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Atlanta Opera debuts new staging of 'Turandot' on April 25

The Italian composer Giacomo Puccini died of a heart attack on Nov. 29, 1924 without finishing his newest opera “Turandot.” ...
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The Met’s ‘Magic Flute’ Courts Young Hearts (With a ‘6-7’ to Boot)

Performances in N.Y.C. Julie Taymor’s abridged production of Mozart’s opera has been trimmed down to 90 minutes as the Metropolitan Opera bids to recruit a new generation. Credit... Supported by By ...
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Gilgamesh, The World’s Oldest Epic, Gets A Bold New Opera

'Gilgamesh: the Opera' was commissioned by the Assyrian Arts Institute; it runs March 28 and 29 at California’s Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts. Gilgamesh is not only the world’s oldest epic, ...
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Dallas Opera's new season stages dramatic debuts and beloved encores

The 2026-2027 season for The Dallas Opera will feature four mainstage productions, two family operas, and a trio of annual events, with all productions taking place as usual at Winspear Opera House.
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Post Kennedy Center Split, Washington National Opera Sets Stephen Schwartz Hosted WEST SIDE STORY Gala & More

Washington National Opera has announced that its spring 2026 performances, marking the company’s 70th anniversary season, will take place at venues throughout the greater Washington, D.C. region. The ...
The New York Times

Applying Richard Foreman’s Off-Kilter Aesthetic (and Ducks) to Opera

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by The composer Michael Gordon collaborated with Foreman on “What to Wear” in 2006. The opera makes its belated New York premiere at BAM on Thursday. By ...