The Israeli Opera

'Turandot' returns to Israel's Opera after Operation Rising Lion

The opera was deep in rehearsals when the Israel-Iran war broke out.

 THE ISRAELI OPERA’S production of Puccini’s ‘Turandot’ has it all.
 ‘A Sick Day for Amos McGee.’

Jerusalem highlights: June 27-July 3

 Peter Wedd

A symphony of solidarity: The Israeli Opera to host moving benefit for October 7 orphans

The Israeli Operage stages ‘Ariadne auf Naxos.’

The Israeli Opera unveils Strauss’s Ariadne auf Naxos


Puccini’s ‘La Bohème beckons audiences to the Israeli Opera

Adapted from the 1851 novel Scenes of Bohemian Life by Henri Murger, Puccini’s version soared to hold a unique place in the hearts of audiences ever since it was first performed in 1896.

‘LA BOHÈME’ brings Paris to life.

Opera to show screenings on Valentine’s Day across Israel

The opera was recently performed at the Israeli Opera in a vivid homage to the late director Omri Nitzan under revival director Shirit Lee Weiss. 

 MARIA NAZAROVA and Bogdan Volkov in ‘The Love Elixir.’

Top 10 reasons to leave the house: January 31 - February 11

These are the top 10 reasons to leave the house this week.

 THE ISRAEL Opera’s version of Humperdinck’s ‘Hansel and Gretel

Top 10 reasons to leave the house: January 24-31

Fun events to take part in throughout Israel in the coming week.

YUVAL LIEBLICH plays Zeppelin.

Britten’s ‘War Requiem’ at the Israeli Opera

“When it was first performed, the work was a way to commemorate terrible days that, it was hoped, will never return, yet to our great sorrow they do,” director Ido Ricklin told The Jerusalem Post.

 SOPRANO SHAKED STRUL appears in ‘War Requiem’ by Benjamin Britten.

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.

 ‘L’ELISIR D’AMORE’ at the Israeli Opera.

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.

 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).

Security restrictions won't stop Sukkot theatre events

Israel has plenty to do during the holiday week.

 The Ruth Kanner Theatre Group at the Janco Dada Museum in Ein Hod.

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.

 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.

 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.

 HILA FAHIMA: Rigoletto thinks that if he puts on a mask, he is safe.