Anna Netrebko, Ermonela Jaho, Andreas Schager, Julia Bullock, Freddie De Tomasso Headline Royal Ballet & Opera’s 2025-26 Cinema Season
By David SalazarThe Royal Ballet and Opera has announced its 2025-26 cinema season which will feature nine productions screened across 1,500 cinemas around the world.
Here is a look at the operas on the slate.
“Tosca” is fist on the slate with Music Director Jakub Hrůša and Oliver Mears leading a new production of “Tosca.” Anna Netrebko, Freddie De Tommaso, and Gerald Finley star.
Screening Date: Oct. 1, 2025
Then comes “La Traviata,” starring Ermonela Jaho under the musical direction of Antonello Manacorda. Jaho was previously featured in this same Richard Eyre production in a noteworthy recording at the ROH.
Screening Date: Jan. 14, 2026
Barrie Kosky’s new production of “Siegfried” gets the cinema treatment. Antonio Pappano conducts a cast that includes Andreas Schager, Peter Hoare, Christopher Maltman, Elisabet Strid, Christopher Purves, and Soloman Howard.
Screening Date: March 31, 2026
The final screening of the season is “The Magic Flute” in David McVicar’s production, conducted by Marie Jacquot. Julia Bullock, Amitai Pati, Kathryn Lewek, Soloman Howard, and Huw Montague Rendall star.
Screening Date: April 21, 2026
“It is going to be a fantastic Season on the big screen. I’m particularly delighted that our new production of ‘Tosca,’ the first production with our new Music Director Jakub Hrůša, will be shared with worldwide audiences. The reaction to ‘Die Walküre’ last season was astonishing and I’m sure ‘Siegfried’ will be just as breathtakingly imaginative. Other titles include ‘La traviata’ and ‘The Magic Flute’ which are perfect for those just discovering opera as the visceral and all-encompassing art form it is,” noted Oliver Mears, Director of Opera at The Royal Opera.
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