(Photo: Nile Hawver/Nile Scott Studios) On the surface, this production of “Das Lied von der Erde” as a drama is an interesting idea. Mahler wrote no operas, but “The Song of the Earth” is the closest one gets. Schoenberg’s arrangement is also a hidden gem that fits the inauguration of Boston Lyric Opera’s new music hall perfectly (a small but {…}
The Boston Lyric Opera is set to present a new production of Gaetano Donizetti’s “La Fille du Regiment.” The new production will be directed by John de los Santos with new English dialogue by OBIE Award-winning Boston playwright Kirsten Greenidge. The opera will be conducted by Kelly Kuo and will star Brenda Rae, Spencer Britten, Kenneth Kellogg, Sandra Piques Eddy, {…}
Boston Lyric Opera (BLO) is set to present a new staging of “Song of the Earth” (Das Lied von der Erde). The work will be presented between March 20 and 29 and will be directed by acclaimed theater artist and BLO Artistic Associate Anne Bogart, who penned an original script that creates a narrative through line. The production will feature {…}
The Boston Lyric Opera has announced its 2026-27 season celebrating its 50th anniversary. The company will present Gioachino Rossini’s “Guillaume Tell” in a production by Vita Tzykun and David Adam Moore. David Angus conducts that includes George Gagnidze, Konu Kim, Anya Matanovič, Nina Yoshida Nelsen, Brianna J. Robinson, Morgan Mastrangelo, and James Demler. Performance Dates: Sep. 25-Oct. 4, 2026 The Boston Lyric Opera will celebrate its {…}
The Boston Lyric Opera (BLO) is set to join forces with the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) and Music Director Andris Nelsons to present a concert performance of Samuel Barber’s “Vanessa.” The performance will take place Jan. 8 & 10, 2026 at Symphony Hall with a cast that includes Jennifer Holloway in the title role of Vanessa, Samantha Hankey as Erika, {…}
(Photo credit: Courtesy BLO) The Boston Lyric Opera recently broke ground on the renovation of its new Opera + Community Studios located at Midway Artist Studios in Boston’s Fort Point neighborhood. The new arts space will be a 16,000-square-foot place where artists and community members from the neighborhood and across the city will create, connect, and collaborate. In a statement, {…}
(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 {…}
(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, {…}
GBH Music has partnered with Boston Lyric Opera and New England Conservatory of Music to explore and demystify opera through the new digital video series, “Getting into Opera.” The video series follows emerging vocalists in a masterclass led by guest artists. Episodes already released include “Davóne Tines and Morgan Mastrangelo,” “Susan Graham and Mary Kray,” “Patricia Racette and Emily Michiko {…}
Boston Lyric Opera (BLO) has announced the 15th annual roster of Jane & Steven Akin Emerging Artists. The program spotlights a new generation of opera talent through a season of onstage performances, public programs, and collaborative projects. The 2025-26 class will be celebrated at the fall’s Opera Gala 2025 and featured in two major collaborations: a new digital video series with {…}
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 {…}