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17 Oct 2025, Fri
•
7 PM
Join for Bizet’s irresistible tale of seduction, obsession and possession. It’s one of the most popular and celebrated operas ever written.
Composer:
Georges Bizet
Cast:
Ava Dodd,
Cory McGee,
.... + 4
Carmen
Premiere of this production:
03 March 1875,
Opéra-Comique, Paris
Place: Seville, Spain, and surrounding hills
Time: Around 1820
Act 1
A square, in Seville. On the right, a door to the tobacco factory. At the back, a bridge. On the left, a guardhouse.
A group of soldiers relaxes in the square, waiting for the changing of the guard and commenting on the passers-by ("Sur la place, chacun passe"). Micaëla appears, seeking José. Moralè ... Read More
Carmen
Opera
Royal Opera House (Covent Garden), Main Stage
17 Oct 2025, Fri
•
7:15 PM
Mozart's masterpiece – an enchanting quest for love and wisdom.
Composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Cast:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House,
Marie Jacquot,
.... + 6
The Magic Flute
Premiere of this production:
30 September 1791,
Theater auf der Wieden, Vienna
The opera begins with the overture, which Mozart composed last.
Act 1
Scene 1: A rough, rocky landscape
Tamino, a handsome prince lost in a distant land, is pursued by a serpent and asks the gods to save him (aria: "Zu Hilfe! Zu Hilfe!" segued into trio: "Stirb, Ungeheuer, durch uns're Macht!"). He faints, and three ladies, attendants of the Queen of the Night, appear an ... Read More
The Magic Flute
Opera
Semperoper Dresden, Semperoper Dresden
18 Oct 2025, Sat
•
7 PM
Pure drama: a life dedicated to art is destroyed by jealousy and greed.
Cast:
Roberto Alagna,
Aleksandra Kurzak,
.... + 5
Tosca
Premiere of this production:
14 January 1900,
Teatro Costanzi, Rome
Act 1
In the church, in the morning Cesare Angelotti, the former consul of the Roman Republic, has escaped from imprisonment by the new rulers. His first place of refuge is the family chapel of his sister, the Marchesa Attavanti. The Marchesa has hidden clothing there so that he can continue his flight unrecognised. The Sacristan is giving the painter Mario Cavaradossi a meal. Looking at the pain ... Read More
Tosca
Opera
Royal Danish Theatre, The Opera House - Main Stage
18 Oct 2025, Sat
•
7 PM
The opera season opens with Puccini’s masterful work in a new staging by Kasper Holten.
Cast:
Carlos Cardoso,
Francesca Tiburzi,
.... + 3
Tosca
Premiere of this production:
14 January 1900,
Teatro Costanzi, Rome
Act 1
Inside the church of Sant'Andrea della Valle
Scene depicting a church interior with high stained-glass windows and heavy ornamental columns. The central figure is a high dignatory around whom several figures are kneeling, while in the background can be seen the tall pikes of the Swiss Guard.
Cesare Angelotti, former consul of the Roman Republic and now an escaped political prisoner, ru ... Read More
Tosca
Opera
Opera National de Paris, Opéra Bastille
19 Oct 2025, Sun
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2:30 PM
While the context of the work’s creation owes much to the Egyptomania in vogue in the 19th century, the themes of Aida are as timeless as they are universal. This is reflecte...
Cast:
Gregory Kunde,
Orchestra of the Opéra national de Paris,
.... + 6
Aida
Premiere of this production:
24 December 1871,
Khedivial Opera House in Cairo
Backstory: The Egyptians have captured and enslaved Aida, an Ethiopian princess. An Egyptian military commander, Radamès, struggles to choose between his love for her and his loyalty to the King of Egypt. To complicate the story further, the King's daughter Amneris is in love with Radamès, although he does not return her feelings.
