Name: Die Walküre
Start: 2025-05-17T14:00:00
Location: Royal Opera House

Experience a season of operatic brilliance at the Royal Opera House with an enthralling lineup featuring Puccini's romantic 'La Bohème', Verdi's intense 'Il trovatore', Bizet's passionate 'Carmen', Wagner's epic 'Die Walküre', and Gounod's decadent 'Faust'. This season promises unforgettable performances by world-renowned artists, set against the majestic backdrop of London's iconic venue. Whether you're a seasoned opera aficionado or experiencing these masterpieces for the first time, prepare to be captivated by the grandeur and emotional depth of these timeless stories.

Opera Masterpieces Revived: A Spectacular Season at the Royal Opera House

Get ready to dive into an extraordinary line-up of ballet and opera performances at the Royal Opera House. From classic tales to contemporary storytelling, this year's schedule is packed with artistic brilliance. With iconic pieces such as 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland', 'Onegin', and 'Il trovatore', to the dynamic 'Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels Festival', each event promises to captivate audiences with its own unique flair. Join us as we explore the creative works, noteworthy performances, and the cultural impact of these remarkable shows.

Exploring the Ballet and Opera Extravaganza at the Royal Opera House

The Royal Opera House in London is set to host an extraordinary season featuring four of the most captivating operas: Verdi's 'Il trovatore,' Bizet's 'Carmen,' Wagner's 'Die Walküre,' and Gounod's 'Faust.' Each production promises a unique interpretation by renowned directors and an impressive lineup of talented performers. From the haunting desire in 'Il trovatore,' to the raw passion of 'Carmen,' the epic saga of 'Die Walküre,' and the decadent allure of 'Faust,' this season is a must-see for opera enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

Opera Extravaganza at the Royal Opera House: A Season of Passion and Drama

The Royal Opera House in London plays host to a stunning array of ballets and operas, each offering a unique journey into the world of music and dance. From the whimsical escapades of 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' to the passionate fervor of 'Carmen', and the epic battles of 'Die Walküre', these performances promise to captivate audiences across the globe. Join us as we delve into the details of these extraordinary events, featuring remarkable artists and creative works that define the essence of classical performance arts.

A Journey Through Time: Captivating Ballets and Operas at the Royal Opera House

Soloman Howard

Christopher Maltman

Lise Davidsen

Marina Prudenskaya

Katie Lowe

Claire Barnett-Jones

Catherine Carby

Alison Kettlewell

Rhonda Browne

Elisabet Strid

Stanislas de Barbeyrac

Maida Hundeling

Lee Bisset

Monika-Evelin Liiv

Rufus Didwiszus

Victoria Behr

Barrie Kosky

Alessandro Carletti

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Orchestra of the Royal Opera House

Experience an exciting programme of music in the opulent setting of the historic Royal Opera House Crush Room.

Recitals at Lunch

Crush Room

A series of one-off performances on the Linbury Stage by the most innovative and extraordinary vocal artists and experimental composers.

Dark Nights

A life of luxury... or love? Manon’s inner turmoil and struggle for survival lie at the devastating heart of Kenneth MacMillan’s 1974 ballet, set to Jules Massenet’s score and featuring Nicholas Georgiadis’s designs.

Manon

An all-star cast brings Damiano Michieletto’s white-hot production to life, with Ginger Costa-Jackson and Ramona Zaharia in the fiery title role, alongside Russell Thomas and Valentyn Dytiuk as the jealous and despairing Don José. Sesto Quatrini conducts Bizet’s electrifying and sensual score.

Carmen

Two profound meditations on humanity, community and connection. This mixed programme features Jerome Robbins’s Dances at a Gathering and Kenneth MacMillan’s Song of the Earth.

Visionaries: Robbins and MacMillan

A murderous affair. Director Philipp Stölzl makes his Royal Opera debut with a playfully surreal new production, featuring costumes by Antony McDonald. Charles Castronovo, Malin Byström, Aleksei Isaev, Anita Rachvelishvili and Kseniia Nikolaieva star, with Jakub Hrůša conducting.

Un ballo in maschera

Peter Wright's classic production of this festive family favourite sparkles to the swell of Tchaikovsky’s orchestral score, alongside the glow and grandeur of Julia Trevelyan Oman’s period designs. This Season marks Peter Wright’s centenary.

The Nutcracker

Kammerballetten, the refreshing Danish dance company at the forefront of contemporary dance, present Stay Tuned, a collection of chamber ballets by Sol León and Paul Lightfoot. In the intimate space of the Linbury Theatre, immerse in pure movement and music which come together in a poetic performance of artistry and contemplation.

Stay Tuned

An enchanting musical quest for love and freedom. Dalia Stasevska and Julia Jones conduct two exciting casts in David McVicar’s five-star production of Mozart’s beloved family-favourite opera.

The Magic Flute

Director Barrie Kosky situates this rich apocalyptic drama in a contemporary world of dream-like turmoil. Antonio Pappano leads a cast headlined by Elisabet Strid, Andreas Schager and Mika Kares, who, with the full forces of the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House and Royal Opera Chorus, bring opera’s greatest journey to its shattering end.

Götterdämmerung

Ola Ince directs a new staging of two dramatic song cycles drawn from Elizabethan sources by Brett Dean. Lotte Betts-Dean and Jennifer France star in this new work of theatre exploring the fates of Mary, Queen of Scots and Shakespeare’s Ophelia, alongside the Doric String Quartet.

Good Sometimes Queen

Expect the unexpected as choreographer Pam Tanowitz and Royal Ballet Principal William Bracewell come together for an exciting collaboration in the Linbury Theatre. This new dance creation is set to a piano arrangement of Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring and an original score by Ted Hearne.

Once more to this star

Gods and mortals battle in the second chapter of Wagner’s Ring cycle.

Die Walküre

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