Maryland Opera offers quality opera performances, innovative artistry, support for social awareness and change, education and outreach programming, commitment to underserved communities, and a vehicle for talented young vocalists to follow their dreams. Dedicated to long-term financial sustainability, Maryland Opera aspires to become the premier opera organization in Maryland!
This melodious and iconic opera is so beloved and integral to us, from the opening atmospheric choral triads of Butterfly's entrance to the profoundly moving dénouement, the epitome of operatic tragedy. Butterfly reaches into our inmost souls and shows us so many things about ourselves and our society.
An Opera in Three Acts Music by Giacomo Puccini Libretto by Luigi Illica & Giuseppe Giacosa based on "Madame Butterfly" by David Belasco, in turn based on a short story by John Luther Long
This melodious and iconic opera is so beloved and integral to us, from the opening atmospheric choral triads of Butterfly's entrance to the profoundly moving dénouement, the epitome of operatic tragedy. Butterfly reaches into our inmost souls and shows us so many things about ourselves and our society.
An Opera in Three Acts Music by Giacomo Puccini Libretto by Luigi Illica & Giuseppe Giacosa based on "Madame Butterfly" by David Belasco, in turn based on a short story by John Luther Long
Our holiday tradition continues in the beautiful barn at Boordy Vineyards, featuring the end of Act 1 of La Bohème, the most famous Christmas Eve in opera, and other operatic and seasonal favorites. Make sure to dress for our ugly holiday sweater contest to win a bottle of wine!
The Maryland Opera Children's Festival is entirely FREE and welcomes families and young ones for a day of discovery. The event features arts & crafts, an instrument petting zoo, the puppet performers of the MO Outreach program, cookies and cocoa, and a children's opera version of Hansel and Gretel.