Rae made her debut with Boston Lyric Opera as Aspasia in the company’s 2024 production of Mitridate opposite Lawrence Brownlee. Elsewhere\, Rae returns to the role of Gilda in Rigoletto both for Deutsche Oper Berlin under Michele Spotti and Opernhaus Zürich under Andrea Sanguineti. Recent European highlights include her return to the Bayerische Staatsoper as Semele in Claus Guth’s new production of Semele conducted by Gianluca Capuano\, swiftly followed by Konstanze\, Die Entführung aus dem Serail under Ivor Bolton\, and Zerbinetta\, Ariadne auf Naxos on tour to Hong Kong. In Paris\, Rae returned to the Opéra Bastille for two productions\, as Lucia\, Lucia di Lammermoor under Aziz Shokhakimov and Ophelia\, Hamlet conducted by Pierre Dumoussaud. In Vienna\, Rae continued her reign as the Queen of the Night\, Die Zauberflöte at the Wiener Staatsoper under Alexander Soddy and returned as Norina\, Don Pasquale\, conducted by Frédéric Chaslin and latterly as Amina\, La sonnambula under Giacomo Sagripanti. \nBrenda Rae stars as Marie in The Daughter of the Regiment as part of the Boston Lyric Opera 2025/26 season. \nBrenda Rae is presented as part of Boston Conservatory at Berklee’s Opera Innovators Series in partnership with Boston Lyric Opera. \nBoston Lyric Opera gratefully acknowledges David & Janet McCue for their generous support of Boston Lyric Opera in presenting the 2025/26 Opera Innovators Series.  \nThis event is open to all members of the Boston Conservatory at Berklee and Boston Lyric Opera community. \nWHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO  \nArrival & Seating \nDoors will open at 2:30 PM. Enter through the main door labeled "Opera + Community Studios" and go upstairs to the main hall (Studio A). Seating is general admission.   \nClass Format \nSingers will perform arias for the Master Artist and the public. After each sings through their piece\, the Master Artist will coach them on interpretive details such as vocal technique\, character choices\, musicality\, and language. At the end\, the Artistic Directors will moderate a conversation with the Master Artist.   \nParking \nEvent parking is available at Channel Center Garage\, 166 W First Street. Parking must be pre-reserved online . The event rate is $9 for up to 8 hours. RESERVE PARKING.  \nPublic Transportation \nIf commuting via the MBTA\, Opera + Community Studios is located between South Station (Red Line) and Broadway (Red Line). The nearest bus lines are the 7\, 9\, 11\, and 47.  \nDigital Playbill \nClick here to view the digital playbill \n \nStreaming \nClick here to access the livestream on April 12\, 3:00 – 5:00 PM Eastern Time. A recording will not be available.  
URL:https://blo.org/event/opera-innovators-series-brenda-rae/
LOCATION:Opera + Community Studios\, 15 Channel Center St\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Opera Innovators Series
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SUMMARY:Opera Night at the Boston Public Library
DESCRIPTION: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 \nREGISTERDIGITAL PLAYBILLWhose voices do we carry\, even when history did not write down their names?  \nJoin 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\, and representation with a panel of women arts leaders and cultural advocates. Through music and dialogue\, the evening invites us to listen more closely to the voices that have shaped our past — and continue to shape our future.  \nPerformers:   \nLaura Santamaria\, soprano  \nArielle Rogers-Wilkey\, mezzo-soprano  \nBrendon Shapiro\, pianist  \n \nPanelists:  \nNina Yoshida Nelsen\, Boston Lyric Opera (Moderator) \nAshleigh Gordon\, Castle of our Skins  \nFredie Kay\, Massachusetts Women's History Center  \nNadine Martinez\, Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción  \nThis event welcomes all audiences – no experience with opera is necessary! Playbills with texts and English translations will be provided.       \nOpera 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 opera learning experiences for over 25 years. \n \nThis event is part of "Voices of Revolution\," BLO's city-wide opera initiative for America's 250th anniversary. Learn more at: https://blo.org/voices-of-revolution/   \n  \n  \nThis event is presented in partnership with Everyone250.
