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Die Entführung aus dem SerailNew Orleans OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Restaging Mozart's 'Abduction from the Seraglio' in 1930s setting proves unconvincing |
 10 Feb 19 / The Advocate |
TurandotNew Orleans OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Puccini's 'Turandot' launches New Orleans Opera season in style |
| 30 Sep 18 / The New Orleans Advocate |
Orphée aux EnfersNew Orleans OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Laughs aplenty in Offenbach’s satire that spares nobody |
| 16 Nov 17 / OperaWire |
New Orleans Opera's 'Orpheus' blurs lines between opera, Broadway |
| 12 Nov 17 / The New Orleans Advocate |
PagliacciNew Orleans OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Opera Association opens season with enjoyable 'Cavalleria Rusticana' and 'Pagliacci' |
| 8 Oct 17 / The New Orleans Advocate |
Cavalleria RusticanaNew Orleans OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Opera Association opens season with enjoyable 'Cavalleria Rusticana' and 'Pagliacci' |
| 8 Oct 17 / The New Orleans Advocate |
FaustNew Orleans OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
New Orleans Opera Association presents devilishly good 'Faust' |
| 3 Apr 17 / The New Orleans Advocate |
Sweeney ToddNew Orleans OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Sondheim's 'Sweeney Todd' fills seats for New Orleans Opera Association |
| 13 Feb 17 / The Advocate |
'Sweeney Todd' delivers as musical and opera |
| 13 Feb 17 / Times-Picayne |
MacbethNew Orleans OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
MACBETH conquers at Mahalia Jackson Theatre |
| 18 Nov 16 / Broadway World |
Michael Chioldi was a fine choice for the title role |
| 14 Nov 16 / The Advocate |
Don GiovanniNew Orleans OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
'Don Giovanni' offers a timely counterpart to the latest political headlines |
| 10 Oct 16 / The New Orleans Advocate |
N.O. Opera seduces audiences with a sexy 'Don Giovanni' as it opens 74th season |
| 9 Oct 16 / Times-Picayne |
ToscaNew Orleans OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
N.O. Opera ends season with intensely dramatic ‘Tosca’ |
| 10 Apr 16 / The Advocate |
Dead Man WalkingNew Orleans OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
A provocative tragedy that expands death penalty arguments |
| 6 Mar 16 / Times-Picayne |
New Orleans Opera’s ‘Dead Man Walking’ is gripping musical theater |
| 6 Mar 16 / The Advocate |
Die FledermausNew Orleans OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
Well sung, acted 'Fledermaus' will go to audience's head at N.O. Opera |
| 16 Nov 15 / Times-Picayne |
Well sung, acted 'Fledermaus' will go to audience's head at N.O. Opera |
| 16 Nov 15 / Bayoubuzz |
New Orleans Opera’s ‘Fledermaus’ offers beautiful music and lots of laughs |
| 15 Nov 15 / The New Orleans Advocate |
La TraviataNew Orleans OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
New Orleans Opera Association opens its 73rd season with Verdi's 'La Traviata' |
| 13 Oct 15 / Times-Picayne |
Le nozze di FigaroNew Orleans OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
'Le Nozze di Figaro' closes season with opera that pleases the ears |
| 14 Apr 15 / Times-Picayne |
Opera ends season with Figaro's high note |
| 13 Apr 15 / NOLA Defender |
N.O. Opera closes season with appealing ‘Marriage of Figaro’ |
| 13 Apr 15 / The New Orleans Advocate |
Lucia di LammermoorNew Orleans OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
'Lucia di Lammermoor' more than a mad scene in director's strong vision |
| 15 Mar 15 / Times-Picayne |
Soprano, tenor shine in N.O. Opera’s ‘Lucia’ production |
| 15 Mar 15 / The New Orleans Advocate |
RusalkaNew Orleans OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Beautiful music, design of 'Rusalka' can't keep N.O. Opera's lifeless staging afloat |
