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Arena di Verona
Seasonal performance information for this amphiteatre in Verona, Italy with online ticket purchasing capability.
De Vlaamse Opera
The De Vlaamse Opera from Antwerp, Belgium. Information on performance schedules, seating options and news features.
Den Jyske Opera
Danish National Opera was founded in Denmark's second-largest city, Aarhus, Jutland, in 1947 as an alternative to the Royal Danish Opera in Copenhagen
Den Norsk Opera
The Norwegian National Opera website gives information on forthcoming opera, ballet and concert performances in addition to an online box office facility.
English National Opera
Britain’s only full-time repertory opera company and one of the world’s few operatic ensembles.
In a major operatic first, Oscar award-winning film director Anthony Minghella presents a simply stunning new production of Puccini's tragic Madam Butterfly.
Critically lauded conductor David Parry and an exceptional artistic team, drawn from the worlds of opera and film, collaborate on this landmark staging, starring an impressive British cast - including Mary Plazas, Gwyn Hughes Jones, Christopher Purves and Jean Rigby.
Exposing the work's exquisite music and heartbreaking drama, Minghella's visually captivating Madam Butterfly promises a rare evening of pure emotion until December 13th 2005
English Touring Opera
The ETO is one of Britain’s leading opera companies.
During their spring and autumn tours, the company presents english sung opera at many theatres throughout England. This year there are 20 venues.
Included in the autumn/winter schedule they include Falstaff, Alcina and The Magic Flute.
http://www.englishtouringopera.org.uk
Finnish National Opera
Current news articles and information on upcoming opera, ballet and concert performances at the Finnish National Opera.
Glyndebourne
Now in its 70th year, Glyndebourne is one of the world's best known opera houses with an award-winning 1200 seat theatre. Glyndebourne hosts an annual festival in addition to the Glyndebourne Touring Opera. Find an event near you for a geat evening out.
GMN
An 'arts-network' containing information and current news features on classical, jazz and world music; opera; ballet and theatre.
Goteborgsoperan
The new Goteborg opera offers a wide range of opera, ballet and musicals throughout the year, combined with tours in Sweden and Europe.
Gran Teatre del Liceu
The Gran Teatre del Liceu established in 1847 performs many famous operas. Information about the current seasons performances, tickets and subscriptions. The above scene is from Otello for the 2006 season.
http://www.liceubarcelona.com/eng
Hellenic National Opera
The website of the Greek National Opera in Athens gives information on upcoming opera performances and on the performers themselves.
Hungarian State Opera
Information on premiers and current performance schedulesin Budapest, ticket reservations and subscriptions are all available here.
La Fenice
This site provides news articles about opera at the La Fenice theatre in Venice in addition to performance schedules for the season and an online ticket purchasing facility.
La Monnaie
La Monnaie was inaugurated in 1700, making it one of the oldest cultural institutions in Europe, based in Place De La Monnaie in Brussels. It has been presenting opera performances since. Only available in French or Flemish.
Mariinsky Theatre
Home to the Kirov opera, the Mariinsky theatre in St Petersburg has undertaken co-productions with the world's top opera companies including La Scala.
New York City Opera
New York City Opera was founded in 1943 to provide financially accessible opera performances to a wide audience-opera that would reflect the company's commitment to innovative repertory choices and the development of American opera.
NorrlansOperan
NorrlandsOperan in Umeå was born in 1974, staging classical opera, modern musical drama, dance and concerts.
Opera Bastille and the Palais Garnier
The official website of the Opera National de Paris includes season program of the Palais Garnier and the Opera Bastille. Also information about booking conditions. Only in French.
Opera de Bordeaux
Bordeaux's opera company has been granted the prestigious title of Opera National, the appellation controlee of the French opera world. Site in French.
Opera de Lausanne
Performance schedules and online ticket booking facilities for the Opera de Lausanne in Switzerland. Site in French.
Opera Monte Carlo
Opera, concert and dance performance details for the Opera Monte Carlo, in additon to reservation procedure information.
Opera National de Lyon
The national opera in Lyon website gives information about forthcoming opera and ballet performances together with news features and reviews. Site in French.
