Onegin
The Royal Ballet
24 January—27 February 2015John Cranko’s ballet adaptation of Pushkin’s tale of doomed love is set to ravishing music by Tchaikovsky.
Der fliegende Holländer
The Royal Opera
5–24 February 2015Bryn Terfel sings the title role of Wagner's The Flying Dutchman alongside an excellent cast including Adrianne Pieczonka, Michael König and Peter Rose, conducted by Andris Nelsons.
Andrea Chénier in cinemas
Missed the live relay of Giordano's passionate drama of liberty and love in the French Revolution? Check to see if there's an encore screening near you.
Royal Opera House
On stage
Madama Butterfly
The Royal Opera
20 March—11 April 2015
One of the most famous stories of all time. Kristīne Opolais and Alexia Voulgaridou lead two world-class casts in Moshe Leiser and Patrice Caurier's beautiful production of Puccini's passionate tragedy.
Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny
The Royal Opera
10 March—4 April 2015
A new production of Brecht and Weill's furious satire with an exhilarating cast including Anne Sofie von Otter and Christine Rice. Directed by John Fulljames and conducted by Mark Wigglesworth.
The Four Temperaments / Hofesh Shechter / Song of the Earth
The Royal Ballet
27 March—14 April 2015
A world premiere from innovative choreographer Hofesh Shechter alongside works by two masters of 20th-century ballet, George Balanchine and Kenneth MacMillan.
La traviata
The Royal Opera
18 May—4 July 2015
Fall in love again with Verdi's tragic romance, in a classic production directed by Richard Eyre.
News and features
Watch: Natalia Osipova on Onegin – ‘A dream for any ballerina’
30 January 2015The Royal Ballet Russian Principal discusses the challenge of taking on the complex role of Tatiana.
Recommended Recordings: February 2015
30 January 2015This month the focus falls on new recordings from Anna Netrebko, Andris Nelsons and Diana Damrau.
Your reaction: Andrea Chénier in cinemas 2015
29 January 2015What did you think of the live cinema relay of David McVicar's Royal Opera production of Umberto Giordano's opera?
Watch: Members of the cast and creative team from Andrea Chénier
29 January 2015Backstage films from the live relay of Andrea Chénier including a musical masterclass from Antonio Pappano, and an insight into costume design.
Der fliegende Holländer Musical Highlight: ‘Die Frist ist um’ – The Dutchman’s monologue
29 January 2015Wagner’s first great monologue for bass-baritone is a powerful evocation of yearning and despair.
Opera Essentials: Der fliegende Holländer
27 January 2015Our quick guide to Wagner's first great work, inspired by the tale of a legendary ghost ship.
Trade secrets: How do you ‘paint’ a rotating set with video projections?
27 January 2015A look at the complex effects that light up the ground-breaking set of Kasper Holten’s production of Don Giovanni.
Who sat in K15?
26 January 2015Over the course of a week, we spoke to a diverse range of people who enjoyed the view from seat K15 in the Orchestra Stalls.
Tweets
RT @TheRoyalOpera: Don't miss #ROHChenier on @BBCRadio3 this evening. Starts at 19.15, curtain up at 19.30. Enjoy! ^L
RT @andrewCDmcg: Off to @RoyalOperaHouse for @TenorKaufmann as #AndreaChenier Live @BBCRadio3 at 1915 with @amwilson_opera Pics etc, http://t.co/YWRpAk04Yo
