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
‘Dialogues des Carmélites’ ascends at Israeli Opera - review
The final scene of Salve Regina (Hail to the Queen,) during which the nuns embrace their fate and soar into the inky heavens to shine like stars – was a marvel to experience.
Veteran percussion outfit Tremolo to appear at Opera House in Tel Aviv
“This whole show is, basically, storytelling. It is a story told through a story. But people come to see the music, not just to hear it."
The price of a homeland: ‘Aida’ hits the Silver Screen during wartime
There are Hebrew and English subtitles, the sound quality is better, and the Silver Screen offers a rich visual experience on an unparalleled scale.
French opera ‘Dialogues des Carmélites’ comes to Israel
The opera features an almost entirely female cast and offers a profound exploration of Catholic culture.
'Theodor,' the Hebrew opera about Herzl, to hit cinemas on Israel Independence Day
The filmed adaptation of Theodor offers wonderful insights that might have been missed even by those who attended the live performance.
Israeli Opera feels ‘Orfeo ed Euridice’ in Tel Aviv
Directed by Yehezkel Lazarov, this production of Gluck’s Orfeo ed Euridice (Italian spelling) contains multiple layers of meaning, symbols, and sounds.
Mythic opera 'Orfeo ed Euridice' ascends to Tel Aviv
A decade after a Kfar Blum production, Polish director Mariusz Treliński was invited to the Israeli Opera to offer his vision of the myth.
A flood of talent in ‘Rusalka’ - review
This much beloved opera, with its mythical and folk aspects, has delighted opera fans since its world premiere in 1901
The Revolution Orchestra hits musical Main Street
Like many other artistic and cultural activities, it was put on hold in the wake of October 7
Jerusalem highlights March 1-7
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