Opera on BTPM Classical
Experience world-class opera on BTPM Classical every Saturday at 1pm! Enjoy full performances of legendary operas by Verdi, Puccini, Mozart, and more.
The Metropolitan Opera’s radio broadcasts bring the magic of live opera to our listeners. Airing December through the first weekend of June, listeners can experience thrilling performances from today’s most renowned opera stars alongside legendary voices from the past, spanning over nine decades of Metropolitan Opera history, live from the Lincoln Center in New York City.
The WFMT Radio Network Opera Series extends the season beginning in June, offering an incredible lineup of performances to complete the year. From Milan to New York, Barcelona to Chicago, enjoy front-row access to iconic opera productions from the world’s top stages.
September 12 | Carmen | Bizet
Another summer opera from La Scala, this time focusing on one of opera’s most beloved treasures. Soprano Clémentine Margaine stars in the titular role, with Vittorio Grigolo as Don José and Giorgi Manoshvili as Escamillo. The production features conductor Maestro Myung-Whun Chung, who will succeed Maestro Riccardo Chailly as La Scala’s Music Director in 2027.
Credit: WFMT
Composer: Georges Bizet
Conductor: Myung-Whun Chung
Ensemble: Treble Voice Chorus from La Scala Academy; La Scala Orchestra & Chorus
CAST:
Carmen: Clémentine Margaine
Micaëla: Natalia Tanasii
Don José: Vittorio Grigolo
Escamillo: Giorgi Manoshvili
Le Dancaïre: Pierre Doyen
Le Remendado: Loïc Felix
Mercédès: Marine Chagnon
Frasquita: Sarah Dufresne
September 19 | Falstaff | Verdi
Bass-baritone Craig Colclough is Sir John Flastaff in Verdi’s beloved comedic opera. James Conlon conducts his final opera in his 20 year tenure as Music Director of the LA Opera.
Composer: Giuseppe Verdi
Conductor: James Conlon
Ensemble: LA Opera Orchestra and Chorus
CAST:
Dr. Caius: Nathan Bowles
Sir John Falstaff: Craig Colclough
Bardolph: Yuntong Han
Pistol: Vinícius Costa
Meg Page: Sarah Saturnino
Alice Ford: Nicole Heaston
Mistress Quickly: Hyona Kim
Nannetta: Deanna Breiwick
Fenton: Anthony León
Ford: Ernesto Petti