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Semperoper Dresden, Semperoper Dresden
6 Nov 2026, Fri
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7 PM
Pure drama: a life dedicated to art is destroyed by jealousy and greed.
Cast:
Natalya Romaniw,
Staatskapelle Dresden,
.... + 6
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
Opera
Opera National de Paris, Opéra Bastille
6 Nov 2026, Fri
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7:30 PM
Experience the festival to the fullest with RING passes!
Cast:
Orchestra of the Opéra national de Paris,
Pablo Heras-Casado,
.... + 5
RING Festival: Das Rheingold. Cycle 1
Premiere of this production:
22 September 1869,
National Theatre Munich
Scene 1
At the bottom of the Rhine, the three Rhinemaidens, Woglinde, Wellgunde, and Floßhilde, play together. Alberich, a Nibelung dwarf, appears from a deep chasm and tries to woo them. The maidens mock his advances and he grows angry – he chases them, but they elude, tease and humiliate him. A sudden ray of sunshine pierces the depths, to reveal the Rhine gold. The maidens sing a h ... Read More
Opera
Metropolitan Opera, Metropolitan Opera
6 Nov 2026, Fri
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8 PM
Three thrilling leading ladies trade off as the volatile diva Floria Tosca.
Composer:
Giacomo Puccini
Cast:
Oksana Lyniv,
Aleksandra Kurzak,
.... + 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
Opera
7 Nov 2026, Sat
•
3 PM
One of the opera world's most iconic pieces – Tosca.
Cast:
Royal Swedish Opera Chorus, Royal Swedish Orchestra
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
Opera
7 Nov 2026, Sat
•
4 PM
Siegfried at the Bavarian State Opera is a monumental chapter of Wagner’s Ring Cycle, brought to life with striking theatrical vision and musical power. Following the fearless hero Siegfried on ...
Composer:
Richard Wagner
Cast:
Vladimir Jurowski,
Vladimir Jurowski,
.... + 8
Siegfried
Premiere of this production:
16 August 1876,
Bayreuth Festspielhaus
Act 1
Scene 1
A cave in rocks in the forest. An orchestral introduction includes references to leitmotifs including themes relating to the original hoard plundered by the Nibelung Alberich, and one in B-flat minor associated with the Nibelungs themselves. As the curtain rises, Alberich's brother, the dwarf Mime, is forging a sword. Mime is plotting to obtain the ring of power originally ... Read More
Opera
7 Nov 2026, Sat
•
4 PM
Catchy tunes, clever schemes and close shaves in Rossini’s razor-sharp romp.
Composer:
Gioachino Rossini
Cast:
Chloe Rooke,
Fabio Capitanucci,
.... + 5
The Barber of Seville
Premiere of this production:
20 February 1816,
Teatro Argentina, Rome
Place: Seville, Spain
Time: 18th century
Act 1
The square in front of Bartolo's house
In a public square outside Bartolo's house a band of musicians and a poor student named Lindoro are serenading, to no avail, the window of Rosina ("Ecco, ridente in cielo"; "There, laughing in the sky"). Lindoro, who is really the young Count Almaviva in disguise, hopes to make the b ... Read More
The Barber of Seville
Opera
Opera National de Paris, Opéra Bastille
7 Nov 2026, Sat
•
6 PM
Experience the festival to the fullest with RING passes!
Cast:
Orchestra of the Opéra national de Paris,
Pablo Heras-Casado,
.... + 7
RING Festival: Die Walküre. Cycle 1
Premiere of this production:
26 June 1870,
Königliches Hof- und National-Theater in Munich
Prior history
During the lengthy time that has passed since the gods entered Valhalla at the end of Das Rheingold, Fafner has used the Tarnhelm to assume the form of a dragon, and guards the gold and the ring in the depths of the forest. Wotan has visited Erda seeking wisdom, and by her has fathered a daughter, Brünnhilde; he has fathered eight other daughters, possibly also by Erda. These, ... Read More
Opera
7 Nov 2026, Sat
•
7 PM
Puccini’s beloved masterpiece returns in a striking new Washington National Opera production. Set in Japan, Madama Butterfly follows the heartbreaking story of Cio-Cio-San, a young geisha whose ...
Cast:
Erina Yashima,
Karah Son,
.... + 5
Madama Butterfly
Premiere of this production:
17 February 1904,
La Scala, Milan
Act 1
1. A short orchestral prelude with a busy, fugal opening theme, followed by a second theme of more overtly Japanese character, leads straight into the opening scene.
2. E soffitto e pareti ("And ceiling and walls"). Pinkerton and Goro are inspecting a small house which sits on a hill and overlooks the bay. Goro has found the house for Pinkerton and his bride, and is showing him t ... Read More
Opera
7 Nov 2026, Sat
•
7:30 PM
She captivates. They unravel. That’s where the danger begins.
Premiere of a brand-new production bringing Spanish Gothic style to the stage
Cast:
Los Angeles Philharmonic,
Domingo Hindoyan,
.... + 9
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
Opera
Royal Opera House (Covent Garden), Main Stage
8 Nov 2026, Sun
•
3 PM
The untamable heroine of Bizet’s ever-popular opera returns.
