OPERA ON SCREEN

A series of screened operas from the world's most prestigious opera houses and festivals, introduced by eye-opening lectures from the series editor, Merav Barak

Opera is not just art — it's a social statement. This upcoming season showcases works that have faced political, religious, or cultural censorship, yet still resonate with powerful messages about the societies that gave them birth.

The series includes six screened operas
Sundays | 18:00 | Rebecca Crown Hall
Hebrew & English subtitles*

01 / Don Giovanni

By: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Stage: Vienna State Opera
Language: Italian 

The dramatic tale of a corrupt and enigmatic protagonist who defies the limits of passion and morality. Don Giovanni challenges the social and religious conventions of its time, offering a pointed critique of institutional power. With its haunting music and a storyline that probes themes of freedom, responsibility, and censorship, Don Giovanni draws the viewer into a gripping journey, where art and society collide in a performance as powerful as it is thought-provoking.

23.11.25

02 / Un Ballo in Maschera (A Masked Ball)

By: Giuseppe Verdi
Stage: Arena di Verona Festival
Language: Italian (*Hebrew translation only) 

A gripping opera inspired by a true story of political assassination, Un Ballo in Maschera brings to the stage a powerful blend of romance, drama, and suspense.

Ricardo, the governor of Boston, is secretly in love with Amelia, the wife of his closest friend. As a political conspiracy threatens his life, his forbidden passion propels him toward a fateful masked ball. There, a haunting prophecy is fulfilled, culminating in a tragic and unforgettable finale.

7.12.25

03 / Così fan tutte (Women Are Like That)

By: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Stage: Vienna State Opera
Language: Italian 

A witty opera where love gets the last laugh. Two young officers are certain of one thing: their fiancées' eternal devotion. But when a reckless bet forces them to test that loyalty, things spiral into a whirlwind of disguises, double-crosses, and deliciously absurd intrigue. The lines between truth and trickery blur in this sparkling tale of seduction, surprise, and the unpredictable human heart. Will fidelity triumph, or is it all just a game of chance?

18.1.26

04 / Roméo et Juliette (Romeo and Juliet) 

By: Charles Gounod
Stage: Vienna State Opera
Language: French

A moving opera that brings to life Romeo and Juliet, two young lovers from feuding families in Verona. Despite the deep-rooted hatred that surrounds them, their love flourishes against all odds. Yet, driven by ancient enmity and consuming jealousy, their tale spirals into an inevitable and heartbreaking tragedy.

22.2.26

05 / La belle Hélène (The Beautiful Helen)

By: Jacques Offenbach
Stage: Hamburg State Opera Production
Language: French

A comic and captivating opera that takes the famous Greek myth of Helen of Troy and turns it into an entertaining journey, full of passion and sophistication. Helena, the most beautiful woman in the world, finds herself torn between her duty as queen and her hidden desire for Paris, the mysterious and exciting prince of Troy. While the royal court is abuzz with intrigue and trickery, forbidden love becomes a dangerous game, igniting the spark that will lead to the great Trojan War.

22.3.26

06 / La Bohème

By: Giacomo Puccini
Stage: Arena di Verona Festival
Language: Italian 

A romantic opera that tells the story of young artists who dream big and live for love, passion, and poetry in Paris' vibrant Latin Quarter. Chance brings together Rodolfo, a passionate poet, and Mimì, a delicate and mysterious seamstress, and the two fall in love at first sight. But life is no fairy tale, and as everyday hardships and cruel twists of fate take their toll, love is put to the test. Their story, filled with tenderness and heartbreak, becomes all the more moving and unforgettable.

24.5.26

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