Witness the links between musical theater and opera come alive in this thrilling concert!

In 1956, the sound of opera rang out in DC, heralding the birth of a new company. Four decades and countless artistic leaps later, Washington National Opera continues to move boldly …

Step into a world of passion, tragedy, and deception with Puccini’s Il trittico, a trio of one-act operas led by world-renowned opera conductor Gianandrea Noseda.

Witness the links between musical theater and opera come alive in this thrilling concert!

Mar 27, 2025 · Like the National Symphony Orchestra, the Washington National Opera is an artistic affiliate of the Kennedy Center. Founded in 1956, WNO boasts a rich legacy of …

Artistic Director Francesca Zambello ’s adaptation of Gershwin’s landmark “folk opera” returns after playing to critical acclaim across renowned opera stages. Often considered the first great …

Seduction and deceit tangle in Saint-Saëns’s sensual grand opera. When Delilah seduces Samson into revealing the source of his physical power, his faith will be put to a final, …

Watch performances and interviews behind Washington National Opera's innovative short works exploring questions around the stories monuments tell -- the legacies they embody, and the …

Founded in 1956 as a modest but intrepid ensemble known as the Opera Society of Washington, Washington National Opera (WNO) is today one of America’s largest opera companies.

We present four operas and two concerts in the beloved Kennedy Center Opera House. We build on WNO’s tradition of casting important artists in American debuts and role debuts.