The Israeli Opera

Independence is a dance between freedom and responsibility, Renana Raz tells 'Post'

Raz, one of Israel’s most prominent multidisciplinary artists, says independence offers freedom, but it also demands that the artist carry the full weight of what unfolds.

RENANA RAZ defines her independent status through a constant tension between freedom and responsibility
The Israeli Opera returned to Ofakim on Monday evening with a community production of The Magic Flute. February 3.

Israeli Opera returns to Ofakim with community Hebrew production of The Magic Flute

A SCENE from ‘Dido and Aeneas’

After October 7, Purcell’s 'Dido and Aeneas' rings truer than ever

RICHARD STRAUSS’S ‘Salome,’ directed by Itay Tiran.

A season of reflection: The Israeli Opera at 40


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.

Israeli Opera unveils ambitious program for 2025 season

The program includes a diverse selection of almost-certain hits, such as Donizetti’s L’elisir d’amore (The Elixir of Love), which will premier later this year.

 A SCENE from ‘La Boheme.’

French opera ‘Dialogues des Carmélites’ comes to Israel

The opera features an almost entirely female cast and offers a profound exploration of Catholic culture.

 CONDUCTOR ASHER FISH: ‘It is a spoken opera with an unusual wealth of musical colors.’

Rusalka at Israeli Opera: Water spirits and Czeck magic

Will the prince be able to repair the damage and keep his love human, or will she morph into a murderous spirit?

 DAN ETTINGER