Opera National de Paris
Listed above under Opera Bastille and Palais Garnier, the Paris national opera website provides information on upcoming performances and offers an online booking facility.
Opera National du Rhin
Founded in 1972, the Opera National du Rhin is currently the only functioning regional opera house in France and a key part of the french and international operatic scene.
http://www.opera-national-du-rhin.com
Opera North
Leeds has established itself as one of the leading arts companies in the United Kingdom and one of the most imaginative opera companies in Europe. You can listen to samples from various operas online.
Opera Rara
London based Opera Rara specialises in bringing back forgotten operatic repertoire of the nineteenth century. Operas once threatened with extinction are regularly brought vividly back to life.
Opera Ireland
Opera Ireland is Ireland's national opera company staging two seasons of opera each year in Dublin's Gaiety Theatre.
Online booking available.
Opera Theatre Company
Based in Dublin the Irish Opera company tours throughout the country.
It has commissioned and performed several new operas by Irish composers.
Operabase
An impressive opera resource providing a search facilty of over 47,000 opera performances, a permanent archive of reviews and current news articles. It helps if you know what your looking for.
Sadler's Wells
Sadler's Wells Theatre is London's premier stage for international dance, opera and music theatre.
San Francisco Opera
One of the most renowned opera houses worldwide, the site provides performance calenders, subscription and ticket information.
Scottish Opera
Scottish Opera based in Glasgow at the Theatre Royal, delivers main scale performances in established venues in Scotland together with smaller scale touring performances.
http://www.scottishopera.org.uk/
Staatsoper
Lists all concerts of the Staatsoper of Berlin. Also information about conductors, soloists and the dates and programme of symphony, chamber and brunch concerts.
http://www.staatsoper-berlin.de/
Sydney Opera House
Composed of the opera theatre, offering performances of opera, ballet and contemporary dance, the concert hall hosting symphony concerts, chamber music, opera, dance and choral concerts, the drama theatre and playhouse.
http://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/
Teatro alla Scala
The world-famous opera house Teatro alla Scala was founded in the 18th century by empress Maria Theresa of Austria and is now Milans main opera house.
http://www.teatroallascala.org
Teatro Comunale di Bologna
Information on productions, concerts and performances at the Teatro Comunale located in the heart of Bologna. Online and advance ticketing facilities are available.
http://www.comunalebologna.it/
Teatr Weilki National Opera
Poland's grandest opera and ballet institution for over 160 years, Teatr Wielki - National Opera hosts major world opera and ballet classics.
Teatro dell Opera
Opera and ballet performance schedule information for the Teatro dell Opera, Rome.
The Athens Concert Hall
The Athens Concert Hall website features information on performance schedules, news articles and an online ticket purchasing facility.
The New Israeli Opera
The only opera company in Israel, many opera companies from all over the world have performed in guest productions in the New Israeli Opera opera house.
http://www.israel-opera.co.il/
The Opera Critic
Published in New Zealand, the Opera Critic is an essential resource for all opera lovers with up-to-date opera reviews and articles and links to opera companies worldwide.
http://www.theoperacritic.com/
The Royal Opera House
Based in Covent Garden, London, the Royal Opera House is one of the World's greatest theatres, home to the Royal Ballet, the Royal Opera and the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House. A full schedule is available all year long.
Theater der Bundesstadt Bonn
One of the most renowned theartres and opera houses in the world. Theater de Bundesstadt Bonn, Germany offers a wide variety of operatic performances.
Theatre Imperial de Compiègne
From Compiegne, France, the Theatre Imperial site holds information on the season programme with ticket and tariff details.
http://www.theatre-imperial.com/
Washington National Opera
Washington National Opera celebrates its golden anniversary with a unique production of three fully staged individual acts from three different operas. This production stars Plácido Domingo in a special tribute to his tenth anniversary with the company. Audiences will have only six opportunities to see these festive performances.
Welsh National Opera
The WNO aims to produce, perform and tour thrilling and entertaining world-class opera. Information regarding current and upcoming performances.
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