The story takes place in a Jewish shtetl, where the beautiful Goldele, abandoned as a child, learns that she has inherited a fortune from her father, who emigrated to America shortly after her birth. She decides to set out on a journey around the world to claim her father’s estate and to find her long-lost mother — and perhaps discover true love along the way. Suddenly, every young man in the village begins to court her, including the handsome student Misha, whom she secretly loves. But Goldele declares that she will marry only the one who succeeds in finding her mother.

J.Rumshinsky Di Goldene Kale

Hebrew Union College

The operetta The Circus Princess by Hungarian composer Emmerich Kálmán, premiered in 1926, represents the pinnacle of his work in the genre of Viennese operetta. It reflects the post-war atmosphere of the 1920s and the influence of new musical styles.

E. Kalman The Circus Princess

Harmonia Music Center

The opera takes place in 19th-century Italy, on one of the farms owned by the young, wealthy, and beautiful Adina. She entertains her guests by reading the tale of Tristan and Isolde, whose love is ignited by a magical drink.
Into the village square arrives a flamboyantly dressed traveling doctor and charlatan, Dulcamara, selling all kinds of potions. Naturally, the love potion attracts the most attention, and a line quickly forms. Nemorino asks for the very elixir that inflamed Isolde’s heart. Dulcamara obliges – for a hefty price – but the “potion” turns out to be nothing more than wine. Slightly drunk, Nemorino again declares his love to Adina, but she, out of spite, agrees to marry Sergeant Belcore.

G.Donizetti L`elisir d`amore

The history of the creation of the fabulous opera "Hansel and Gretel" by E. Humperdinck is as fascinating as the opera itself. Once the composer`s sister, Adelheid Wette, decided to arrange a musical performance based on the fairy tale of the Brothers Grimm in the family circle and asked her brother to write four songs, to which she composed the words. The performance with the participation of the children of Adelheid caused a storm of delight among all those present, and Engelbert Humperdinck, inspired by this event, decided to create a singspiel. As a result, E. Humperdinck worked with such rapture that he wrote a full-fledged opera. One of the main directors of the opera was the young Richard Strauss, at the premiere he acted as chief conductor. The first performance of "Hansel and Gretel" took place on Christmas Eve, December 23, 1893, in Weimar at the Hoftheater, now better known as the German National Theatre. Children`s opera - a fairy tale made a splash! Since that moment, the opera has been constantly accompanied by fame and success, and the anniversary productions of "Hansel and Gretel", on the occasion of the anniversary of the triumphal premiere, have always aroused increased interest and attention of the public.

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Opera Hansel and Gretel by Humperdinck

Jerusalem International YMCA

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Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924) was the greatest composer of Italian opera after Giuseppe Verdi. The concert of the Jerusalem Lyric Opera in cooperation with the Consulate of Italy in Jerusalem with the selection of the most sparkling arias, duets, and ensembles presented by international and Israeli prime soloists will be a true musical feast for Puccini aficionados. On the anniversary of his passing in 1924 arias and ensembles from his famous operas will be performed.

Puccini`s concert

Join us for an unforgettable evening to hear the Jerusalem International Opera Competition Winners! This exceptional concert showcases the talents of the gifted vocalists. Music Center Mishkenot Sheananim will graciously host the event, adding an extra layer of authenticity and charm. Don`t miss this rare opportunity to witness world-class talent in an intimate and breathtaking setting.

JLOC Winner`s Concert

Jerusalem Music Centre

"Aida" is a four-act opera written by the Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi with Antonio Ghislanzoni setting the Italian libretto. The opera has been performed over a thousand times since it was created in 1886.

Verdi Aida

Jerusalem Theatre

Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) is one of the great opera composers of all time. The music and theatrical force of his works continue to captivate audiences and musicians around the world. The Gala Concert of the Jerusalem Lyric Opera Festival will feature performances of Verdi’s arias and duets by the most talented soloists, creating a true musical feast for each and every connoisseur of music.

