This unforgettable concert of music storytelling will include the CandideOverture, from the lively operetta by arguably the greatest American composer of the 20th century, Leonard Bernstein, Summer of 1915 by Barber, which will showcase soloist Nicky Spence and Schubert’s exquisite Ninth Symphony, nicknamed, ‘The Great’.

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Carlo Rizzi & Nicky Spence with WNO Orchestra

Bute Park

Join us for a four-course sumptuous dinner, as throughout the evening WNO's Associate Artists take to the stage performing some of opera's most famous arias and much loved classical songs. The evening will also feature a silent auction with proceeds going to support WNO. 

An evening with Welsh National Opera

Wales Millennium Centre

Buckle up as Puccini’s trio of one-act operas, Il trittico, takes you on an unforgettable rollercoaster of high emotion, intense drama, and black comedy. For one night only this concert performance brings together wonderful guest singers with the internationally acclaimed WNO Chorus and Orchestra for a truly special evening at New Theatre Oxford. 

Il trittico in Concert Puccini

New Theatre Oxford

Puccini’s Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi are a perfect pairing of high emotion, intense drama, and black comedy. Suor Angelica weaves a poignant tale of sacrifice and redemption, when a young nun is sent to a convent to repent her sins, and Gianni Schicchi is full of unexpected twists, deception and greed as a family dispute over a missing will.  

Suor Angelica & Gianni Schicchi

Venue Cymru

Theatre Royal Plymouth

Mayflower Theatre

Opera, with its catchy melodies and hummable choruses, is the perfect accompaniment to any life event and, in the movies, there are no shortage of moments to enhance. 

From Apocalypse Now, embark on a dangerous journey with the infamous Ride of the Valkyries by Wagner (Die Walküre), experience the rise and fall of The House of Gucci with Rossini’s exhilarating and energetic Largo al Factotum (The Barber of Seville), join James Bond on his mission in Quantum of Solace with Puccini’s epically profound Te Deum (Tosca) and more. Opera has officially transcended the operatic stage and gone mainstream! 

Opera Favourites at the Movies

From esk film, in association with Netflix and Silverback Films, comes a new natural history immersive concert experience: Netflix’s Life on Our Planet in Concert, presenting the highlights from across the series alongside an incredible live soundtrack played by WNO Orchestra.

Life on Our Planet in Concert

Bristol Beacon

Buckle up as Puccini’s trio of one-act operas, Il trittico, takes you on an unforgettable rollercoaster of high emotion, intense drama, and black comedy. Il tabarro (The Cloak) gazes upon an unhappy marriage with murderous consequences, Suor Angelica (Sister Angelica) follows a nun’s sacrifice and familial yearning when sent to a convent to repent her sins, and Gianni Schicchi is full of deception and greed as a family dispute over a missing will.

Il trittico Puccini

Step into the raucous court of the Duke of Mantua where Rigoletto, the court jester, uses vicious wit to conceal his tormented heart. In a world teetering on the edge of debauchery and deceit, his only joy is his daughter, Gilda. When the charming but womanising Duke sets his sights on Gilda, his actions set in motion a tragic chain of events where a father’s love and treachery collide in a crescendo of passion and heartbreak.

Rigoletto Verdi

Bristol Hippodrome

Take a seat and join WNO Orchestra and WNO Music Director Tomáš Hanus as they embark on an exhilarating journey through some of Central Europe’s finest masterpiece, opening with the triumphant Overture from Smetana’s The Bartered Bride. Celebrating the nationalistic pride he kindled in Czechia during the 19th century, this piece is fizzing with energy and rhythmic folk flavouring.

Crossing Borders

Aberystwyth Arts Centre

Mariusz Treliński's staging of Puccini's Manon Lescaut at the Welsh National Opera.

Manon Lescaut

Join Welsh National Opera for a recital of stunning vocal music featuring WNO Associate Artists Erin Rossington, Eiry Price and William Stevens, with a special guest appearance by WNO favourite and Associate Artist alumna, Rebecca Evans.