URL:https://blo.org/event/opera-night-at-the-boston-public-library-3/
LOCATION:Boston Public Library Central Branch\, Copley Square\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Voices of Revolution
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SUMMARY:Song of the Earth (Das Lied von der Erde)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nArrive early for the pre-show experience – a threshold between worlds. We invite you to check your coat and your day at the door and enter a curated space rich with sound and ambiance as you tune into the resonance of the art\, the community that has gathered\, and the story that is about to unfold. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://blo.org/event/song-of-the-earth-das-lied-von-der-erde/2026-03-29/
LOCATION:Opera + Community Studios\, 15 Channel Center St\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025/26 Season,Song of the Earth
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SUMMARY:Song of the Earth (Das Lied von der Erde)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nArrive early for the pre-show experience – a threshold between worlds. We invite you to check your coat and your day at the door and enter a curated space rich with sound and ambiance as you tune into the resonance of the art\, the community that has gathered\, and the story that is about to unfold. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://blo.org/event/song-of-the-earth-das-lied-von-der-erde/2026-03-28/
LOCATION:Opera + Community Studios\, 15 Channel Center St\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025/26 Season,Song of the Earth
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SUMMARY:Song of the Earth (Das Lied von der Erde)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nArrive early for the pre-show experience – a threshold between worlds. We invite you to check your coat and your day at the door and enter a curated space rich with sound and ambiance as you tune into the resonance of the art\, the community that has gathered\, and the story that is about to unfold. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://blo.org/event/song-of-the-earth-das-lied-von-der-erde/2026-03-27/
LOCATION:Opera + Community Studios\, 15 Channel Center St\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025/26 Season,Song of the Earth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T193000
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SUMMARY:Raehann in Recital
DESCRIPTION: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 artistry up close in an evening of music that promises passion and virtuosity. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://blo.org/event/raehann-in-recital/
LOCATION:Opera + Community Studios\, 15 Channel Center St\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025/26 Season,Raehann in Recital
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T150000
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SUMMARY:Song of the Earth (Das Lied von der Erde)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nArrive early for the pre-show experience – a threshold between worlds. We invite you to check your coat and your day at the door and enter a curated space rich with sound and ambiance as you tune into the resonance of the art\, the community that has gathered\, and the story that is about to unfold. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://blo.org/event/song-of-the-earth-das-lied-von-der-erde/2026-03-22/
LOCATION:Opera + Community Studios\, 15 Channel Center St\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025/26 Season,Song of the Earth
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SUMMARY:Song of the Earth (Das Lied von der Erde)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nArrive early for the pre-show experience – a threshold between worlds. We invite you to check your coat and your day at the door and enter a curated space rich with sound and ambiance as you tune into the resonance of the art\, the community that has gathered\, and the story that is about to unfold. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://blo.org/event/song-of-the-earth-das-lied-von-der-erde/2026-03-21/
LOCATION:Opera + Community Studios\, 15 Channel Center St\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025/26 Season,Song of the Earth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T210000
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SUMMARY:Song of the Earth: Opening Night Party
DESCRIPTION:LET’S PARTY!\nSong of the Earth (Das Lied von der Erde)\nOpening Night Party \nJoin 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. \nThe reception will be held on March 20th immediately following curtain at BLO’s Opera + Community Studios \n15 Channel Center Street\, Boston\, MA 02210 \nAdmission: $100 per guest \n\n\n\nAdvance ticket purchases are required as space is not guaranteed. \n\n\n\nPURCHASE TICKETS  \nAA TICKET HOLDERS: Admission to the Opening Night Party is complimentary with the purchase of an AA ticket.  If you have purchased an AA ticket and would like to RSVP to the Opening Night Party\, please contact donorservices@blo.org or call 617.702.8975.
