Ellen Reid and David Angus to Discuss Ravel’s ‘Daphnis et Chloe’ on BLO’s Latest ‘At Its (s)Core’ Episode

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The Boston Lyric Opera’s “At Its (s)Core” podcast series will feature company Music Director David Angus in a discussion with 2019 Pulitzer-Prize winning composer Ellen Reid during its next episode. The episode, which will broadcast July 23, 2020, will be on the topic of Maurice Ravel’s “Daphnis et Chloe.” Angus and Reid will also discuss the impact they feel the {…}

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Cast Change: Lise Lindström to Step Into Opera Gala at Boston Lyric Opera

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(Credit: Rosie Hardy) The Boston Lyric Opera has announced a cast change for its Opera Gala on Nov. 12, 2025. The company said that American dramatic soprano Lise Lindström will step into a starring role in Boston Lyric Opera’s Opera Gala 2025 performance, “The Ride of the Valkyries,” replacing Christine Goerke, who withdrew due to personal circumstances. The evening will combine {…}

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Christine Goerke & Morris Robinson to Headline Boston Lyric Opera’s ‘Ride of the Valkyries’ as Part of 2025 Opera Gala

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Boston Lyric Opera is set to present “Ride of the Valkyries!,” a one-night-only comedic send-up of Wagner’s “Ring Cycle,” as part of its 2025 Opera Gala on Nov. 12, 2o25, at the SoWa Power Station in Boston’s South End. The showcase combines Wagner’s iconic music with American Songbook classics, humor, and voiceover narration by Emmy and Tony Award winner David {…}

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Boston Lyric Opera 2025-26 Review: Macbeth

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(Credit: Nile Scott Studios) I get it. Making opera in this day and age, in America, is not for amateurs. It is a tough business, with very little governmental support — unlike most countries in the world. That said, with all the sympathy due the Boston Lyric Opera (BLO) as an institution and the artists of this performance, I cannot, {…}

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Norman Garrett & Alexandra LoBianco Lead Boston Lyric Opera’s ‘Macbeth’

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The Boston Lyric Opera is set to open its 49th Season with a new production of Verdi’s “Macbeth.” The production will star Norman Garrett in the title role alongside Alexandra LoBianco as Lady Macbeth. They will be joined by David Junghoon Kim as Macduff, Zaikuan Song as Banquo, Omar Najmi as Malcolm, and Vera Savage as Lady in Waiting. Léon {…}

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Christine Goerke, Norman Garrett, Raehann Bryce-Davis & Brandon Jovanovich Lead Boston Lyric Opera’s 2025-26 Season

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The Boston Lyric Opera has announced its 2025-26 season. Norman Garrett headlines Verdi’s “Macbeth” with Alexandra LoBianco, David Junghoon Kim, and Zaikuan Song. David Angus conducts the production by Steve Maler. Performance Dates: Oct. 10 & 12, 2025 Christine Goerke and Morris Robinson lead Wagner’s “Ride of the Valkyries” with David Angus conducting. Performance Dates: Nov. 12, 2025 Andris Nelsons conducts the {…}

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Boston Lyric Opera to Present ‘Noah’s Flood’

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The Boston Lyric Opera (BLO) is set to present a special free public performance of composer Benjamin Britten’s 1958 work, “Noah’s Flood.” The performance will be held on May 3, 2025 at Symphony Hall and will bring together professional artists, community musicians, and young performers for a vibrant retelling of the classic story of a man driven to save his {…}

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Brandie Sutton, Edward Nelson & Jamie Barton Lead Boston Lyric Opera’s ‘Carousel’

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Boston Lyric Opera is set to present Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Carousel.” The new production will be directed by BLO Artistic Associate Anne Bogart and conducted by BLO Music Director David Angus. The cast will include Brandie Sutton as Julie Jordan, Edward Nelson as Billy Bigelow, Jamie Barton as Nettie Fowler, Anya Matanovič as Carrie Pipperidge, and Omar Najmi as Enoch Snow. {…}

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Boston Lyric Opera to Present ‘Aida’ & The Opera Gala

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Boston Lyric Opera will present “Aida” and “The Opera Gala” on November 10, 2024. “Aida” will be performed at 3 p.m. at the Emerson Colonial Theatre and will be followed by The Opera Gala, BLO’s signature annual fundraiser, at 6 p.m. at the Hilton Boston Park Plaza Hotel. Conducted by BLO Music Director David Angus, “Aida” will feature Michelle Johnson {…}

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Ellen Reid and David Angus to Discuss Ravel’s ‘Daphnis et Chloe’ on BLO’s Latest ‘At Its (s)Core’ Episode

Cast Change: Lise Lindström to Step Into Opera Gala at Boston Lyric Opera

Christine Goerke & Morris Robinson to Headline Boston Lyric Opera’s ‘Ride of the Valkyries’ as Part of 2025 Opera Gala

Boston Lyric Opera 2025-26 Review: Macbeth

Norman Garrett & Alexandra LoBianco Lead Boston Lyric Opera’s ‘Macbeth’

Christine Goerke, Norman Garrett, Raehann Bryce-Davis & Brandon Jovanovich Lead Boston Lyric Opera’s 2025-26 Season

Boston Lyric Opera to Present ‘Noah’s Flood’

Brandie Sutton, Edward Nelson & Jamie Barton Lead Boston Lyric Opera’s ‘Carousel’

Boston Lyric Opera to Present ‘Aida’ & The Opera Gala