Opera

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.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
SHIR, the Australian Jewish Music Festival, outside the Sydney Opera House.
JOHNNY BOMBINO as Emperor Überall.

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.

|ByLIRAN GURKIEWICZ
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

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.

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

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."

|ByGRACE GILSON/JTA

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.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024ByHAGAY HACOHEN
‘L’ELISIR D’AMORE’ at the Israeli Opera.

Jerusalem highlights: October 25-31

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

OCTOBER 25, 2024ByHAGAY HACOHEN
Jerusalem Cinematheque unveils renovated auditorium

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.

OCTOBER 20, 2024ByHAGAY HACOHEN
THE ISRAELI Opera begins its 2025 season with ‘L’elisir d’amore by Gaetano Donizetti.’ From Left to Right: Yael Levita (Adina), Anat Czarny (Gianetta), and Oded Reich (Belcore).

Jerusalem highlights: October 4-10

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

OCTOBER 4, 2024ByHAGAY HACOHEN
'The Day Everything Changed' graphic novel about October 7.

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.

OCTOBER 1, 2024ByHAGAY HACOHEN
MICHAEL AJZENSTADT

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.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
NOAM HEINZ and Anat Czarny perform last week in New York.

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.

AUGUST 5, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN, HAGAY HACOHEN
TALI BARASH GOTTLIEB.

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.

JULY 11, 2024ByLIRAN GURKIEWICZ
Production of "Verdi Rigoletto"

'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.

JULY 8, 2024ByHAGAY HACOHEN
HILA FAHIMA: Rigoletto thinks that if he puts on a mask, he is safe.

'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

JUNE 22, 2024ByYAEL UNTERMAN
Armida’s coterie