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
Opera in the Park puts on a performance of Madama Butterfly
The Israeli opera steps out for its annual al fresco airing in Tel Aviv.
'Kaleidoscope of colorful butterflies': The Revolution Orchestra encounters Gershwin
All the musical talents returned onstage for a final encore of “Summertime” and the audience, grateful and appreciative, stood up and honored them with thunderous applause.
Visually stunning 'Mozart’s Requiem' takes to the stage in Tel Aviv
The performance is a visually stunning creative tour de force. One hopes that the exciting visual dimension – rare for Requiem – appeals to a younger generation of curious music lovers.
‘Madame Butterfly’ to grace Tel Aviv in free performance
The cast includes notable performers from the Israeli Opera and will feature a captivating ensemble of dancers, with the Israeli Opera Choir accompanied by the Rishon Lezion Symphony Orchestra.
The story of 'The City': Israel's neo-noir rap opera movie
As the viewers repeated key lines and laughed when certain characters appeared, the vibe was reminiscent of The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Israeli Opera ends season with ‘blazing’ production of Mozart’s ‘Requiem’
Weiss and Barnea are eager to represent this rich, highly Catholic, Latin text in a blazing new manner.
‘The City’ is a dazzling Israeli rap opera
The movie isn’t just showing off its cleverness, although if it were, it would be understandable. Instead, it’s using the whole noir/rap package to create and critique a canvas of Israeli society.
Tel Aviv summer opera program returns
The selected operas include Mozart’s Cosi Fan Tutte, Gounod’s Romeo et Juliette, and Britten’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, showcasing a diverse range of musical styles and theatrical excellence.
Il Trovatore: Israeli Opera shows depths of human anguish during wartime - review
The sad lives of the Romani, who lack even chairs to be able to use their legs with which to fend off spirits are examined in the Israeli Opera’s brilliant performance.