Cast:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House,
Sesto Quatrini,
.... + 7
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
Opera
9 Nov 2026, Mon
•
7 PM
The Stanislavsky Theatre, located in XIX century historical building just 750 metres (9-minute walk) from the Bolshoi, presents Giacomo Puccini’s Tosca — an opera of passion, betrayal, and...
Cast:
Hibla Gerzmava
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
Opera
Metropolitan Opera, Metropolitan Opera
9 Nov 2026, Mon
•
7:30 PM
Three thrilling leading ladies trade off as the volatile diva Floria Tosca.
Cast:
Oksana Lyniv,
Aleksandra Kurzak,
.... + 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
Opera
10 Nov 2026, Tue
•
4 PM
Siegfried at the Bavarian State Opera is a monumental chapter of Wagner’s Ring Cycle, brought to life with striking theatrical vision and musical power. Following the fearless hero Siegfried on ...
Cast:
Vladimir Jurowski,
Vladimir Jurowski,
.... + 8
Siegfried
Premiere of this production:
16 August 1876,
Bayreuth Festspielhaus
Act 1
Scene 1
A cave in rocks in the forest. An orchestral introduction includes references to leitmotifs including themes relating to the original hoard plundered by the Nibelung Alberich, and one in B-flat minor associated with the Nibelungs themselves. As the curtain rises, Alberich's brother, the dwarf Mime, is forging a sword. Mime is plotting to obtain the ring of power originally ... Read More
Opera
Opera National de Paris, Opéra Bastille
10 Nov 2026, Tue
•
6 PM
Experience the festival to the fullest with RING passes!
Cast:
Orchestra of the Opéra national de Paris,
Pablo Heras-Casado,
.... + 8
RING Festival: Siegfried. Cycle 1
Premiere of this production:
16 August 1876,
Bayreuth Festspielhaus
Act 1
Scene 1
A cave in rocks in the forest. An orchestral introduction includes references to leitmotifs including themes relating to the original hoard plundered by the Nibelung Alberich, and one in B-flat minor associated with the Nibelungs themselves. As the curtain rises, Alberich's brother, the dwarf Mime, is forging a sword. Mime is plotting to obtain the ring of power originally ... Read More
Opera
10 Nov 2026, Tue
•
7 PM
One of the opera world's most iconic pieces – Tosca.
Cast:
Royal Swedish Opera Chorus, Royal Swedish Orchestra
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
Opera
Royal Opera House (Covent Garden), Main Stage
10 Nov 2026, Tue
•
7:15 PM
The untamable heroine of Bizet’s ever-popular opera returns.
Composer:
Georges Bizet
Cast:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House,
Russell Thomas,
.... + 7
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
Opera
Oslo Opera House, Main Stage
11 Nov 2026, Wed
•
7 PM
Puccini’s La bohème is one of the most frequently performed operas in the world – and a cornerstone in the history of The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet. Generation after gen...
Cast:
Jordan de Souza,
Peter Szilvay,
.... + 7
La bohème
Premiere of this production:
01 February 1896,
Teatro Regio, Turin
Place: Paris
Time: Around 1830.
Act 1
In the four bohemians' garret (Christmas Eve)
Marcello is painting while Rodolfo gazes out of the window. They complain of the cold. In order to keep warm, they burn the manuscript of Rodolfo's drama. Colline, the philosopher, enters shivering and disgruntled at not having been able to pawn some books. Schaunard, the musician of the group, arrives w ... Read More
Opera
Royal Danish Theatre, The Opera House - Main Stage
12 Nov 2026, Thu
•
12 PM
Puccini’s La bohème evokes grand emotion. The enduring story and the compelling score capture the hearts of seasoned opera-lovers and first-time theatregoers alike.
Cast:
Dominik Beykirch,
Aluda Todua,
.... + 3
La bohème
Premiere of this production:
01 February 1896,
Teatro Regio, Turin
Place: Paris
Time: Around 1830.
Act 1
In the four bohemians' garret (Christmas Eve)
Marcello is painting while Rodolfo gazes out of the window. They complain of the cold. In order to keep warm, they burn the manuscript of Rodolfo's drama. Colline, the philosopher, enters shivering and disgruntled at not having been able to pawn some books. Schaunard, the musician of the group, arrives w ... Read More
Opera
Oslo Opera House, Main Stage
12 Nov 2026, Thu
•
7 PM
Puccini’s La bohème is one of the most frequently performed operas in the world – and a cornerstone in the history of The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet. Generation after gen...
Cast:
Jordan de Souza,
Peter Szilvay,
.... + 7
La bohème
Premiere of this production:
01 February 1896,
Teatro Regio, Turin
Place: Paris
Time: Around 1830.
Act 1
In the four bohemians' garret (Christmas Eve)
Marcello is painting while Rodolfo gazes out of the window. They complain of the cold. In order to keep warm, they burn the manuscript of Rodolfo's drama. Colline, the philosopher, enters shivering and disgruntled at not having been able to pawn some books. Schaunard, the musician of the group, arrives w ... Read More
Opera
Royal Opera House (Covent Garden), Main Stage
13 Nov 2026, Fri
•
11:30 AM
The untamable heroine of Bizet’s ever-popular opera returns.
Cast:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House,
Russell Thomas,
.... + 7
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
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