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15 Jul 2026, Wed
•
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
15 Jul 2026, Wed
•
9 PM
One of the most iconic operas in history returns to Rome in a breathtaking new vision as Giuseppe Verdi’s Aida is presented at the Festival di Caracalla 2026. Directed by the internationally acc...
Cast:
Teatro dell`Opera di Roma Orchestra,
Daniele Callegari,
.... + 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
Classical Concert
15 Jul 2026, Wed
•
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.
Composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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
Royal Opera House (Covent Garden), Main Stage
16 Jul 2026, Thu
•
1:30 PM, 7:30 PM
(2 events)
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
Hungarian State Opera House, Opera House
16 Jul 2026, Thu
•
6 PM
For opera lovers, Puccini's wonderful music elevates tragedy to the heights of catharsis.
Composer:
Giacomo Puccini
Cast:
Hungarian State Opera Chorus,
Hungarian State Opera Orchestra,
.... + 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
Arena di Verona, Arena
16 Jul 2026, Thu
•
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:
René Barbera,
Michele Spotti,
.... + 3
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
Opera
Arena di Verona, Arena
17 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
Classical Concert
17 Jul 2026, Fri
•
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
Hungarian State Opera House, Opera House
18 Jul 2026, Sat
•
6 PM
For opera lovers, Puccini's wonderful music elevates tragedy to the heights of catharsis.
Cast:
Hungarian State Opera Chorus,
Hungarian State Opera Orchestra,
.... + 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
18 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
Royal Opera House (Covent Garden), Main Stage
18 Jul 2026, Sat
•
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.
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
18 Jul 2026, Sat
•
9 PM
One of the most iconic operas in history returns to Rome in a breathtaking new vision as Giuseppe Verdi’s Aida is presented at the Festival di Caracalla 2026. Directed by the internationally acc...
Cast:
Fabio Sartori,
Teatro dell`Opera di Roma Orchestra,
.... + 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
18 Jul 2026, Sat
•
9:15 PM
Passion, power, and tragedy come vividly to life as Giacomo Puccini’s Tosca takes the stage at the Puccini Festival 2026. Performed in the evocative setting of the Teatro all'aperto Giacomo ...
Cast:
Carlo Montanaro,
Adam Smith,
.... + 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
Arena di Verona, Arena
19 Jul 2026, Sun
•
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:
Clémentine Margaine,
Yusif Eyvazov,
.... + 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
19 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
Hungarian State Opera House, Opera House
20 Jul 2026, Mon
•
6 PM
For opera lovers, Puccini's wonderful music elevates tragedy to the heights of catharsis.
Cast:
Hungarian State Opera Chorus,
Hungarian State Opera Orchestra,
.... + 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
Royal Opera House (Covent Garden), Main Stage
21 Jul 2026, Tue
•
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.
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
Sydney Opera House, Joan Sutherland Theatre
21 Jul 2026, Tue
•
7:30 PM
A father’s curse, a daughter’s fate. As innocence is shattered, revenge becomes the only prayer.
Composer:
Giuseppe Verdi
Cast:
Sesto Quatrini,
Dalibor Jenis,
.... + 5
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
Rigoletto
Classical Concert
21 Jul 2026, Tue
•
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
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