In 1956, the sound of opera rang out in DC, heralding the birth of a new company. Four decades and countless artistic leaps later, Washington National Opera continues to move boldly forward on the …

(WASHINGTON)—The Washington National Opera (WNO) will present a 2024–2025 season that pays tribute to the grand tradition of opera, while shaping its future with two new productions, two WNO …

Seduction and deceit tangle in Saint-Saëns’s sensual grand opera. When Delilah seduces Samson into revealing the source of his physical power, his faith will be put to a final, catastrophic test.

Artistic Director Francesca Zambello ’s adaptation of Gershwin’s landmark “folk opera” returns after playing to critical acclaim across renowned opera stages. Often considered the first great American …

The curtain of the Opera House rises, stories unfold, emotions are laid bare, and elegance is revealed through the grace and beauty of ballet. See legendary companies from around the globe.

Finally, the coming season sees the return of Opera in the Outfield®, the popular annual summer event at which a classic opera is streamed live, free of charge, on the high-definition scoreboard at D.C.’s …

Operalia First Prize winner Le Bu makes his Washington, DC recital debut as Vocal Arts DC’s Gerald Perman Emerging Artist, joined by pianist Artyom Pak for a powerful program featuring Mussorgsky’s …

Francesca Zambello is the artistic director of the Washington National Opera and directs Fidelio, which opens WNO’s 69th season on October 25. Here she explains why she chose this opera at this …

With its distinctive red and gold chandelier, a gift from Austria, the Opera House makes an elegant setting for the annual Kennedy Center Honors, the nation's highest award for lifetime achievement in …

Nov 4, 2024 · (WASHINGTON)—The Washington National Opera (WNO) presents a new production of Beethoven’s Fidelio, a testament to the composer’s lifelong belief in justice and freedom for all.