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Joined April 2009
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Washington National Opera retweeted
The 2025-2026 classical season is here and on sale! From the drama of the @WashNatOpera's Aida to the iconic sounds of the @NatSymphonyDC performing immortal masterworks and exciting new music, these performances are unmissable. Tickets on sale now!
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“I was a rock ‘n’ roll, punk rock kind of guy until my 40s,” Glaser said. “I discovered opera, fell in love with it and I never looked back.” These days, as a board member of the @WashNatOpera, he says he’s so passionate about the art that he wants everyone to discover opera, exclaiming “If they come, they’ll love it!”
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Washington National Opera retweeted
Update for Wednesday, June 11, 2025:
Please be advised the Kennedy Center will be closed to non-ticket holders on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, due to enhanced security protocols.
🎟️ Guests holding tickets for the evening’s performance are kindly asked to arrive early and enter through the Hall of States or North Garage entrances.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation!
🔗 For more information, visit kennedy-center.org
- The Kennedy Center Team
Washington National Opera retweeted
ICYMI – DC native forges new path singing opera with @WashNatOpera! @fox5dc spoke with Artistic Director Francesca Zambello and WNO Chorus Member Anthony Anderson about WNO’s current production of Porgy and Bess! 🎶
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In the News... Porgy and Bess is a hit! 📰 @washingtonpost says that Artistic Director Francesca Zambello’s Porgy and Bess “crackles with fiery vocal performances, an energized Washington National Opera Orchestra…powerful contributions from the Washington National Opera Chorus…and lively outbursts of dance…”
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“Passion, obsession, betrayal, love, death. The story of Steve Jobs is animated by big, human thematics that resonate throughout opera history.” —Mason Bates, composer of The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs🍎📱
Modern meets classical in this thrilling opera May 2–10. Don't miss out!
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RT @kencen: Mark Campbell is the man behind the story of the man behind the machine. 📱
Campbell, librettist of The (R)evolution of Steve J…
Washington National Opera retweeted
We send our sincerest condolences to the families of the victims of American Eagle Flight No. 5342 and Sikorsky H-60. Our hearts are with our community and all of those impacted by this tragic accident.
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Earlier today, an incident triggered the sprinkler system in the Theater Lab & Opera House.
While remediation is ongoing, today’s (11/23) 7 p.m. final performance of the @WashNatOpera's Macbeth will now take place in an alternate format at Lisner Auditorium (730 21st St NW). 1/2
Washington National Opera retweeted
We are currently experiencing a high volume of traffic due to events going on sale today. If your visit is not related to this particular event, you may want to visit us at a later time when it's less busy. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for your patience.
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The @WashNatOpera has announced their 24 / 25 season, and I look forward to joining my incredible colleagues, @ReneeFleming & @denycegraves, for American Rhapsody. The program celebrates American composers and feature works by Barber, Bernstein & Bonds.
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Video: Get a first look at Ramin Karimloo and Isabel Leonard in @WashNatOpera's production of Songbird.
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Get a first look at Ramin Karimloo and Isabel Leonard in @WashNatOpera's production of Songbird.
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Check out these snaps from @Guggenheim’s Works & Process event on Sunday ft. @christophertin + the @WashNatOpera creative team discussing the new ending he has composed for Puccini’s "Turandot," which is unveiled on May 11-25. 🤩
Washington National Opera retweeted
Robert Spano has been named as the next Music Director of @WashNatOpera Washington National Opera, starting in September 2025.
Washington National Opera retweeted
Still can’t believe I got to do this! 😍 Just handed in the final score for my completion of #turandot for @WashNatOpera. It’s been a thrill working with Susan Soon He Stanton and @FZambello on finishing #Puccini’s final opera on the 100th anniversary of his death. Coming May 11!
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Robert Spano Adds Washington National Opera
Just on the heels of being named principal conductor of the Rhode Island Philharmonic last month, Spano is to take on the music directorship of the Washington National Opera.
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Washington National Opera retweeted
Robert Spano, the veteran conductor who won acclaim during two decades at the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, will begin a three-year term as the music director of the Washington National Opera in 2025. nyti.ms/3HPlQ4F
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Ahead of tomorrow's "Morris and Friends" concert, @MorrisDRobinson sat down with @wetatvfm host Evan Keely about his vision for this special fusion of Gospel and Opera
weta.org/fm/classical-score/… @WashNatOpera @OMEGAPSIPHI @Citadel1842 @BU_Tweets @afronews @SuiteMagazine – at North Bethesda, MD
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7️⃣ 2016 - Better Gods - new opera part of @washnatopera American Opera Initiative #KenCenArchives
