Opera
Bayreuth stages Wagner’s Rienzi, opera that captivated Hitler
For the first time in its 150-year history, the Bayreuth Festival staged Wagner’s Rienzi, Hitler’s favorite opera, reopening questions about propaganda and antisemitism.
To play or not to play: A Swiss theater director comes to Israel to test the murky Wagnerian waters
John Malkovich to return to Israel with satirical theatrical-musical show
Jerusalem Theatre hosts Massenet’s Cinderella in a one-time opera event
Michael Ajzenstadt, Israel’s ‘Mister Opera,’ dies at 71
Michael Ajzenstadt, artistic administrator of the Israeli Opera for over 30 years and a pivotal figure in Israel's opera scene, passed away on Saturday, leaving a lasting legacy.
Israeli Opera ‘Theodor’ debuts in New York
The Israeli opera 'Theodor: The Unknown Story of Herzl' debuted in New York, showcasing Herzl’s Zionist vision through a powerful musical performance.
Israeli Opera finds its new CEO in Tali Barash Gottlieb
The opera is in the process of reorganizing its managerial responsibilities in order to successfully cope with new challenges.
A thought-provoking ‘Rigoletto’ - opera review
It is a thought-provoking production, and the costumes, acting, and singing of Verdi’s inspirational music all combine for a memorable experience.
'Genius': Verdi’s ‘Rigoletto’ to conclude Israeli Opera Season
For Lahyani, one of the near-miraculous aspects of opera is how the emotions the singers release on stage enter the heart of the audience instantly, in a never-to-be-repeated moment.
'Armida e Rinaldo': A rarely performed opera arrives in Jerusalem - review
This piece had only been performed a single time since its debut, over two centuries ago, and it has a connection with Jerusalem
Great minds against themselves: Purcell's 'Dido and Aeneas' returns to the stage
Originally performed in an all-girls school in London, the opera could be seen as an educational one, with warnings that young women should not trust men and their promises.
Gil Shaham to perform Dvorák with Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra
Shaham and the IPO will also be performing Bedrich Smetana Vlatava (Moldau), Dvorák’s Slavonic dances, and Richard Strauss’s Four Symphonic Interludes from his 1924 comic Opera Intermezzo.
Israeli Opera unveils ambitious program for 2025 season
The program includes a diverse selection of almost-certain hits, such as Donizetti’s L’elisir d’amore (The Elixir of Love), which will premier later this year.
The Encore Theatre Company takes a stab at celebrity culture
The Encore Theatre Company in Jerusalem will perform the opera Patience by Gilbert & Sullivan.
