Linda Carducci speaks with opera scholar, Saul Lilienstein, about Verdi's Un Ballo in Maschera (A Masked Ball), based on a historic event – the assassination of King Gustav of Sweden.
The opera repertoire is full of spooky themes, and appearances by the devil, ghosts, witches, and more! Linda Carducci shares her recommendations for spooky operas to enjoy this Halloween.
Gianandrea Noseda and the National Symphony Orchestra embark on their series of Opera in Concert, starting with Verdi's Otello. Nicole Lacroix speaks with Maestro Noseda about his bringing the opera to the concert stage.
Program Director Jim Allison reflects on Gianandrea Noseda's first Ring cycle, his approach to the score, and the special nature of a Ring cycle from Zurich.
Ahead of the much-anticipated performance of Verdi's Otello with the National Symphony Orchestra and Gianandrea Noseda, Linda Carducci provides historical context and synopsis of the operatic masterpiece.
The Washington National Opera gives you a spectacular chance to enjoy Mardi Gras like never before in Songbird, their recreation of Offenbach’s operetta, La Périchole starring Isabel Leonard and Ramin Karimloo.
This February 20th marks the 300th anniversary of the world premiere of Handel’s Giulio Cesare in Egitto, which took place on February 20, 1724 in London at the King's Theatre in Haymarket.
Composers have celebrated Christmas in opera throughout the centuries, from quintessential opera composer Puccini to modern-day composer Kevin Puts. Host David Martosko guides us through Christmastime in opera.
In the next few weeks, operas are coming out of opera houses and into our communities (like the Lincoln Memorial) and our homes! Evan Keely highlights three opera events, out and about, not to be missed.
