Some of the most transcendent sacred music of all time was composed, not for the church, but rather for the opera house! Opera Wilmington's upcoming double-bill of Puccini's Suor Angelica and Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana features several sublime...

The week of June 22, a group of rising fourth- through eighth-graders spent the week in UNCW's theater space, immersed in all the aspects of producing an opera. As part of our annual Opera Camp, the participants worked with set designer Max Lydy,...

Again this summer, Opera Wilmington collaborates with Caprice Bistro in downtown Wilmington to bring you two distinctive beverages that reflect our two July operas. "The Duel," hints at the betrayal and jealousy of the Sicilian lovers in Cavalleria...

Get ready for Opera Wilmington’s presentation of Puccini’s Suor Angelica & Mascagni’s Cavalleria rusticana coming up July 9 by attending our pre-opera talk in advance of the production. There's lots to learn about both operas and the friendly...

The fully staged, complete children's opera Wind, Rain & Tail welcomes schoolchildren and families at its premiere Friday, May 29. After some preview performances of the opera's musical selections for early audiences, the entire experience is...

Three very successful performances for children in New Hanover County have catapulted our Opera Out & About quartet into additional opportunities in the area. In addition to three further New Hanover County grant-supported children's outreach...

Photo above: Soprano Lise Davidsen sings the role of Isolde in the upcoming Met production of Wagner's Tristan and Isolde. Three new Opera Talks are upcoming, starting March 11! The talks, a collaboration of Opera Wilmington and UNCW's Osher...

  Scenes from a new children's opera about Winnie the Pooh and his friends captivated young audiences in December as Opera Wilmington launched its Opera Out & About outreach program. A quartet of UNCW voice students - Emma Fields, Ella...

At an Opera Wilmington mixer November 12, graphic designer (and UNCW music alumna) Tori Thomas unveiled her design for Opera Wilmington's 2026 summer production. The ties that bind Puccini's Suor Angelica and Mascagni's Cavalleria rusticana are...

Caprice Bistro's upstairs lounge buzzed with bonhomie and excitement Nov. 12 as friends of Opera Wilmington met to hear news of the 2026 production. Artistic Director Nancy King announced the cast for the upcoming double-bill, and graphic designer...

Two Opera Talks remain this calendar year, but both have reached capacity, according to officials at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI). After Opera Talks - Opera Wilmington's partnership with OLLI - proved very popular during the...

Whether you are a fan of Suor Angelica and/or Cavalleria rusticana or you haven't a clue (that's "non ne ho idea" in Italian) about these two one-act operas, we have an offer for you! Join us at Caprice Bistro in downtown Wilmington for an evening...

Don't sleepwalk your way into the Metropolitan Opera's Live in HD screening of Bellini's La Sonnambula October 18! Get the goods on this famous operatic sleepwalker from Dr. Helena Kopchick Spencer on Wednesday, October 15 so you can enjoy the full...

A July 19 review of Opera Wilmington's Don Giovanni praised all aspects of the production, from the quality (and collegiality) of cast and orchestra to the details of costumes, set and lighting. "Opera Wilmington nails the peculiar charm of Don...

Want a crash course in Don Giovanni ahead of seeing it? Slip into Beckwith Recital Hall before our Friday, July 25 performance for a short introduction to Mozart's masterpiece. Dr. Helena Spencer, UNCW's opera historian, will delve into the Don...