WNO Associate Artists Recital

Kew Green

Join our annual opera celebration as this year we proudly welcome Maestro Xu Zhong, President of the Shanghai Opera House, to conduct the singers of the David Seligman Opera School and the wonderful WNO Orchestra. The programme will feature familiar operatic favourites and some lesser-known gems.

Opera Gala with WNO Orchestra

The world-renowned Welsh National Opera Chorus perform side by side with singers from the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama to present a thrilling evening of operatic singing in the heart of the city, the beautiful Tabernacl chapel in the Hayes hosts a concert that will showcase these massed voices performing opera, musical theatre, sacred repertoire, the Welsh choral tradition and music for Christmas.

A Chorus Christmas

Enjoy a festive evening of song and celebration with world-renowned Welsh baritone Sir Bryn Terfel, famous for his rich voice and dynamic performances.

Bryn's Christmas

Swansea Arena | Arena Abertawe

Southbank Centre

The Bridgewater Hall

Welsh National Opera Orchestra will fill the air with wonderful waltzes, pulsing polkas, and all the classics you’d expect with WNO’s unmissable take on the traditional Viennese New Year concert. 

A New Year’s Celebration WNO Orchestra

NPTC Group of Colleges - Newtown College

Bangor University

Swansea University Bay Campus

University of Southampton Highfield Campus

Hall for Cornwall

Continuing Welsh National Opera’s long-standing partnership with the programme, the latest influx of singers from their Young Artists’ Programme joins WNO in February 2024 for their annual week-long residency, culminating in a not-to-be missed showcase at the beautiful Donald Gordon Theatre within Wales Millennium Centre, under the accompaniment of WNO Orchestra. 

National Opera Studio Showcase

It’s supposed to be the happiest day of Figaro and Susanna’s lives but will their wedding even go ahead? Count Almaviva is determined to seduce Susanna, but will his wife find out? Will Figaro be able to outwit his master, for the honour of his bride? And where does young Cherubino fit into it all? In this captivating tale of love, loyalty and mistaken identities, the quick-witted barber navigates the twists and turns of 18th century social intricacies with charm and humour, and clever schemes which will keep you guessing until the final note.  

The Marriage of Figaro Mozart

Birmingham Hippodrome

Milton Keynes Theatre

Swansea Grand Theatre

Brought to life by the acclaimed WNO Orchestra, our wonderful presenter Tom Redmond will introduce you to the Orchestra and its many instruments, our talented performers, and of course, the music you’ll be hearing during the afternoon – some of which are our absolute favourites to perform. The relaxed setting of the show will allow you to fully lose yourself in the music and the drama – we’ll have you clapping, singing, and dancing in the aisles.

Play Opera LIVE

Peter Grimes is a tale of isolation and prejudice. Haunted by rumours and suspicion, a fisherman finds himself grappling with inner demons as the local community turns against him. But what really happened to his apprentice? Uncover the mysteries of a coastal village, where the sea whispers secrets and everyone thinks they know your business, as tragedy unfolds against the ominous backdrop of powerful, melodic waves

Peter Grimes Britten

Marking the end of their year-long traineeship with the Company, sopranos Eiry Price and Erin Rossington alongside bass William Stevens present an afternoon of their favourite music in a celebratory and intimate recital with renowned pianist and accompanist James Baillieu at Tabernacl, Cardiff.

Welsh National Opera

Nov 28, 2024

WNO Associate Artists Recital

3 - 4 Dec, 2024

Opera Gala with WNO Orchestra

Dec 6, 2024

A Chorus Christmas

16 - 20 Dec, 2024

Bryn's Christmas

3 - 17 Jan, 2025

A New Year’s Celebration WNO Orchestra

9 - 10 Nov, 2024

Carlo Rizzi & Nicky Spence with WNO Orchestra

Oct 30, 2024

An evening with Welsh National Opera

Welsh National Opera