The Queen of the Night threatens poor Pamina in this thrilling excerpt from our upcoming MAGIC FLUTE. You may recognize her incredible aria - it's one of the most famous in the opera repertoire, and certainly one of the most captivating. See for yourself July 15-23 at the Aronoff Center! Tickets: http://bit.ly/2pwpQzy (Footage courtesy of Minnesota Opera) | Cincinnati Opera

In the sweeping aria "Vissi d'arte," Floria Tosca sings that she "lived for art, lived for love." Listen as soprano Elena Dobračeva performs the beloved aria in Cincinnati Opera's stunning 2016 period production of Puccini’s TOSCA. #CincyOperaAtHome #meetopera #cincyarts | Cincinnati Opera

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Black History Month is here—join us as we celebrate a bold new chapter in opera inspired by the Black American experience. This July, Cincinnati Opera premieres LALOVAVI, the first chapter of The Black Opera Project. LALOVAVI (lah-low-VAH-vee) is a thrilling Afrofuturist adventure set in a richly imagined world shaped by history and possibility. In this interview, creators Kevin Day and Tifara Brown share the inspiration behind and hopes for this groundbreaking piece. Learn more about LALOVAVI a

Our 2025 Summer Festival may have wrapped nearly two months ago, but who says the standing ovations can't continue? Enjoy this one-minute look back at an incredible 2025 season. We're so grateful for all of the people onstage and off--and all of you!--who made it truly memorable. And get excited for next summer--it will be here before you know it! #MeetOpera #CincinnatiOpera #2025SummerFestival #Cincinnati #MusicHall #CincyMusicHall | Cincinnati Opera

"Hasten, thoughts, on golden wings!" Members of the Cincinnati Opera Chorus and Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra join together to perform "Va, pensiero" from Verdi's NABUCCO. This special performance is an excerpt from CINCINNATI OPERA AT 100, a one-hour celebration of our first century. Watch the full CINCINNATI OPERA AT 100→ https://bit.ly/co-at-100 Made possible by Monteverdi Tuscany, a rare boutique hotel→ https://monteverdituscany.com/ | Cincinnati Opera