URL:https://blo.org/event/song-of-the-earth-opening-night-party/
LOCATION:Opera + Community Studios\, 15 Channel Center St\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025/26 Season,Song of the Earth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T193000
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SUMMARY:Song of the Earth (Das Lied von der Erde)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nArrive early for the pre-show experience – a threshold between worlds. We invite you to check your coat and your day at the door and enter a curated space rich with sound and ambiance as you tune into the resonance of the art\, the community that has gathered\, and the story that is about to unfold. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://blo.org/event/song-of-the-earth-das-lied-von-der-erde/2026-03-20/
LOCATION:Opera + Community Studios\, 15 Channel Center St\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025/26 Season,Song of the Earth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T200000
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SUMMARY:In Search of the Lost Maestro: Rediscovering Edmond Dédé
DESCRIPTION:In Search of the Lost Maestro: Rediscovering Edmond Dédé    \nThursday\, March 19\, 2026 \n6:00 PM – 8:00 PM \n \nThe French Library \n53 Marlborough Street \nBoston\, MA 02116 \nTickets: $18 / $14 French Library Members\nLearn More \nREGISTER\nPresented by The French Library in partnership with Boston Lyric Opera.  \nDid you know that for more than a century\, one of America's greatest operas was lost to history?  \nBorn 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 and deeply rooted in Creole culture\, he built a remarkable career in France\, where he conducted orchestras and composed nearly 150 works.  Yet his greatest achievement\, a four-act French grand opera titled Morgiane ou le Sultan d'Ispahan\, was never performed during his lifetime.  \nMore than a century later\, Morgiane was rediscovered in the archives of Harvard University\, where librarian Andrea Cawelti uncovered the handwritten score. This extraordinary find sparked an international effort to restore and bring Dédé's long-forgotten masterpiece to the stage.  \nIn 2025\, Morgiane finally premiered in New Orleans\, followed by performances in Washington\, D.C.\, and at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York\, marking a historic moment in American music history.  \nFrench filmmaker Marguerite de Bourgoing will present her ongoing documentary research on Edmond Dédé and the remarkable journey of Morgiane. She will be joined by Andrea Cawelti of Harvard University\, who will share the story of the manuscript's discovery. The evening will also feature recorded musical excerpts from Morgiane\, from the newly released audio by Opera Lafayette. \n \nThe conversation will be moderated by Morgan Beckford\, Director of Learning at Boston Lyric Opera\, a soprano committed to broadening access to opera and celebrating diverse musical voices.  \nThis event offers a rare opportunity to rediscover a forgotten master and celebrate a powerful chapter of transatlantic and African American musical history. \n \nThis event will be presented in English and welcomes all interested attendees. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A with the audience\, and a reception with light refreshments.
URL:https://blo.org/event/in-search-of-the-lost-maestro-rediscovering-edmond-dede/
LOCATION:The French Library\, 53 Marlborough Street\, Boston\, 02116\, United States
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SUMMARY:Deconstructing Opera: Song of the Earth
DESCRIPTION: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.   \nThe evening will include a complimentary reception with drinks and light bites and Q&A with the artists.  \nThis 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! \nBECOME A MEMBER
URL:https://blo.org/event/deconstructing-opera-song-of-the-earth/
LOCATION:Masary Studios\, 15 Channel Center St #105\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T220000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T201439Z
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SUMMARY:Opera Innovators Series: Anne Bogart
