Whether you’re new to opera or have a lifelong passion, discover more about this brilliant, moving, surprising art form…
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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
Discover how opera came into being with this potted history explored through a dozen of our favourite works.
Watch online
Stream full productions from the comfort of your own home, including Wagner’s Ring Cycle.
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.
In a nutshell...
View allRead our in a nutshell guides and find out everything you need to know about your favourite operas.
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.
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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!
