Turandot
The Chinese princess Turandot has three riddles. Whoever answers them correctly will win her hand, but whoever gets it wrong will lose his life. The last opera that Puccini composed about the power of love in a larger-than-life production.
Making a neighborhood
In the first ever on-stage encounter between the Emperors of Haphla and the leading orchestra in Israel, we bring back all of these Iron Sheep assets – in Hebrew, Greek, Turkish and Arabic, for the happiest and most bouncy concert in the neighborhood. Are you still sitting?
The opera sings together and in first place | The opera sings together
Shlomi Shaban – City
The iconic album comes to life on the opera stage in a special version, featuring the Camerata Orchestra and guest artists—for one unforgettable evening.
Cojochero | Ravel | Rachmaninoff
With freshness, elegance, sparkle, intelligence, simplicity and clarity, David Greilsammer will play between the roles of conductor and pianist in a performance of Ravel’s magnificent concerto and a new work by Israeli composer Ziv Kozhekro, and Rachmaninoff’s 2nd Symphony for dessert.
Chicago
The timeless classic of Broadway musicals will celebrate 50 years on world stages in a new Israeli version in a spectacular, huge production accompanied by a live orchestra,
Starring Rona Lee Shimon as Velma Kelly | Roni Delomi as Roxy | Ran Danker as Billy Flynn | Miri Mesika as Mama Morton | Anna Aronov as Mona.
Human Voice – by Rami Ba’er
“Any interpretation is unnecessary… because interpretation leads to interpretation after interpretation, and interpretation, interpretation after interpretation. In the end, the interpretations themselves make themselves a matter of interpretation, in the meantime a person’s years pass and the interpretations are not interpreted.” S. Y. Agnon, ‘Sefer Tachlit HaMashim’
Brahms | Beethoven
Ratem Nir, the rising star in the conducting sky, arrives to perform Brahms’ Double Concerto and one of his most beloved works, Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony.
Crime and Punishment
The Eifman Ballet, the beloved dance company from St. Petersburg, returns to Israel for the 17th time with a new work, “Crime and Punishment,” based on the famous book by Russian writer Fyodor Dostoevsky. While remaining true to artistic values, Eifman does not create a movement translation of the story, but uses all of his unique tools of expression, which he has developed over decades of creation, to offer his answers to the most important questions that deal with the inner nature of humanity.
Theodore
The production, which was a resounding success and even made it to the cinema, is back on stage. The story of the visionary of the state connects two periods in his life, just before he became a legend. The nightmarish night walk of the adult Herzl is intertwined with images full of happiness and hope of the young Theodore, until both are forced, each in turn, to create a new reality for themselves.
The Diamond | Chapter I: Beersheba
Almost four decades have passed since two friends – Tom Cohen and Maor Zaguri – grew up and played on the streets of Beersheba. Long before they became respected and renowned artists, they were children who dreamed of conquering the world. The joint journey they embarked on then, and to which you are invited today, blurs the line between reality and fiction, reveals fascinating cultural treasures and brings to the stage the beautiful wonder created by their artistic encounter.
Iolanta
The premiere of Iolanta at the Israeli Opera. Tchaikovsky’s last opera is a personal and intimate lyrical work that expresses the healing power of love.
La Boheme
Mimi and Rodolfo’s love is ignited in Paris on Christmas Eve in Puccini’s beloved opera in a production that moves from a bohemian attic to celebrations on the illuminated streets of Paris.
Weinberg | Dvořák
Dan Ettinger, our music director, and award-winning German violinist Linus Roth in a fascinating concert with a performance of the Violin Concerto by composer Michał Weinberg and Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 (The New World).
The Dybbuk
World premiere production of The Dybbuk, composed by award-winning composer Josef Bardanashvili and directed by Ido Ricklin.
Othello
Othello, Shakespeare’s great hero, falls victim to a “fake news” plot that drives him mad with jealousy and murders his wife in a grandiose production directed by Adrian Noble, one of the world’s greatest Shakespeare directors. In collaboration with the Vienna State Opera.
Wolpe | Tchaikovsky I Beethoven
Royal Fanfare – A festive concert with a touch of regal grandeur marks the opening of our new season, led by the promising young conductor Rotem Nir.
Dido and Aeneas
The 40th anniversary celebrations open with a grandiose and breathtaking production, bringing back to our stage the first opera performed at the Israeli Opera. The love story of Dido and Aeneas comes to life in Stefano Poda’s spectacular direction.
Of Tango and Shadows
What do the deer do?
A musical show for children based on the all-time favorite children’s songs. The flavors of childhood gone by with exciting operatic touches.
The Eastern Wall | The Opera Sings Together
Beethoven | Dvořák
Bar Avni, winner of first place in the international “La Maestra” competition, is coming to the Israel Symphony Orchestra in Rishon LeZion, along with the young and promising violinist Michael Shaham, who will perform Beethoven’s Violin Concerto.
Mothers
The story of Hagar and Sarah, Rachel and Leah, Noah’s wife and Lot’s wife, and other women from the Genesis story. After 3,000 years, they finally open their mouths and tell the familiar stories through their own eyes. A special production in collaboration with Gesher Theater.
Salome
This mesmerizing opera, based on the scandalous play by Oscar Wilde, presents the sensual and turbulent story of Princess Salome, returns to our stage in an impressive and daring production directed by Itay Tiran
Elgar | Fremont
The opening concert of the 36th season of the Rishon LeZion Israel Symphony Orchestra with a world premiere performance of the work “Red South” by Chaim Fremont, as a commemoration of the events of October 7.
Ratem Nir arrives to lead the orchestra with Collegium Singers and Madrigal Singers and together with the mezzo-soprano singer Rona Shrira.
Also in the concert: Enigma Variations, one of Elgar’s intriguing and unsolved works
Ballet Gyor
Two dance pieces that raise questions about our essence as human beings—how we perceive ourselves, and what defines who we are. This evening touches on themes of identity, otherness, and encounters with the unknown, inviting introspection and meaningful reflection.