DESCRIPTION:Anne Bogart Workshop\nSunday\, March 1\, 2026 | 7:00-10:00 PM\nBoston Conservatory’s Studio 401\n31 Hemenway Street – Floor 4\nBoston\, MA 02115\nLearn More \nBoston 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. \nAnne 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 The Handmaid’s Tale. A professor at Columbia University\, where she runs the graduate directing program\, Bogart is the author of six books: A Director Prepares; The Viewpoints Book; And Then\, You Act; Conversations with Anne; What’s the Story; and The Art of Resonance. Recent theater works with SITI Company include Falling and Loving; The Bacchae; the theater is a blank page; Persians; Steel Hammer; A Rite; Café Variations; Trojan Women; American Document; Antigone; Freshwater Under Construction; Who Do You Think You Are; Radio Macbeth; Hotel Cassiopeia; Death and the Ploughman; La Dispute; Score; bobrauschenbergamerica; Room; War of the Worlds; Cabin Pressure; Alice’s Adventures; Culture of Desire; Bob; Going\, Going\, Gone; Small Lives/Big Dreams; The Medium; Hay Fever; Private Lives; Miss Julie; and Orestes. Opera credits include Tristan and Isolde\, Croatian National Theatre; Macbeth\, Glimmerglass Festival; Norma\, Washington National Opera; I Capuleti e i Montecchi and Carmen\, Glimmerglass Festival\, Seven Deadly Sins\, New York City Opera; and three operas by Deborah Drattell: Nicholas and Alexandra\, Los Angeles Opera; Marina: A Captive Spirit\, American Opera Projects; and Lilith\, New York City Opera. \nAnne Bogart will be stage directing Mahler’s Song of the Earth as part of the Boston Lyric Opera 2025/26 season. \nAnne Bogart is presented as part of Boston Conservatory at Berklee’s Opera Innovators Series in partnership with Boston Lyric Opera. \nBoston Lyric Opera gratefully acknowledges David & Janet McCue for their generous support of Boston Lyric Opera in presenting the 2025/26 Opera Innovators Series.  \nThis event is open to Berklee students\, faculty and staff with a valid Berklee ID\, and invited guests only.
URL:https://blo.org/event/opera-innovators-series-anne-bogart/
LOCATION:Boston Conservatory – T401\, 31 Hemenway Street - Floor 4\, Boston\, 02115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Opera Innovators Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T153000
DTSTAMP:20260415T124635
CREATED:20251217T163620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T215142Z
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SUMMARY:Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment
DESCRIPTION:Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment\nFebruary 21 | 3:30 PM\nBoston Public Library Central Branch\n700 Boylston Street\nBoston\, MA 02116\nFREE \nJoin 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 and experience how an opera comes to life through music\, acting\, and movement! \nAdmission is free and open to the public. \nPerformers:\nAlexandra Henderson\, Marie\nMorgan Mastrangelo\, Tonio/Widow Birkenfeld\nDavid J. Castillo\, Sulpice\nPatricia Au\, pianist \n  \nThis event is presented in partnership with Everyone250.
URL:https://blo.org/event/opera-on-tour-daughter-of-the-regiment-8/
LOCATION:Boston Public Library Central Branch\, Copley Square\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Voices of Revolution
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ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Lyric Opera":MAILTO:boxoffice@blo.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T153000
DTSTAMP:20260415T124635
CREATED:20251203T211904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T215038Z
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SUMMARY:Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment
DESCRIPTION:Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment\nFebruary 20 | 3:30 PM\nBoston Public Library East Boston Branch\n365 Bremen Street\nEast Boston\, MA 02128\nFREE \nJoin 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 and experience how an opera comes to life through music\, acting\, and movement! \nAdmission is free and open to the public. \nPerformers:\nAlexandra Henderson\, Marie\nPatrick Starke\, Tonio/Widow Birkenfeld\nDavid J. Castillo\, Sulpice\nSepehr Davallou\, pianist \n  \nThis event is presented in partnership with Everyone250.
URL:https://blo.org/event/opera-on-tour-daughter-of-the-regiment-7/
LOCATION:Boston Public Library East Boston Branch\, 365 Bremen Street\, East Boston\, 02128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Voices of Revolution
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ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Lyric Opera":MAILTO:boxoffice@blo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T103000
DTSTAMP:20260415T124635
CREATED:20251203T211545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T214912Z
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SUMMARY:Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment
DESCRIPTION:Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment\nFebruary 20 | 10:30 AM\nBoston Public Library North End Branch\n25 Parmenter Street\nBoston\, MA 02113\nFREE \nJoin 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 and experience how an opera comes to life through music\, acting\, and movement! \nAdmission is free and open to the public. \nPerformers:\nLaura Santamaria\, Marie\nMorgan Mastrangelo\, Tonio/Widow Birkenfeld\nDavid J. Castillo\, Sulpice\nSepehr Davallou\, pianist \n  \nThis event is presented in partnership with Everyone250.
