Not that Stasevska fudged the introspective moments: the first dance’s tender reprise of a theme from Rachmaninov’s Symphony No 1 was incredibly affecting, as was the final dance’s haunting centre.

Audiences will be treated to unforgettable music from across the saga, including the Main Title, Princess Leia's Theme, The Imperial March, Yoda's Theme, Throne Room, Across the Stars, and more.

Laura Canning, General Director, Opera North, says, “This year, we’re championing the next generation of talent as we welcome our Youth Company to the main stage to open the season in Leeds. We’ll be ...

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Oh, Tim Albery, Oh Opera North – you iconoclastic devils! A production dependent almost entirely on a vibrant young cast and an orchestra under the direction of an inspiring Handelian, with nothing at ...

Opera North, for several years now, has been presenting a unique program combining opera singers and circus stars under the 400-seat tent at its Summerfest at Blow-Me-Down Farm in Cornish, New ...

A staple of the operatic repertoire, Beethoven’s only opera continues to be regularly revived and treated with respect by opera companies across the globe, and it’s easy to see why. Fidelio is rich in ...

If Hell were as much fun as it is in the Opera North’s production of Offenbach’s “Orpheus and the Underworld,” we’d be making reservations. After all, Mount Olympus — home of Jupiter and the good, ...

Take advantage of the offers ahead of the company’s 2026 season as the perfect stocking filler for first-time enthusiasts.