Whether you’re new to opera or have a lifelong passion, discover more about this brilliant, moving, surprising art form…

A–Z of Opera
Samantha Hay as Queen of the Night with Amy J. Payne, Lorna James and Helen Évora as the Three Ladies © Alastair Muir

A–Z of Opera

Get to know your Britten from your ‘bel canto’, your tenors from your trouser roles, and all things opera with this handy A-Z guide…

A brief history of opera
John Savournin as Leporello in Don Giovanni

A brief history of opera

Discover how opera came into being with this potted history explored through a dozen of our favourite works.

Watch online

Watch online

Stream full productions from the comfort of your own home, including Wagner’s Ring Cycle.

Thinking with opera

Thinking with opera

Explore the thrilling world of opera in our new series of podcasts, produced as part of the DARE partnership between Opera North and the University of Leeds.

New to opera?
A woman reaches out in a sparkling full length evening dress surrounded by golden smoke and a starry night sky

New to opera?

Take a step into the extraordinary world of opera, discover more about this brilliant, moving, surprising art form, with our top FAQs.

 

Try it ON
The cast of Street Scene smiling and standing in a line each holding a card which spells the words Try It ON, in the photography set for Opera North's Street Scene production.

Try it ON

Never been to the opera? Try it ON with our membership scheme for first-timers, and get great seats for your first show for just £20!

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