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.
John Malkovich to return to Israel with satirical theatrical-musical show
Jerusalem Theatre hosts Massenet’s Cinderella in a one-time opera event
Pastoral Hotel: A symphony of culture, comfort - review
Louisville Orchestra remembers its concertmaster with an opera he performed in a concentration camp
Though Kling played in rehearsals for “Der Kaiser von Atlantis,” the opera was never performed in Theresienstadt.
Israeli Opera revives Verdi's 'Otello'
If theater-goers are left to wonder whether Iago hates Otello because he is a racist or because he was skipped for promotion, opera patrons are rewarded with his aria.
Inspiration behind Poulenc's Opera: 16 guillotined nuns canonized by Pope Francis
On July 17, 1794, at 8:00 p.m., the nuns were executed in the Place du Trône, today's Place de la Nation, after being convicted of hostility to the French Revolution.
My Word: Arts for survival’s sake
As the war rages on, art like ballet and opera brings moments of solace, hope, and a brief escape from harsh realities.
Jerusalem Highlights: November 15-21
What's new to do in Israel's capital?
Israeli Opera’s vibrant revival of Donizetti’s ‘L’elisir d’amore’ charms Tel Aviv - review
Donizetti’s L’elisir d’amore will be performed daily, except on Tuesday, November 12, with the final show set to take place on Monday, November 18.
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.
