| Opera Philadelphia - Philadelphia | 28 April 2024 |
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Don GiovanniOpera PhiladelphiaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
The foibles of Don Giovanni at Opera Philadelphia |
 20 May 14 / Broadway World |
A Don Giovanni with an emphasis on the jocularity |
| 12 May 14 / The Opera Critic |
'Don Giovanni' on a bumpy road to hell |
| 29 Apr 14 / Philadelphia Inquirer |
SalomeOpera PhiladelphiaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
A perfect fit for the Philadelphia Orchestra |
| 12 May 14 / The Opera Critic |
'Salome' at Opera Philadelphia brings a 'rafter-rousing ovation' |
| 10 May 14 / Philadelphia City Paper |
Philly Orchestra's 'Salome' goes beyond restraint |
| 10 May 14 / Philadelphia Inquirer |
Dialogues des CarmelitesOpera PhiladelphiaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Curtis' 'Carmelites' undone by confused production |
| 15 Mar 14 / Philadelphia Inquirer |
Poulenc’s dynamic Dialogues |
| 15 Mar 14 / ConcertoNet (English) |
AinadamarOpera PhiladelphiaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
A visually and aurally stunning experience |
| 28 Feb 14 / The Opera Critic |
Opera Philadelphia presents Golijov's Ainadamar |
| 15 Feb 14 / Broadway World |
'Ainadamar' fills the Academy with passion |
| 11 Feb 14 / Philadelphia Inquirer |
Svadba - WeddingOpera PhiladelphiaNo. of reviews: 5 | |
Philhadelphia Opera:”Svadba-Wedding” |
| 12 Nov 13 / GBOPERA |
Svadba (Wedding) makes US premiere at Opera Philadelphia |
| 10 Nov 13 / Broadway World |
Eat, drink and be married |
| 8 Nov 13 / The Opera Critic |
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It's ladies' night at the opera |
| 5 Nov 13 / Wall Street Journal |
Opera Philadelphia presents American premiere of mesmerizing “Svadba” |
| 4 Nov 13 / Classical Review |
NabuccoOpera PhiladelphiaNo. of reviews: 4 | |
Veni, Vidi, Verdi |
| 5 Oct 13 / ConcertoNet (English) |
Nabucco opens Opera Philadelphia season with a La Scala recreation |
| 3 Oct 13 / Broadway World |
Thanks for coming, now get out of here |
| 1 Oct 13 / The Opera Critic |
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This 'Nabucco' evokes two eras |
| 1 Oct 13 / Philadelphia Inquirer |
Powder her FaceOpera PhiladelphiaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
Was she top, or the bottom? |
| 24 Jun 13 / The Opera Critic |
Powder Her Face stuns at Opera Philadelphia |
| 13 Jun 13 / Broadway World |
The Duchess is fabulous - the opera is, too |
| 11 Jun 13 / Philadelphia Inquirer |
Die ZauberflöteOpera PhiladelphiaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
A visually stunning Magic Flute at Opera Philadelphia |
| 26 Apr 13 / Broadway World |
Opera Philadelphia did pull a rabbit out of the hat - though a small one |
| 23 Apr 13 / Philadelphia Inquirer |
Silent NightOpera PhiladelphiaNo. of reviews: 5 | |
Viene dall’America, ma è un’opera di respiro mondiale |
| 18 Feb 13 / GBOPERA |
Opera Philadelphia offers East Coast premiere of Kevin Puts' 'Silent Night' |
| 17 Feb 13 / Baltimore Sun |
'Silent Night,' eloquent WWI opera, has its east coast premiere in Philadelphia |
| 13 Feb 13 / The Huffington Post |
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Opera about truce is a clear victory |
| 13 Feb 13 / Philadelphia Inquirer |
Tenors amid the turmoil of war in the trenches |
| 13 Feb 13 / New York Times |
La bohèmeOpera Company of PhiladelphiaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Un éxito absoluto |
| 8 Dec 12 / Mundo Clásico (Spanish) |
An artistic bohème |
| 5 Nov 12 / The Opera Critic |
Dark SistersOpera Company of PhiladelphiaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
A missed opportunity |
| 14 Jun 12 / The Opera Critic |
"Dark Sisters" an entrancing, oddball look at American life |
| 13 Jun 12 / Philadelphia Inquirer |
Opera Phila's Dark Sisters powerfully illuminates female suffering |
| 13 Jun 12 / Bachtrack |
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Nico Muhly’s many opinions on polygamists, opera and idiocy
The brash young composer Nico Muhly – much to the surprise of many but probably not to himself – turned out to be right.
The brash young composer Nico Muhly – much to the surprise of many but probably not to himself – turned out to be right.
Manon LescautOpera Company of PhiladelphiaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Michelle Johnson soars as Manon Lescaut |
| 7 May 12 / The Opera Critic |
At Academy of Music, a fine night for Opera Company’s ‘Manon Lescaut’ |
| 24 Apr 12 / Philadelphia Inquirer |
Elegy for Young LoversOpera Company of PhiladelphiaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Operatic tale of anguish in an Alpine resort |
| 18 Mar 12 / Philadelphia Inquirer |
Die Entführung aus dem SerailOpera Company of PhiladelphiaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Seraglio only occasionally shines |
| 23 Feb 12 / The Opera Critic |
Opera Company of Philadelphia's 'Abduction' strong but lacking |
| 22 Feb 12 / Philadelphia Inquirer |
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25 Apr to 4 May 2025
News & Articles
| Anthony Roth Costanzo takes charge at Opera Philadelphia |
The 41-year-old superstar of the opera stage will lead the company into its 50th season as its new general director and president. |
| 26 Apr 2024 / Washington Post |
| Opera Philadelphia announces its 2024-25 season |
Opera Philadelphia’s 2024-25 season to feature works by Missy Mazzoli, Joseph Bologne and Mozart. |
| 14 Feb 2024 / OperaWire |
| Changes at Opera Philadelphia |
Opera Philadelphia to reduce staff, cut budget by 20%, and David Devan is stepping down with audiences and philanthropy not having materialized post-pandemic as once expected. |
| 16 Aug 2023 / Philadelphia Inquirer |
| Opera Philadelphia announces program celebrating Ruth Bader Ginsburg |
The program features performances by Joshua Blue (tenor), Norman Garrett (baritone), Michelle Rice (soprano), and Ashley Marie Robillard (soprano). |
| 20 Feb 2021 / Broadway World |
| Opera Philadelphia’s Channel launched |
Lisette Oropesa’s ‘Traviata’ is a highlight of Opera Philadelphia’s new channel. |
| 15 Nov 2020 / New York Observer |
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