URL:https://blo.org/event/opera-on-tour-daughter-of-the-regiment-6/
LOCATION:Boston Public Library North End Branch\, 25 Parmenter Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Voices of Revolution
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ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Lyric Opera":MAILTO:boxoffice@blo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T153000
DTSTAMP:20260415T124635
CREATED:20251203T210742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T214622Z
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SUMMARY:Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment
DESCRIPTION:Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment\nFebruary 19 | 3:30 PM\nBoston Public Library West Roxbury Branch\n1961 Centre Street\nWest Roxbury\, MA 02132\nFREE \nJoin 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 and experience how an opera comes to life through music\, acting\, and movement! \nAdmission is free and open to the public. \nPerformers:\nLaura Santamaria\, Marie\nMorgan Mastrangelo\, Tonio/Widow Birkenfeld\nDavid J. Castillo\, Sulpice\nSepehr Davallou\, pianist \n  \nThis event is presented in partnership with Everyone250.
URL:https://blo.org/event/opera-on-tour-daughter-of-the-regiment-5/
LOCATION:Boston Public Library West Roxbury Branch\, 1961 Centre Street\, West Roxbury\, MA\, 02132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Voices of Revolution
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ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Lyric Opera":MAILTO:boxoffice@blo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T103000
DTSTAMP:20260415T124635
CREATED:20260106T164920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T214026Z
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SUMMARY:Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment
DESCRIPTION:Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment\nFebruary 19 | 10:30 AM\nBoston Public Library Grove Hall Branch\n41 Geneva Avenue\nDorchester\, MA 02121\nFREE \nJoin 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 and experience how an opera comes to life through music\, acting\, and movement! \nAdmission is free and open to the public. \nPerformers:\nAlexandra Henderson\, Marie\nPatrick Starke\, Tonio/Widow Birkenfeld\nDavid J. Castillo\, Sulpice\nSepehr Davallou\, pianist \n  \nThis event is presented in partnership with Everyone250.
URL:https://blo.org/event/opera-on-tour-daughter-of-the-regiment-9/
LOCATION:Boston Public Library Grove Hall Branch\, 41 Geneva Ave\, Dorchester\, MA\, 02121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Voices of Revolution
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ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Lyric Opera":MAILTO:boxoffice@blo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T153000
DTSTAMP:20260415T124635
CREATED:20251203T204552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T213907Z
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SUMMARY:Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment
DESCRIPTION:Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment\nFebruary 18 | 3:30 PM\nBoston Public Library Honan-Allston Branch\n300 North Harvard Street\nAllston\, MA 02134\nFREE \nJoin 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 and experience how an opera comes to life through music\, acting\, and movement! \nAdmission is free and open to the public. \nPerformers: \nAlexandra Henderson\, Marie\nPatrick Starke\, Tonio/Widow Birkenfeld\nDavid J. Castillo\, Sulpice\nPatricia Au\, pianist \n  \nThis event is presented in partnership with Everyone250.
URL:https://blo.org/event/opera-on-tour-daughter-of-the-regiment-4/
LOCATION:Boston Public Library Honan-Allston Branch\, 300 N Harvard Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02134\, United States
CATEGORIES:Voices of Revolution
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ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Lyric Opera":MAILTO:boxoffice@blo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T103000
DTSTAMP:20260415T124635
CREATED:20251203T204050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T213811Z
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SUMMARY:Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment
DESCRIPTION:Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment\nFebruary 18 | 10:30 AM\nBoston Public Library Lower Mills Branch\n27 Richmond Street\nDorchester\, MA 02124\nFREE \nJoin 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 and experience how an opera comes to life through music\, acting\, and movement! \nAdmission is free and open to the public. \nPerformers:\nLaura Santamaria\, Marie\nMorgan Mastrangelo\, Tonio/Widow Birkenfeld\nDavid J. Castillo\, Sulpice\nPatricia Au\, pianist \n  \nThis event is presented in partnership with Everyone250.