| 16 Nov 14 / Times-Picayne |
CarmenNew Orleans OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
New Orleans Opera's femme fatale |
| 12 Oct 14 / La Defender |
Passionate, lively ‘Carmen’ opens N.O. opera season |
| 12 Oct 14 / Bayoubuzz |
La bohèmeNew Orleans OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
'La Boheme' a sweet, romantic musical kiss from N.O. Opera |
| 7 Apr 14 / Times-Picayne |
The light in the attic |
| 6 Apr 14 / La Defender |
CendrillonNew Orleans OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
New Orleans Opera finds the right foot with Massenet's familiar fairy tale |
| 16 Feb 14 / NOLA Defender |
The glass slipper fits, tunefully |
| 15 Feb 14 / Times-Picayne |
Noye's FluddeNew Orleans OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
N.O. Opera's 'Noah's Flood' awash with magic, deep emotion |
| 17 Nov 13 / Times-Picayne |
Der VampyrNew Orleans OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
New Orleans Opera Association gives German opera a crescent city update |
| 13 Oct 13 / NOLA Defender |
N.O. Opera opens season with well-sung, but campy 'Vampire' |
| 13 Oct 13 / Times-Picayne |
Madama ButterflyNew Orleans OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
'Madama Butterfly' closes season for N.O. Opera with some strong singing |
| 14 Apr 13 / Times-Picayne |
Samson et DalilaNew Orleans OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Virile singing gives N.O. Opera's 'Samson' its winning strength |
| 17 Mar 13 / Times-Picayne |
Il barbiere di SivigliaNew Orleans OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
A cunning crowd pleaser |
| 19 Nov 12 / La Defender |
New Orleans Opera Association opens its subscription season with 'The Barber of Seville' |
| 18 Nov 12 / Times-Picayne |
PagliacciNew Orleans OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
A hotly passionate finale for N.O. Opera's season |
| 29 Apr 12 / Times-Picayne |
Carmina BuranaNew Orleans OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
A hotly passionate finale for N.O. Opera's season |
| 29 Apr 12 / Times-Picayne |
SalomeNew Orleans OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
Bravo to a daring and well-done production |
| 13 Mar 12 / Best of New Orleans |
N.O. Opera unveils a sultry, strongly sung 'Salome' |
| 4 Mar 12 / Times-Picayne |
Head games |
| 4 Mar 12 / NOLA Defender |
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Performance schedule
Beethoven
15 to 16 Jan 2021
Mozart
19 to 21 Mar 2021
Gershwin
30 Apr to 2 May 2021
Puccini
21 to 23 May 2021
News & Articles
| New Orleans Opera postpones 2020-21 season opening |
The company announced the news in a statement noting “As eager as we are to see you again and enjoy live opera together, we must proceed with everyone’s well-being and safety as the topmost priority." |
| 26 Jul 2020 / OperaWire |
| New Orleans Opera extends contract with director Robert Lyall |
The New Orleans Opera Association has extended its contract with Robert Lyall through 2017-18 season, the maestro who serves as general and artistic director for the company. |
| 16 Sep 2014 / Times-Picayne |
| New Orleans Opera announces 2014-15 season of four works |
The New Orleans Opera has quietly announced its 2014-2015 season with a post on the organization's website. |
| 19 Mar 2014 / Times-Picayne |
| New Orleans Opera unveils daring 2013-14 season |
The bill includes one big crowd pleaser – Giacomo Puccini’s “La Boheme” -- and a trio of a compelling, rarely produced works, by Heinrich Marschner, Benjamin Britten and Jules Massenet. |
| 31 May 2013 / Times-Picayne |
| New Orleans Opera refuses to sing the blues over tough economy |
Verdi's Requiem will replace the usual fourth full opera, but the company assures patrons that the move does not signal an impending death knell for the company. |
| 28 Jul 2009 / Times-Picayne |
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