Viva Verdi

2024 will witness the centenary anniversary of Gabriel Fauré`s death (1845-1924). Rightfully considered the most advanced French composer of his generation, his highly personalized musical style, reflected in soulful modal melodies and a colorful harmonic language, greatly influenced subsequent generations of composers. Faure`s music "magically combines Monet’s liquid cool with the warmth of a Pissarro landscape". In the concert will be performed melodies of the composer, which "run like a silver thread through his entire oeuvre".

Gabriel Faure: Music and Poetry

Nahon Museum of Italian Jewish Art

The young Romanian soprano Daniela Ciociea makes her Jerusalem debut and with the soprano Rivka Falk, Karin Faingold, Eden Almog gives the evening of arias and ensembles from operas of Verdi, Bellini, and Puccini.

Concert - Opera Arias & Ensembles

2024 will witness the 300th anniversary of Georg Friedrich Handel`s "Giulio Cesare" masterpiece. On this unique occasion accomplished Handel interpreters as soloists paid homage to the composer by performing the repertoire from his operas.

Homage to G.F. Handel

Gerard Bechar Hall

Love songs, arias, and ensembles by Verdi, Puccini, Rossini, and Bellini on *the most exclusive Square"* of the YMCA. Listen to the amazing music and admire the breathtaking view of the Eternal City.

Open Air Opera Concert: Best Arias and Ensembles

Humperdinck

Welcome to this year`s opening of the Jerusalem Lyric Opera Festival. The Open Concert is one of the highlights of the Jerusalem Lyric Opera Festival and features a collection of favorite pieces. All performers generously donate their time and talent for the Opening Concert at the Henry Crown Hall, Jerusalem

Gala Concert

The Jerusalem International Opera Competition – an opportunity of a lifetime! The jury consisting of internationally renowned opera conductors, singers and casting associates from some of the world`s top opera houses judge the participants` efforts. For the audience, this is a performance of favorite arias with the excitement of rivalry.

International Opera Competition - Final

The Jerusalem International Opera Competition – an opportunity of a lifetime! The aim of the competition is to provide career opportunities for young singers. Through exposure to artistic and casting directors of leading opera houses and festivals, with industry representatives, concert engagements and cash prizes, participation in the Jerusalem International Music Competition offers young singers a valuable kick-start to their careers.

International Opera Competition - 1st round

The soloists of the Jerusalem Lyric Opera will perform well-known and beloved opera ensembles by Verdi, Puccini, and Gounod, melodies from Lehar’s operettas “Die Lustige Witwe” and "Giuditta", Kalman`s “Die Csárdásfürstin”, “Die Zirkusprinzessin” and Strauss’s “Die Fledermaus”.

Festive concert "Opera, operetta"

An operetta concert will feature a celebration of operettas with selected excerpts from "Die Fledermaus", "The Circus Princess", "Giuditta" and more. The show will feature opera lyric soloists and ensembles from beloved Viennese and French operettas including "Die Csárdásfürstin" by Kalman, "Giuditta" by Lehar, "Die Fledermaus" by Strauss, "La belle Hélène" by Offenbach.

The Operetta Ball

Hebrew Music Museum

"Alcina", "Les Contes d`Hofmann", "Magic Flute", and "La Cenerentola" -all these are immortal works of great composers written on a fairy tale plot. Since our formation, Jerusalem Lyric Opera has treated audiences to some of the most memorable stories of our time, many of which include fairy tales. From good wizards to enchanted knights, princesses, and wicked witches, let’s journey back to Once Upon a Time to explore some of the opera’s best-loved fairy tales.

Opera and Faire Tales

In the human psychic world, myths and reality are intertwined so closely that it is almost impossible to find the line between them. Our ancestors needed faith in the demons that threatened them and in the gods that protected them. Without the idea of some super-powerful divine being, our ancestors simply could not live. It is noteworthy that the first of these powers to be worshiped was a woman, the mother goddess. In the concert-lecture, we`ll follow the representation and development of the image of women in opera arts.

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