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Bavarian State Opera, National Theatre
1 Jul 2026, Wed
•
5 PM
Richard Wagner wrote Die Walküre as the second of four parts of the powerful musical theatre epic, Der Ring des Nibelungen, which is based on the Medieval Nibelungenlied ...
Composer:
Richard Wagner
Cast:
Vladimir Jurowski,
Bavarian State Orchestra,
.... + 6
Die Walküre
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
Die Walküre
Opera
Opera National de Paris, Opéra Bastille
1 Jul 2026, Wed
•
7:30 PM
Pleasure but not love: this is the rule the heroine of La Traviata soon understands, when instructed by the self-righteous to stay in her place.
Composer:
Giuseppe Verdi
Cast:
Marta Gardolińska,
Aida Garifullina,
.... + 6
La Traviata
Premiere of this production:
06 March 1853,
Teatro La Fenice, Venice
ACT I
Violetta Valery, a demimondaine, is giving a large reception. A friend, Gaston, introduces the young Alfredo Germont who is secretly in love with her and has come each day for news during her recent illness. Violetta ironically remarks to her protector, Baron Douphol, that he shows less interest in her than does this unknown young man. Alfredo proposes a toast. In an adjoining room dancing ... Read More
La Traviata
Opera
Royal Opera House (Covent Garden), Main Stage
1 Jul 2026, Wed
•
7:30 PM
A spark of love is kindled in Puccini’s passionate opera. Experience your first opera with Puccini’s famous love story, or return to The Royal Opera for an enduring favourite.
Composer:
Giacomo Puccini
Cast:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House,
Lorenzo Passerini,
.... + 5
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
La bohème
Opera
Hungarian State Opera House, Opera House
2 Jul 2026, Thu
•
7 PM
The sultry atmosphere of intoxicating parties, an unbridled life of luxury, sparkling champagne – and a slow but lethal illness. This was what existence was like for the "lady of the camell...
Cast:
Hungarian State Opera Chorus,
Hungarian State Opera Orchestra,
.... + 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
Arena di Verona, Arena
2 Jul 2026, Thu
•
9:15 PM
Bold, luminous, revolutionary. After breaking every record, the ‘crystal’ Aida designed by Stefano Poda is back to amaze us all in 2026. Give in to the charms of its transparencies, interp...
Cast:
Gregory Kunde,
Daniel Oren,
.... + 5
Aida (Stefano Poda)
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 (Stefano Poda)
Classical Concert
2 Jul 2026, Thu
•
9:30 PM
Through myriad states of rapture and mystery, a couple makes its way from darkness to light, bearing a new ideal for human society.
Cast:
Sabine Devieilhe,
Leonardo García-Alarcón,
.... + 7
Die Zauberflöte
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
Die Zauberflöte
Opera
Deutsche Oper Berlin, Main Stage
3 Jul 2026, Fri
•
7:30 PM
Puccini had already proved his ability as a brilliant musical colourist with EDGAR (1889) and MANON LESCAUT, but it was only with LA BOHÈME that a perfect marriage of subject matter and musical...
Cast:
Anna Handler,
Alexandra Oomens,
.... + 6
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
La bohème
Opera
Arena di Verona, Arena
3 Jul 2026, Fri
•
9:15 PM
Like a painting brought to life: within a transparent structure, the vibrant Paris of the nineteenth century comes to life, forming the backdrop of an unforgettable story of love and friendship. The m...
Cast:
Yusif Eyvazov,
Francesco Lanzillotta,
.... + 5
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
La Bohème
Opera
Bavarian State Opera, National Theatre
4 Jul 2026, Sat
•
5 PM
Richard Wagner wrote Die Walküre as the second of four parts of the powerful musical theatre epic, Der Ring des Nibelungen, which is based on the Medieval Nibelungenlied ...
Cast:
Vladimir Jurowski,
Bavarian State Orchestra,
.... + 6
Die Walküre
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
Die Walküre
Opera
Semperoper Dresden, Semperoper Dresden
4 Jul 2026, Sat
•
7 PM
In answer to Tamino’s question about who he is, Papageno says "A man like you". Tamino’s reply to the counter-question is that he comes from "princely blood". Thus it i...
Composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Cast:
Staatskapelle Dresden,
State Opera Chorus Dresden,
.... + 5
Die Zauberflöte
Premiere of this production:
30 September 1791,
Theater auf der Wieden, Vienna
First elevator
Prince Tamino is chased by a wild snake. At the last minute, three mysterious women, emissaries of the Queen of the Night, save him. When the bird catcher Papageno shows up and brags about the heroic deed, they punish him. On the other hand, they give the prince a picture of Pamina, the daughter of the queen, who is imprisoned by the ruler of the sun temple, Sarastro. Tamino falls ... Read More
Die Zauberflöte
Opera
Hungarian State Opera House, Opera House
4 Jul 2026, Sat
•
7 PM
The sultry atmosphere of intoxicating parties, an unbridled life of luxury, sparkling champagne – and a slow but lethal illness. This was what existence was like for the "lady of the camell...
Cast:
Hungarian State Opera Chorus,
Hungarian State Opera Orchestra,
.... + 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
4 Jul 2026, Sat
•
7 PM
Madama Butterfly is a heartbreaking story of love and betrayal. Henry Akina’s direction highlights the emotional drama of human relationships, carried by Puccini’s beautiful music – ...
Cast:
Pier Giorgio Morandi,
Anthony Ciaramitaro,
.... + 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
Madama Butterfly
Opera
Opera National de Paris, Opéra Bastille
4 Jul 2026, Sat
•
7:30 PM
Pleasure but not love: this is the rule the heroine of La Traviata soon understands, when instructed by the self-righteous to stay in her place.
Cast:
Marta Gardolińska,
Aida Garifullina,
.... + 6
La Traviata
Premiere of this production:
06 March 1853,
Teatro La Fenice, Venice
ACT I
Violetta Valery, a demimondaine, is giving a large reception. A friend, Gaston, introduces the young Alfredo Germont who is secretly in love with her and has come each day for news during her recent illness. Violetta ironically remarks to her protector, Baron Douphol, that he shows less interest in her than does this unknown young man. Alfredo proposes a toast. In an adjoining room dancing ... Read More
La Traviata
Opera
4 Jul 2026, Sat
•
9:30 PM
Presented in Orange with a dazzling cast, this Traviata will feature the sublime Nadine Sierra in the title role, alongside Javier Camarena and Ludovic Tézier, under the baton of Paolo Arrivabe...
Cast:
Javier Camarena,
Nadine Sierra,
.... + 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
Royal Opera House (Covent Garden), Main Stage
5 Jul 2026, Sun
•
3 PM
A spark of love is kindled in Puccini’s passionate opera. Experience your first opera with Puccini’s famous love story, or return to The Royal Opera for an enduring favourite.
Cast:
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House,
Lorenzo Passerini,
.... + 5
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
La bohème
Opera
5 Jul 2026, Sun
•
7 PM
The Stanislavsky Theatre, located in XIX century historical building just 750 metres (9-minute walk) from the Bolshoi, offers audiences the unique opportunity to enjoy world-class opera in an in...
Composer:
Pyotr Tchaikovsky
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
Opera
Arena di Verona, Arena
5 Jul 2026, Sun
•
9:15 PM
The world’s best loved and most-performed opera in the world, La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi, will open the 103rd Arena Festival. New emotions, same magic: Violetta’s story is back to move ...
Cast:
Francesco Meli,
Michele Spotti,
.... + 4
La Traviata
Premiere of this production:
06 March 1853,
Teatro La Fenice, Venice
ACT I
Violetta Valéry is giving a reception at her luxurious flat in Paris. She is a high-class kept woman,
protected by Baron Duphol. Not only is she beautiful, but her sensitivity and fragility add to her charm. In the midst of the dancing, she is presented to an admirer, Alfred Germont a young man of an excellent family. He dedicates a toast to her and invites her to dance but Violetta ... Read More
La Traviata
Classical Concert
5 Jul 2026, Sun
•
9:30 PM
Through myriad states of rapture and mystery, a couple makes its way from darkness to light, bearing a new ideal for human society.
Cast:
Sabine Devieilhe,
Leonardo García-Alarcón,
.... + 7
Die Zauberflöte
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
Die Zauberflöte
Opera
6 Jul 2026, Mon
•
7 PM
The Stanislavsky Theatre, located in XIX century historical building just 750 metres (9-minute walk) from the Bolshoi, offers audiences the unique opportunity to enjoy world-class opera in an intimate...
Composer:
Georges Bizet
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
Hungarian State Opera House, Opera House
7 Jul 2026, Tue
•
7 PM
The sultry atmosphere of intoxicating parties, an unbridled life of luxury, sparkling champagne – and a slow but lethal illness. This was what existence was like for the "lady of the camell...
Cast:
Hungarian State Opera Chorus,
Hungarian State Opera Orchestra,
.... + 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
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