URL:https://blo.org/event/opera-on-tour-daughter-of-the-regiment-3/
LOCATION:Boston Public Library Lower Mills Branch\, 27 Richmond Street\, Dorchester\, 02124
CATEGORIES:Voices of Revolution
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ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Lyric Opera":MAILTO:boxoffice@blo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T153000
DTSTAMP:20260415T124635
CREATED:20251203T203506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T213656Z
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SUMMARY:Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment
DESCRIPTION:Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment\nFebruary 17 | 3:30 PM\nBoston Public Library Faneuil Branch\n419 Faneuil Street\nBrighton\, MA 02135\nFREE \nJoin 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 and experience how an opera comes to life through music\, acting\, and movement!  \nAdmission is free and open to the public. \nPerformers: \nLaura Santamaria\, Marie\nMorgan Mastrangelo\, Tonio/Widow Birkenfeld\nDavid J. Castillo\, Sulpice\nPatricia Au\, pianist \n  \nThis event is presented in partnership with Everyone250.
URL:https://blo.org/event/opera-on-tour-daughter-of-the-regiment-2/
LOCATION:Boston Public Library Faneuil Branch\, 419 Faneuil Street\, Brighton\, 02135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Voices of Revolution
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ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Lyric Opera":MAILTO:boxoffice@blo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T103000
DTSTAMP:20260415T124635
CREATED:20251203T201104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T213520Z
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SUMMARY:Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment
DESCRIPTION:Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment\nFebruary 17 | 10:30 AM\nBoston Public Library South Boston Branch\n646 East Broadway\nSouth Boston\, MA 02127\nFREE \nJoin 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 and experience how an opera comes to life through music\, acting\, and movement! \nAdmission is free and open to the public. \nPerformers: \nAlexandra Henderson\, Marie\nPatrick Starke\, Tonio/Widow Birkenfeld\nDavid J. Castillo\, Sulpice\nPatricia Au\, pianist \n  \nThis event is presented in partnership with Everyone250.
URL:https://blo.org/event/opera-on-tour-daughter-of-the-regiment/
LOCATION:Boston Public Library South Boston Branch\, 646 East Broadway\, Boston\, MA\, 02127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Voices of Revolution
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ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Lyric Opera":MAILTO:boxoffice@blo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T153000
DTSTAMP:20260415T124635
CREATED:20260127T153140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T194805Z
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SUMMARY:Boston is Writing an Opera! | A Public Workshop with Tracy K. Smith
DESCRIPTION:Boston is Writing an Opera!   \nA FREE Community Opera Public Workshop with poet Tracy K. Smith \nPresented by Boston Lyric Opera in partnership with Boston Symphony Orchestra\, the City of Boston\, and Boston Public Library. \nFebruary 14\, 2026 | 2:00-3:30PM\nBoston Public Library | South Boston Branch\n646 East Broadway\, Boston\, MA 02127 \nREGISTER\nWant to help create a new opera—by Boston\, for Boston? Share your stories!  \nJoin 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.  \nThis gathering is about more than listening—it’s about authorship. Together\, we’ll explore poetry and storytelling as tools for connection\, reflection\, and collective imagination. Participants will hear poems by Tracy and other contemporary poets\, and will be invited to respond—by speaking\, writing\, or simply sharing what resonates.  \nOver the coming months\, dozens of community listening sessions across the city will inform a libretto shaped directly by the lived experiences of Bostonians. Your stories\, language\, memories\, and questions will help inspire an opera that reflects the richness\, complexity\, and spirit of this city.  \nThe resulting opera—rooted in Boston’s voices and created in partnership with its communities—will premiere at Symphony Hall in May 2027. \nNo previous experience with poetry or opera is required. This space is open to all who feel a connection to Boston—whether lifelong\, newly arrived\, or somewhere in between.  \nCan’t join us in person? Stay tuned for ways to participate virtually and add your voice from wherever you are. \n  \nWHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO  \nARRIVAL  \nThe South Boston Branch is open from 9:00AM – 5:00 PM on Saturday. The workshop space will open at 1:45 PM. Participants are welcome to arrive early to enjoy the library's collections and common spaces. The workshop will be held in a community room just past the children's section from 2:00 – 3:30 PM. Enter through the library's front entrance and turn left to find the space. Please check in with a BLO staff member when you arrive. Walk-ins are welcome!    \nPUBLIC TRANSPORTATION \nThe library is a 20-25 minute walk from the Broadway MBTA station (Red Line).  \nIt is also a 2-minute walk from the #9 bus stop (East Broadway and I Street). \n \nPARKING \nThere is a small public parking lot at the library\, and limited street parking on surrounding roads. Please respect resident "space savers" if looking for parking on side streets.   \nACCESSIBILITY \nThe library is wheelchair accessible. The workshop will involve responding to printed poems verbally and in writing. If you need any accommodations to participate\, please email events@blo.org or see a BLO staff member on site.  \n \nPHOTO / VIDEO \nBLO will photograph and take video recordings during the workshop to document the creative process. \n \nFOOD & DRINK \nBLO will provide Valentine's Day treats for participants which can be enjoyed in the workshop space. Food & drink are not permitted in the general library space. 
