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16 July 25

The Bells! The Bells! Tosca through the WNO years

A group stand, reading a book bound in red
11 July 25

Five unexpected books turned operas

Two headshots of our new Associate Artists. Owain Rowlands is pictured on the left, smiling at the camera. Ross Fettes is shown on the right, looking directly at the camera with a serious expression, his chin resting on his fist. Both wear suit jackets.
02 July 25

Meet our WNO Associate Artists 2025/2026

25 June 25

The cornerstone of Western classical music: Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony

18 June 25

LGBTQ+ Icons with operatic influences

17 June 25

The music of our Sea Interludes project

11 June 25

Myth and Opera: When Opera Meets the Gods

Peter Grimes wears a terrified expression as he stands centre-stage, entangled in ropes held by four dancers. Behind him, the eerie shadows of the dancers can be seen pulling the ropes. Peter wears a wool jumper, denim shirt and wet overalls.
05 June 25

That's a wrap! Spring 2025 round-up

03 June 25

Celebrating LGBTQ+ Composers

01 June 25

Pride Month Statement

28 May 25

What can The Marriage of Figaro teach us today?

22 May 25

Why is Peter Grimes a psychological thriller?