Act 1
Scene 1: A hall in the King's palace; ... Read More
Aida
Opera
Oslo Opera House, Main Stage
19 Oct 2025, Sun
•
6 PM
Intense, romantic opera by Tchaikovsky. Eugene Onegin is an intimate encounter with youthful infatuation. At the same time, it tells a powerful story about universally familiar experiences: the passag...
Composer:
Pyotr Tchaikovsky
Cast:
Lidiya Yankovskaya,
Astrid Nordstad,
.... + 7
Eugene Onegin
Premiere of this production:
29 March 1879,
Maly Theatre, Moscow
Time: The 1820s
Place: St Petersburg and surrounding countryside
Act 1
Scene 1: The garden of the Larin country estate
Madame Larina and the nurse Filippyevna are sitting outside in the garden. They can hear Madame Larina's two daughters, Tatyana and her younger sister Olga, singing a love song. Madame Larina begins to reminisce about her own courtship and marriage. A group of peasants ent ... Read More
Eugene Onegin
Opera
19 Oct 2025, Sun
•
8 PM
This revival performance series of Puccini’s operatic thrill Tosca is notable for the stars it brings together on the stage.
Cast:
Marco Armiliato,
Jonas Kaufmann,
.... + 5
Tosca
Premiere of this production:
14 January 1900,
Teatro Costanzi, Rome
Act 1
Inside the church of Sant'Andrea della Valle
Scene depicting a church interior with high stained-glass windows and heavy ornamental columns. The central figure is a high dignatory around whom several figures are kneeling, while in the background can be seen the tall pikes of the Swiss Guard.
Cesare Angelotti, former consul of the Roman Republic and now an escaped political prisoner, ru ... Read More
Tosca
Opera
20 Oct 2025, Mon
•
7 PM
Verdi's opera classic continues to seduce audiences: one of the must-sees of the opera repertoire, a performance that has been praised by both audiences and critics.
Cast:
Royal Swedish Orchestra,
Vincenzo Milletari,
.... + 6
Aida
Premiere of this production:
24 December 1871,
Khedivial Opera House in Cairo
Act I
The Ethiopian princess Aida has been captured and enslaved, but her captors do not know of her importance. Radames is a commander in the Egyptian army and is in love with Aida, but also wants to be victorious on the battlefield – Aida’s father, the Ethiopiann King Amonasro, is invading Egypt in order to find and free his daughter.
Amneris is in love with Radames but knows that ... Read More
Aida
Opera
Royal Opera House (Covent Garden), Main Stage
20 Oct 2025, Mon
•
7:15 PM
Mozart's masterpiece – an enchanting quest for love and wisdom.
Cast:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House,
Marie Jacquot,
.... + 6
The Magic Flute
Premiere of this production:
30 September 1791,
Theater auf der Wieden, Vienna
The opera begins with the overture, which Mozart composed last.
Act 1
Scene 1: A rough, rocky landscape
Tamino, a handsome prince lost in a distant land, is pursued by a serpent and asks the gods to save him (aria: "Zu Hilfe! Zu Hilfe!" segued into trio: "Stirb, Ungeheuer, durch uns're Macht!"). He faints, and three ladies, attendants of the Queen of the Night, appear an ... Read More
The Magic Flute
Opera
Metropolitan Opera, Metropolitan Opera
21 Oct 2025, Tue
•
7:30 PM
With its enchanting setting and spellbinding score, the world’s most popular opera is as timeless as it is heartbreaking.
Composer:
Giacomo Puccini
Cast:
Lucas Meachem,
The Met Orchestra,
.... + 5
La Bohème
Premiere of this production:
01 February 1896,
Teatro Regio, Turin
ACT I
Paris, in the 1830s. In their Latin Quarter garret, the near-destitute artist Marcello and poet Rodolfo try to keep warm on Christmas Eve by feeding the stove with pages from Rodolfo’s latest drama. They are soon joined by their roommates—Colline, a philosopher, and Schaunard, a musician, who brings food, fuel, and funds he has collected from an eccentric nobleman. While th ... Read More
La Bohème
Opera
Opera National de Paris, Opéra Bastille
22 Oct 2025, Wed
•
7:30 PM
While the context of the work’s creation owes much to the Egyptomania in vogue in the 19th century, the themes of Aida are as timeless as they are universal. This is reflecte...
