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30 Dec 2025, Tue
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7 PM
Always on the top list of the world's most watched — and loved — operas, Mozart's Die Zauberflöte is a must-see for both the opera enthusiast and the beginner!
Composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Cast:
Alan Gilbert,
Royal Swedish Orchestra,
.... + 6
Die Zauberflöte
Premiere of this production:
30 September 1791,
Theater auf der Wieden, Vienna
The opera begins with the overture, which Mozart composed last.
Act 1
Scene 1: A rough, rocky landscape
Tamino, a handsome prince lost in a distant land, is pursued by a serpent and asks the gods to save him (aria: "Zu Hilfe! Zu Hilfe!" segued into trio: "Stirb, Ungeheuer, durch uns're Macht!"). He faints, and three ladies, attendants of the Queen of the Night, appear an ... Read More
Die Zauberflöte
Opera
30 Dec 2025, Tue
•
7 PM
After stints at the Metropolitan Opera New York and with shooting star Johanna Wallroth as Pamina, this globally acclaimed production of Mozart's most famous opera returns to Basel.
Cast:
Jörg Halubek,
André Morsch,
.... + 7
Die Zauberflöte
Premiere of this production:
30 September 1791,
Theater auf der Wieden, Vienna
The opera begins with the overture, which Mozart composed last.
Act 1
Scene 1: A rough, rocky landscape
Tamino, a handsome prince lost in a distant land, is pursued by a serpent and asks the gods to save him (aria: "Zu Hilfe! Zu Hilfe!" segued into trio: "Stirb, Ungeheuer, durch uns're Macht!"). He faints, and three ladies, attendants of the Queen of the Night, appear an ... Read More
Die Zauberflöte
Opera
Staatsoper Unter den Linden (Berlin State Opera), Staatsoper Unter den Linden
30 Dec 2025, Tue
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7:30 PM
In poetic images, Lindy Hume presents the work as a nostalgic retrospective of a carefree, all-too transient youth. In poetic images, Lindy Hume presents the work as a nostalgic retrospective of a car...
Composer:
Giacomo Puccini
Cast:
Aleksandra Kurzak,
Saimir Pirgu,
.... + 6
La Bohème
Premiere of this production:
01 February 1896,
Teatro Regio, Turin
Place: Paris
Time: Around 1830.
Act 1
In the four bohemians' garret (Christmas Eve)
Marcello is painting while Rodolfo gazes out of the window. They complain of the cold. In order to keep warm, they burn the manuscript of Rodolfo's drama. Colline, the philosopher, enters shivering and disgruntled at not having been able to pawn some books. Schaunard, the musician of the group, arrives w ... Read More
La Bohème
Opera
Teatro Real, Main Auditorium
30 Dec 2025, Tue
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7:30 PM
Carmen is Georges Bizet's final opera and masterpiece, based on the novel by Prosper Mérimée. Great voices, like those of Aigul Akhmethsina, Michael Fabiano, Charles Castro...
Composer:
Georges Bizet
Cast:
Lucas Meachem,
Michael Fabiano,
.... + 6
Carmen
Premiere of this production:
03 March 1875,
Opéra-Comique, Paris
Place: Seville, Spain, and surrounding hills
Time: Around 1820
Act 1
A square, in Seville. On the right, a door to the tobacco factory. At the back, a bridge. On the left, a guardhouse.
A group of soldiers relaxes in the square, waiting for the changing of the guard and commenting on the passers-by ("Sur la place, chacun passe"). Micaëla appears, seeking José. Moralè ... Read More
Carmen
Opera
30 Dec 2025, Tue
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7:30 PM
Director Ted Huffman brings the opera to the stage in stunningly beautiful images and with great narrative tension.
Cast:
Evan Rogister,
Davide Luciano,
.... + 5
Madama Butterfly
Premiere of this production:
17 February 1904,
La Scala, Milan
Act 1
1. A short orchestral prelude with a busy, fugal opening theme, followed by a second theme of more overtly Japanese character, leads straight into the opening scene.
2. E soffitto e pareti ("And ceiling and walls"). Pinkerton and Goro are inspecting a small house which sits on a hill and overlooks the bay. Goro has found the house for Pinkerton and his bride, and is showing him t ... Read More
Madama Butterfly
Opera
Oslo Opera House, Main Stage
31 Dec 2025, Wed
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5 PM
Cinematic opera magic from Barrie Kosky. Mozart’s The Magic Flute is one of the world's most beloved operas – a fantastical blend of comedy, magic and profound human insight. Experienc...
Cast:
Kristiina Poska,
Alina Wunderlin,
.... + 6
The Magic Flute
Premiere of this production:
30 September 1791,
Theater auf der Wieden, Vienna
The opera begins with the overture, which Mozart composed last.
Act 1
Scene 1: A rough, rocky landscape
Tamino, a handsome prince lost in a distant land, is pursued by a serpent and asks the gods to save him (aria: "Zu Hilfe! Zu Hilfe!" segued into trio: "Stirb, Ungeheuer, durch uns're Macht!"). He faints, and three ladies, attendants of the Queen of the Night, appear an ... Read More
The Magic Flute
Opera
Sydney Opera House, Joan Sutherland Theatre
31 Dec 2025, Wed
•
7:45 PM
Indulge in this timeless award-winning production this NYE
Cast:
Paul Fitzsimon,
Angela Hogan,
.... + 5
Madama Butterfly on New Year’s Eve
Premiere of this production:
17 February 1904,
La Scala, Milan
Act 1
1. A short orchestral prelude with a busy, fugal opening theme, followed by a second theme of more overtly Japanese character, leads straight into the opening scene.
2. E soffitto e pareti ("And ceiling and walls"). Pinkerton and Goro are inspecting a small house which sits on a hill and overlooks the bay. Goro has found the house for Pinkerton and his bride, and is showing him t ... Read More
Madama Butterfly on New Year’s Eve
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