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Washington National Opera marches onward with a joyous Treemonisha
A vibrant new production of Scott Joplin’s Treemonisha at Washington National Opera underscores the opera’s enduring message of education, community and social justice.
WNO's Samson et Dalila shows how sweet love's poison can sound
Strong singing but a stellar orchestra and staging make for a riveting production at the Kennedy Center.
A #metoo Don Giovanni at Washington National Opera
Lots of people talk about keeping opera relevant. WNO shows why this opera always has been.
Washington National Opera's merry take on Mozart's Magic Flute
Could The Magic Flute be the next Nutcracker? A child-friendly take on the classic in a mash-up of pyramids and petticoats.
Russell Thomas shines in gloomy David Alden's Otello
The combination of a strong, spirited cast and a first-rate orchestral performance led by Daniele Callegari rendered the opera a moving experience in spite of drab staging and latent, unexplored tensions.
Venera Gimadieva leads a moving Traviata in DC
A strong new Traviata from Washington National Opera with the welcome house debut of Venera Gimadieva as a fabulous Violetta.
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