URL:https://blo.org/event/boston-is-writing-an-opera-a-community-opera-public-workshop/
LOCATION:Boston Public Library South Boston Branch\, 646 East Broadway\, Boston\, MA\, 02127\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Lyric Opera":MAILTO:boxoffice@blo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T124635
CREATED:20250522T205008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T204548Z
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SUMMARY:Mahler Symphony No. 3
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLeading 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 triumphant finale. \nPerformed with the Boston Lyric Opera Chorus and Budapest Festival Orchestra. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://blo.org/event/mahler-symphony-no-3/
LOCATION:Symphony Hall\, 301 Massachusetts Ave\, Boston\, 02115\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025/26 Season,Mahler Symphony No. 3
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ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Lyric Opera":MAILTO:boxoffice@blo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T124635
CREATED:20250522T193255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T155444Z
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SUMMARY:Vanessa
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\nPresented in collaboration with Boston Symphony Orchestra.\nPerformed with the Boston Lyric Opera Chorus. \n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://blo.org/event/vanessa/2026-01-10/
LOCATION:Symphony Hall\, 301 Massachusetts Ave\, Boston\, 02115\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025/26 Season,Vanessa
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ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Lyric Opera":MAILTO:boxoffice@blo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T124635
CREATED:20250522T193255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T155444Z
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SUMMARY:Vanessa
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\nPresented in collaboration with Boston Symphony Orchestra.\nPerformed with the Boston Lyric Opera Chorus. \n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://blo.org/event/vanessa/2026-01-08/
LOCATION:Symphony Hall\, 301 Massachusetts Ave\, Boston\, 02115\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025/26 Season,Vanessa
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ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Lyric Opera":MAILTO:boxoffice@blo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T173000
DTSTAMP:20260415T124635
CREATED:20251106T191753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T211139Z
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SUMMARY:Boston Lyric Opera @ SoWa Winter Festival
DESCRIPTION:Boston Lyric Opera @  SoWa Winter Festival  \nDecember 13\, 2025 \n3:00 – 5:30 PM  \nMusical sets begin every half hour  \nSoWa Power Station – Mezzanine Level \n550 Harrison Ave\, Boston\, MA 02118  \nCOST: $10 admission fee (full day access) payable on-site to SoWa \n  \nLEARN MORE\nBoston Lyric Opera teams up with one of Boston's beloved holiday destinations for a memorable holiday program! Enjoy a variety of holiday classics performed live by BLO musicians while you peruse handmade art and unique holiday gifts from over 125 local vendors. Holiday-themed cocktails and food are also available for purchase.   \nSoWa Winter Festival Hours: 10AM – 9PM  \nFor more information on SoWa Winter Festival including vendor lists and parking info\, please visit: SoWa Winter Festival – SoWa Boston 
URL:https://blo.org/event/boston-lyric-opera-sowa-winter-festival/
LOCATION:SoWa Open Market\, 500 Harrison Avenue\, Boston\, 02118\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Lyric Opera":MAILTO:boxoffice@blo.org
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SUMMARY:Opera Innovators Series: Melanie Bacaling
