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Israeli Opera Announces Diverse 2026/27 Season Featuring Classics and New Works
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By Игорь Молдавский
First reported by Calcalist · 20 hours ago
What happened
The Israeli Opera has announced its 2026/27 season, featuring seven productions including classics like "The Magic Flute" and "Carmen," Benjamin Britten's "Peter Grimes," and the world premiere of Yonatan Knaan's "The Outcast." The season also introduces new artistic leadership and aims to attract a wider audience.
- 01Israeli Opera reveals 2026/27 season with seven productions.
- 02Season includes classics, Britten's "Peter Grimes," and new Israeli opera.
- 03New artistic director Shirit Lee Weiss appointed.
- 04World premiere of "The Outcast" by Yonatan Knaan is a highlight.
- 05Opera aims to expand audience with new initiatives.
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