Washington National Opera

2012 WNO Opera Ball Announced

The 2012 WNO Opera Ball will take place June 2 at the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Washington, D.C. Reservations are now being accepted.

Washington National Opera on Millennium Stage

As part of The Music of Budapest, Prague, and Vienna, the Domingo-Cafritz Young Artists will be performing on Millennium Stage Feb. 18 and in the Terrace Theater on Feb. 21. Members of the WNO Orchestra will be performing on Millennium Stage on Mar. 1. All performances are free and open to the public.

The Music of Budapest, Prague, and Vienna

The music and culture that sprang from the cities of Budapest, Prague, and Vienna changed the course of artistic history. WNO presents Mozart's Così fan tutte as part of the exploration of these three great cities.

Kennedy Center News Now Online

Kennedy Center News is now available to read online! The March-April issue features Nabucco and more!

Spring Operas Now On Sale

Verdi's Nabucco (Apr. 28-May 21) and Massenet's Werther (May 12-27), the final two operas in the WNO 11-12 season, are now on public sale.

Washington National Opera Announces New Wave of Artistic Initiatives

WNO has announced several new initiatives as part of a long-range plan to build on its tradition of artistic excellence, including the Washington premiere of Richard Wagner’s complete “American Ring” cycle in 2016 and a multipart New American Works Project for young American composers and librettists.

Francesca Zambello appointed Washington National Opera Artistic Advisor; Michael L. Mael named Executive Director

American director Francesca Zambello has been appointed the company’s Artistic Advisor, and current Chief Operating Officer Michael L. Mael has been named Executive Director. Along with Music Director Philippe Auguin and Director of Artistic Operations Christina Scheppelmann, Zambello and Mael complete WNO’s leadership team.

Opera 11-12 Subscriptions Now Available

Full season, select series, and Series O subscriptions are now available for WNO’s dramatic and exhilarating 56th Season. Order online or call the Subscription Office at (202) 416-8500, Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Washington National Opera and Kennedy Center Affiliate – July 1, 2011

WNO and the Kennedy Center have a shared commitment to presenting operatic performances and programs of the highest quality. This affiliation will allow the Kennedy Center to offer outstanding opera performances and events, while assuring long-term financial security for WNO’s continued artistic development. Learn more about the affiliation, including how to log in to your account and contact information for ticketing and other services.