Opera

To play or not to play: A Swiss theater director comes to Israel to test the murky Wagnerian waters

Milo Rau is clearly determined to dive into the multi-layered, dense underbelly of various situations to divine the whys and wherefores and, hopefully, uncover the real state of play.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2026|ByBARRY DAVIS

BAYREUTH FESTIVAL HALL in Germany, built specifically for the performance of Wagner’s stage works.

JOHN MALKOVICH: ‘I’m thrilled to return to Israel.’

John Malkovich to return to Israel with satirical theatrical-musical show

Oscar nominee John Malkovich will return to Tel Aviv for a musical performance blending classical music, comedy, and brutal criticism.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2026|BySAGI BIN NUN

Cinderella meets the prince – rehearsal of the Jerusalem premiere of ‘Cinderella,’ opera by Massenet.

Jerusalem Theatre hosts Massenet’s Cinderella in a one-time opera event

A modern, adult take on ‘Cinderella’ as composed by Jules Massenet – a joint production of The Jerusalem Opera and The Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra.

JUNE 14, 2026|ByBASIA MONKA

A BOUTIQUE ROOM at the Pastoral Hotel in Kfar Blum.

Pastoral Hotel: A symphony of culture, comfort - review

Kfar Blum continues to offer diverse artistic programs alongside sumptuous culinary experiences.

MARCH 2, 2026|ByTALY SHARON

Israeli Opera returns to Ofakim with community Hebrew production of The Magic Flute

According to the opera company, the performance marked its first return to Ofakim in more than a decade and formed part of its 40th anniversary season.

FEBRUARY 3, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

The Israeli Opera returned to Ofakim on Monday evening with a community production of The Magic Flute. February 3.

Jewish musical group performs song in Hebrew in historic Australia Day concert in Sydney

It marked the first time Hebrew has been sung at the iconic Opera House Forecourt in any concert setting, and also the first time a Jewish song has been performed at the Australia Day Live concert.

JANUARY 26, 2026ByMATHILDA HELLER

SHIR, the Australian Jewish Music Festival, outside the Sydney Opera House.

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.

DECEMBER 21, 2025ByLIRAN GURKIEWICZ

Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra performs ‘Aida’ opera - review

Youthful, graceful, and very competent, with a cast of top singers, Maestro Vincenzo Milletari took the audience to ancient Egypt and its unique rituals and customs.

DECEMBER 21, 2025BySARAH HERSHENSON

ISRAELI CONDUCTOR Lahav Shani and members of the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra receive applause from the audience following their performance as guests at the Konzerthaus Berlin, as part of the ongoing Musikfest Berlin, following their disinvitation from the Flanders Festival Ghent, in Berlin, Germa

Sydney Opera House lit with menorah after deadly antisemitic attack

“Lighting the Opera House is a simple but powerful gesture: a message to the world that we cherish our Jewish community, that we honour their courage, and that we stand with them in solidarity."

DECEMBER 16, 2025ByGRACE GILSON/JTA

The Hanukkah menorah is projected onto the sails of the Sydney Opera House on December 15, 2025 in Sydney, Australia.

Jerusalem highlights: December 5-11

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

DECEMBER 5, 2025ByHAGAY HACOHEN

After October 7, Purcell’s 'Dido and Aeneas' rings truer than ever

The decision to open the 40th opera season on Tuesday with Dido and Aeneas is a lovely nod to the past while ensuring the opera in Israel has a future.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025ByHAGAY HACOHEN