Cast:
Gregory Kunde,
Orchestra of the Opéra national de Paris,
.... + 6
Aida
Premiere of this production:
24 December 1871,
Khedivial Opera House in Cairo
Backstory: The Egyptians have captured and enslaved Aida, an Ethiopian princess. An Egyptian military commander, Radamès, struggles to choose between his love for her and his loyalty to the King of Egypt. To complicate the story further, the King's daughter Amneris is in love with Radamès, although he does not return her feelings.
Act 1
Scene 1: A hall in the King's palace; ... Read More
Aida
Opera
22 Oct 2025, Wed
•
8 PM
The opera is newly staged with a splendid cast in the care of Marco Armiliato.
Composer:
Giuseppe Verdi
Cast:
Marco Armiliato,
Dmitry Korchak,
.... + 7
Rigoletto
Premiere of this production:
11 March 1851,
Teatro La Fenice, Venice
Place: Mantua
Time: the sixteenth century
Act 1
Scene 1: Mantua. A magnificent hall in the ducal palace. Doors at the back open into other rooms, splendidly lit up. A crowd of lords and ladies in grand costumes are seen walking about in the rear rooms; page boys come and go. The festivities are at their height. Music is heard from offstage. The Duke and Borsa enter from a door in the back.
At a ... Read More
Opera
Semperoper Dresden, Semperoper Dresden
23 Oct 2025, Thu
•
7 PM
Pure drama: a life dedicated to art is destroyed by jealousy and greed.
Cast:
Roberto Alagna,
Aleksandra Kurzak,
.... + 5
Tosca
Premiere of this production:
14 January 1900,
Teatro Costanzi, Rome
Act 1
In the church, in the morning Cesare Angelotti, the former consul of the Roman Republic, has escaped from imprisonment by the new rulers. His first place of refuge is the family chapel of his sister, the Marchesa Attavanti. The Marchesa has hidden clothing there so that he can continue his flight unrecognised. The Sacristan is giving the painter Mario Cavaradossi a meal. Looking at the pain ... Read More
Tosca
Opera
23 Oct 2025, Thu
•
7 PM
Verdi's opera classic continues to seduce audiences: one of the must-sees of the opera repertoire, a performance that has been praised by both audiences and critics.
Cast:
Royal Swedish Orchestra,
Vincenzo Milletari,
.... + 6
Aida
Premiere of this production:
24 December 1871,
Khedivial Opera House in Cairo
Act I
The Ethiopian princess Aida has been captured and enslaved, but her captors do not know of her importance. Radames is a commander in the Egyptian army and is in love with Aida, but also wants to be victorious on the battlefield – Aida’s father, the Ethiopiann King Amonasro, is invading Egypt in order to find and free his daughter.
Amneris is in love with Radames but knows that ... Read More
Aida
Opera
Oslo Opera House, Main Stage
23 Oct 2025, Thu
•
7 PM
Intense, romantic opera by Tchaikovsky. Eugene Onegin is an intimate encounter with youthful infatuation. At the same time, it tells a powerful story about universally familiar experiences: the passag...
Cast:
Lidiya Yankovskaya,
Astrid Nordstad,
.... + 7
Eugene Onegin
Premiere of this production:
29 March 1879,
Maly Theatre, Moscow
Time: The 1820s
Place: St Petersburg and surrounding countryside
Act 1
Scene 1: The garden of the Larin country estate
Madame Larina and the nurse Filippyevna are sitting outside in the garden. They can hear Madame Larina's two daughters, Tatyana and her younger sister Olga, singing a love song. Madame Larina begins to reminisce about her own courtship and marriage. A group of peasants ent ... Read More
Eugene Onegin
Opera
23 Oct 2025, Thu
•
7 PM
Join for Bizet’s irresistible tale of seduction, obsession and possession. It’s one of the most popular and celebrated operas ever written.
