Opera
Viktor Ullmann’s 'Der Kaiser von Atlantis' as a manifesto against tyranny - review
Ullmann completed this significantly historical work in Ghetto Theresienstadt just before he was sent to his death in Auschwitz-Birkenau.
Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra performs ‘Aida’ opera - review
Sydney Opera House lit with menorah after deadly antisemitic attack
Jerusalem highlights: December 5-11
Jerusalem highlights: October 25-31
What's new to do in Israel's capital?
Israeli Opera’s bold 2025 season opener is part opera, part kibbutz
Donizetti’s L’elisir d’amore opens the Israeli Opera's 2025 season with a unique Israeli twist.
Jerusalem highlights: October 4-10
What's new to do in Israel's capital?
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.
