The Opera Blog

18 Dec 2024

vivace

Young Friends uniting in support of an Emerging Artist

Through VIVACE, our Young Friends are proud to invest in the next generation of operatic talent, building on last year’s “incredibly rewarding” experience. Read more about how our Young Friends are making a difference.

19 Sep 2024

Essay

The Hum: A Markedly Real Enigma

6 Sep 2024

Essay

The Cult of the American Dream as told through an American Opera

26 Apr 2024

Performance

Voices of Activism

Learn more about the women highlighted during the interlude of Madame Butterfly.

19 Apr 2024

Essay

Madame Butterfly and my Japanese-American Experience

16 Apr 2024

Performance

Director's Note: Madame Butterfly

8 Apr 2024

Madame Butterfly

Madame Butterfly: A Farewell Ritual

Production designer Yuki Izumihara on the "beautiful trap" of Puccini's opera.

21 Nov 2023

Performance

Celebrate the season with concerts from Opera Philadelphia friends!

21 Sep 2023

Festival

Paving new paths for women, from journalism to opera

15 Sep 2023

Festival

Verdi and Simon Boccanegra: Finding operatic inspiration in personal tragedy

Tragic events in Verdi’s life may help explain his emotional connection to...

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