Cast:
Ava Dodd,
Cory McGee,
.... + 4
Carmen
Premiere of this production:
03 March 1875,
Opéra-Comique, Paris
Place: Seville, Spain, and surrounding hills
Time: Around 1820
Act 1
A square, in Seville. On the right, a door to the tobacco factory. At the back, a bridge. On the left, a guardhouse.
A group of soldiers relaxes in the square, waiting for the changing of the guard and commenting on the passers-by ("Sur la place, chacun passe"). Micaëla appears, seeking José. Moralè ... Read More
Carmen
Opera
Staatsoper Unter den Linden (Berlin State Opera), Staatsoper Unter den Linden
24 Oct 2025, Fri
•
7 PM
Violetta Valéry is a noble courtesan in Paris who has "strayed from the path of virtue" and leads a life that oscillates between splendour and misery. For her everything is a gam...
Cast:
Marina Rebeka,
Staatskapelle Berlin,
.... + 4
La traviata
Premiere of this production:
06 March 1853,
Teatro La Fenice, Venice
Set in and around Paris in about 1850.
Act I
Violetta Valéry, a Parisian courtesan, greets the guests at her salon. Among them are Flora Bervoix, the Marchese D’Obigny, Baron Douphol and Gastone, who introduces Violetta to a new admirer of hers, Alfredo Germont. The young Germont, who has been admiring her from afar, joins her in a drinking song. An orchestra strikes up in an adjace ... Read More
La traviata
Opera
Oslo Opera House, Main Stage
25 Oct 2025, Sat
•
6 PM
Intense, romantic opera by Tchaikovsky. Eugene Onegin is an intimate encounter with youthful infatuation. At the same time, it tells a powerful story about universally familiar experiences: the passag...
Cast:
Lidiya Yankovskaya,
Astrid Nordstad,
.... + 7
Eugene Onegin
Premiere of this production:
29 March 1879,
Maly Theatre, Moscow
Time: The 1820s
Place: St Petersburg and surrounding countryside
Act 1
Scene 1: The garden of the Larin country estate
Madame Larina and the nurse Filippyevna are sitting outside in the garden. They can hear Madame Larina's two daughters, Tatyana and her younger sister Olga, singing a love song. Madame Larina begins to reminisce about her own courtship and marriage. A group of peasants ent ... Read More
Eugene Onegin
Opera
25 Oct 2025, Sat
•
6 PM
Join for Bizet’s irresistible tale of seduction, obsession and possession. It’s one of the most popular and celebrated operas ever written.
Cast:
Ava Dodd,
Cory McGee,
.... + 4
Carmen
Premiere of this production:
03 March 1875,
Opéra-Comique, Paris
Place: Seville, Spain, and surrounding hills
Time: Around 1820
Act 1
A square, in Seville. On the right, a door to the tobacco factory. At the back, a bridge. On the left, a guardhouse.
A group of soldiers relaxes in the square, waiting for the changing of the guard and commenting on the passers-by ("Sur la place, chacun passe"). Micaëla appears, seeking José. Moralè ... Read More
Carmen
Opera
Semperoper Dresden, Semperoper Dresden
25 Oct 2025, Sat
•
7 PM
Pure drama: a life dedicated to art is destroyed by jealousy and greed.
Cast:
Roberto Alagna,
Aleksandra Kurzak,
.... + 5
Tosca
Premiere of this production:
14 January 1900,
Teatro Costanzi, Rome
Act 1
In the church, in the morning Cesare Angelotti, the former consul of the Roman Republic, has escaped from imprisonment by the new rulers. His first place of refuge is the family chapel of his sister, the Marchesa Attavanti. The Marchesa has hidden clothing there so that he can continue his flight unrecognised. The Sacristan is giving the painter Mario Cavaradossi a meal. Looking at the pain ... Read More
Tosca
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