What starts as Wagner’s Ride of the Valkyries explodes into a full-throttle joyride through the opera canon. BLO kicks things off with that thunderous prelude—then gleefully romps through a dazzling mashup of operatic showstoppers, unexpected twists, and musical spectacle. It’s a concert with no brakes and all bravado. The music? Unmissable. The vibe? All-out BLO. Save the Date! The Opera Gala 2025: November 12, 2025. Secure your concert subscription now, and stay tuned for details on gala festivities surrounding the performance. LEARN MORE
Opera Performances
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Mozart's The Magic Flute
12-20-2025 7:30 pm
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The opera was first performed in Vienna in 1791, and is in the form of a Singspiel - including both singing and spoken dialog. It is currently the third most-often performed opera worldwide, a favorite in opera houses around the globe
The performance is a benefit fundraiser to support operation of the 51 Walden facility. Proceeds contribute valuable funds to the maintenance and operation of 51 Walden, a community resource supporting hundreds of local residents each week throughout the year.
Mozart's The Magic Flute
12-21-2025 2:00 pm
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The opera was first performed in Vienna in 1791, and is in the form of a Singspiel - including both singing and spoken dialog. It is currently the third most-often performed opera worldwide, a favorite in opera houses around the globe.
The performance is a benefit fundraiser to support operation of the 51 Walden facility. Proceeds contribute valuable funds to the maintenance and operation of 51 Walden, a community resource supporting hundreds of local residents each week throughout the year.
Boston Lyric Opera - Vanessa
01-08-2026 7:30 pm
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Andris Nelsons leads a brilliant ensemble of opera’s foremost stars in Samuel Barber’s Vanessa – the 1958 Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece that stands as a pinnacle of American opera. Presented in Symphony Hall’s legendary acoustics, with Gian Carlo Menotti’s poignant libretto and Barber’s achingly beautiful score, this mid-century masterpiece explores the illusions of love through music of extraordinary emotional power. Presented in collaboration with Boston Symphony Orchestra. Performed with the Boston Lyric Opera Chorus. LEARN MORE
Boston Lyric Opera - Vanessa (2)
01-10-2026 8:00 pm
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Andris Nelsons leads a brilliant ensemble of opera’s foremost stars in Samuel Barber’s Vanessa – the 1958 Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece that stands as a pinnacle of American opera. Presented in Symphony Hall’s legendary acoustics, with Gian Carlo Menotti’s poignant libretto and Barber’s achingly beautiful score, this mid-century masterpiece explores the illusions of love through music of extraordinary emotional power. Presented in collaboration with Boston Symphony Orchestra. Performed with the Boston Lyric Opera Chorus. LEARN MORE
Melrose Symphony - A Night at the Opera
03-07-2026 8:00 pm
$35 Gen'l Admission
Back by popular demand! The Melrose Symphony’s third Opera Night showcases blockbuster favorites from the world of opera. Maestro Udagawa will educate and entertain audiences by sharing the background of these opera highlights and how the music enhances each story.
Soloists: Mara Bonde, soprano; Krista River, mezzo; Ethan Bremner, tenor; Philip Lima, baritone
Boston Lyric Opera
03-24-2026 7:30 pm
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Raehann Bryce-Davis, hailed as “one of the best mezzo-sopranos of this generation” (The New York Observer), takes the stage in a classical crossover recital presented by Boston Lyric Opera. Celebrated for her “powerhouse vocals” (OperaWire) and commanding presence, Bryce-Davis brings her extraordinary artistry to a program spanning opera, art song, and contemporary works. A dynamic performer equally at home with Verdi, Wagner, and new commissions, she has graced the stages of the Metropolitan Opera, Dutch National Opera, and Los Angeles Philharmonic—earning acclaim for her “rich, velvety tone” and dramatic depth.
Mozart’s Idomeneo
04-24-2026 7:30 pm
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Boston Baroque proudly presents its first-ever production of Mozart’s Idomeneo, a deeply moving opera exploring the tragic conflict between duty and love. King Idomeneo, having vowed to sacrifice the first living being he encounters after surviving a storm, faces a heartrending choice when that being turns out to be his own son, Idamante.
This fully-staged production features a stellar cast, including David Portillo as Idomeneo, Hera Hyesang Park as Ilia, Valerie Eickhoff as Idamante, Wendy Bryn Harmer as Elettra, Omar Najmi as Arbace, and Joel Clemens as La Voce. Under the direction of conductor David Bates, the performance brings to life Mozart’s rich orchestration, dramatic intensity, and lyrical beauty.
Boston Lyric Opera - Daughter of the Regiment
04-24-2026 7:30 pm
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Laughter meets revolutionary spirit in BLO’s staging of Donizetti’s glorious comedy. Inspired by the life of Deborah Sampson, the Massachusetts revolutionary who disguised herself as a man to fight for independence, this production transports us to Revolutionary-era Boston, telling a heartfelt tale of love and loyalty to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. With a new English dialogue by Kirsten Greenidge, it’s a patriotic toast to America at 250—and to the rebels who shaped it.
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