DESCRIPTION:Melanie Bacaling in Masterclass\nFriday\, December 5\, 2025 | 3:00pm\nBoston Conservatory’s Seully Hall\n8 Fenway\, Floor 4\nBoston\, MA 02215 \nView Livestream  | Learn more \nBoston Conservatory at Berklee and Boston Lyric Opera are thrilled to welcome Melanie Bacaling to lead a masterclass with Boston Conservatory at Berklee students and Boston Lyric Opera’s Jane and Steven Akin Emerging Artists as part of the Opera Innovators Series. \nOriginally from Chicago\, IL\, Melanie Bacaling (she/her) is an active stage director and artistic collaborator in the opera industry. She is currently on the stage directing staff at The Metropolitan Opera and serves as Santa Fe Opera’s House Assistant Director. She has training in intimacy directing and is passionate about creating actively inclusive artistic spaces\, interrogating what it takes to decolonize the rehearsal room. Upcoming engagements include revival directing Carrie Cracknell’s production of Carmen at the Met\, associate directing Matthew Ozawa’s production of Madama Butterfly at Lyric Opera of Chicago\, and making her stage directing debut at Santa Fe Opera for the 2026 season with Madama Butterfly. As a producer\, Ms. Bacaling worked with Boston Lyric Opera to create “We Need to Listen\,” a series of conversations highlighting racial inequities in classical music and opera. A former Jane & Steven Akin Emerging Artist with BLO\, she also curated and produced the company’s podcast “at its (s)core\,” which delves into the inner workings of the opera industry and highlights voices of BLO’s BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities. Trained as a vocalist and pedagogue\, Ms. Bacaling holds a BM in voice and BS in psychology from the University of Evansville\, and an MM in vocal performance and pedagogy from Boston Conservatory. \nMelanie Bacaling is presented as part of Boston Conservatory at Berklee’s Opera Innovators Series in partnership with Boston Lyric Opera. \nBoston Lyric Opera gratefully acknowledges David & Janet McCue for their generous support of Boston Lyric Opera in presenting the 2025/26 Opera Innovators Series.  \nThis event is open to all members of the Boston Conservatory at Berklee and Boston Lyric Opera community.
URL:https://blo.org/event/opera-innovators-series-melanie-bacaling/
LOCATION:Boston Conservatory’s Seully Hall\, 8 Fenway\, Floor 4\, Boston\, 02215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Opera Innovators Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T180000
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SUMMARY:Opera Night at the Boston Public Library: Must the Winter Come So Soon?
DESCRIPTION:December 4\, 2025  6:00 – 7:30 PM   FREERabb Lecture Hall – Boston Public Library Central Branch  700 Boylston Street\, Boston MA 02116  \nREGISTERDIGITAL PLAYBILL\nJoin Boston Lyric Opera singers and members of the BLO orchestra for a musical gathering that brings warmth\, light\, and connection to the cold winter season. This vibrant concert and conversation brings to life the moving\, expressive music of 20th-century American composer Samuel Barber\, celebrating music’s power to transform difficult emotion into beauty. The program also honors Boston’s proud legacy of fostering revolutionary American artistry—from Barber’s performances and premieres to the city’s ongoing role as a hub for musical innovation and creativity. The evening features excerpts from Barber’s opera Vanessa\, luminous art songs\, a string quartet\, and an engaging audience Q&A.  \n \nFeatured Performers: \nJosie Larsen*\, soprano\nMary Kray*\, mezzo-soprano\nBrett Hodgdon\, piano\nSarah Atwood\, violin Hikaru Yonezaki\, violin David Feltner\, viola Melanie Dyball\, cello\n \n*Jane & Steven Akin Emerging Artist\n \nThis event welcomes all audiences – no past experience with opera is necessary! Playbills with texts and English translations will be provided.     \nOpera 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 opera learning experiences for over 25 years. 
URL:https://blo.org/event/opera-night-at-the-boston-public-library-must-the-winter-come-so-soon/
LOCATION:Boston Public Library Central Branch\, Copley Square\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States
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