The Israeli Opera

Since its inauguration, the Opera in Israel has aimed to develop its identity as an Israeli Opera. But how is this done? What makes the Israeli Opera Israeli, or, in other words, an opera that is ours? The answer we found was to nurture Israeli artists and soloists and to commission and perform original operas by Israeli composers. We strive to achieve that through workshops, the Young Artists Program (the Opera Studio) and the promotion of young Israeli singers, who launched their career at the Israeli Opera and have since performed worldwide. Israeli Opera Artists Many Israeli conductors, directors and singers work regularly with the Israeli Opera. Following their career at the Israeli Opera, quite a few of them were invited to appear and work at prestigious opera houses around the world. Conductors Asher Fisch, the Music Director of the Israeli Opera, Dan Ettinger and Rani Calderon, director Omri Nitzan as well as designers Buki Schiff, Roni Toren, Felice Ross and others work ...