Savour the opulence, the passion, the magic of this unparalleled art form in a brand new season of ARTE Opera.

Just three months after Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February 2022, the Kiev opera house reopened, with a reduced workforce determined to keep going.

Immerse yourself in the baroque soul of Bayreuth with rare works performed at the Margraves' Opera House, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

A tale of love, murder and oppression – Finland's national opera turns 100!

Swedish composer Mikael Karlsson’s opera based on Lars von Trier’s Melancholia.

A new production of Gounod’s Faust from Munich, conducted by Nathalie Stutzmann and with star tenor Jonathan Tetelman.

Microcosm opera: Florian Leopold Gassmann's satirical opera buffa (1769) exposes the absurdities of the music business with great wit.

Directed by Christof Loy, a new reading of Gustave Charpentier’s opera with soprano Elsa Dreisig performing in the title role.

More and more cities are building iconic constructions by star architects, but do these signature buildings trigger urban renewal?

Violetta, Verdi's tragic heroine, is confronted by her doubles in a world dominated by men.

The Vienna State Opera presents its new season programme featuring internationally renowned artists.

A staged wedding to assuage the jealousy of the goddess Juno: Rameau's Platée in a new production at the Czech State Opera

Under the musical direction of Daniele Rustioni, soprano Ermonela Jaho brings Puccini's Japanese tragedy to life.

After a 25 year career, ballet dancers at the Paris Opera prepare for their final performances and their retirement.

Romantic open-air opera gala at Hanover Klassik Open Air 2025.

To mark his 40-year career, choreographer Angelin Preljocaj revives one of his most iconic pieces.

Maria Stuarda by Donizetti conducted by José Miguel Pérez-Sierra and directed by David McVicar.

An innovative opera recounting the tormented destiny of María and plunging the audience into the vibrant world of Argentine tango.

In the semi finals , each candidate has 40 minutes to practice with the orchestra before conducting two pieces.

Each candidate has 40 minutes to practice with the orchestra before performing two pieces. Who will impress the judges?