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Opera Uncorked

Go deeper with San Diego Opera productions at Opera Uncorked, a fun, casual series of events exploring everything you need to know about the operas in our season.  This year, we explore the raw emotion of Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci, the sparkling wit of Rossini’s The Barber of Seville, and the fiery passion of Bizet’s Carmen, plus a special session led by Joann Clark General Director and CEO David Bennett that will take you behind-the-scenes of a great opera company.

Each Opera Uncorked event offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the music, history, and theatre that make these operas timeless classics.

All Opera Uncorked events are held UC San Diego’s Park & Market in downtown San Diego.

• October 9, 2025 at 6:00 pm (Pagliacci)
• November 20, 2025 at 5:30 pm (Vocal Varietals and Vintages) Hosted by David Bennett
• January 22, 2026 at 6:00 pm (The Barber of Seville)
• March 12, 2026 at 6:00 pm (Carmen)

Come curious, leave inspired and let’s uncork the magic together. Click here to learn more about Opera Uncorked and to secure your tickets.

Master classes provide audience members a unique behind-the-scenes look into the artistry and technical mastery that shape powerful operatic performances.

Each session features live musical and interpretive coaching of up-and-coming singers by an operatic virtuoso, such as Yves Abel, San Diego Opera’s Principal Conductor, Bruce Stasyna, San Diego Opera’s Resident Conductor, General Director and CEO David Bennett, and leading singers These sessions reveal the process that brings each opera role to life.

This season’s series will take place at the Sills Salon inside the Civic Theatre (doors open at 2:45 and the event starts at 3:00 pm):

• A Master Class led by featured artist Hailey Clark from our production of Pagliacci on October 25, 2025
• A Master Class led by Maestro Yves Abel, San Diego Opera’s Principal Conductor on February 7, 2026
• A Master Class led by Bruce Stasyna, Resident Conductor and Chorus Master on March 21, 2026
  

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Video Learning\Opera Explained (All about opera)

Opera Explained (all about Opera) is San Diego Opera’s newest educational video series that takes you inside the music, drama, and meaning behind each production in our season. Featuring engaging commentary from renowned artists and experts like pianist and educator Dr. Daniel Beliavsky, each episode offers a deeper understanding of the operas you love or are about to discover.

Community Concerts

Join San Diego Opera for an unforgettable journey of sound and storytelling with our Community Concerts, where the power of the human voice meets the heart of our community. These dynamic performance series brings world-class opera singers and musicians to all nine districts of the City of San Diego, and all 5 districts in the County or San Diego as well as Baja California Norte, offering exhilarating performances that transcend language, culture, and genre.  Each concert promises a journey of discovery and connection. Powered by our shared commitment to creativity and inclusivity, these performances are made possible by the generosity of our donors.  Let the music inspire, unite, and uplift because every voice has a story.

2024-2025 Season Radio Broadcast on KPBS

• La bohème Saturday, July 12, 2025, 8:00 pm
• Salome Saturday, July 19, 2025, 8:00 pm
• La traviata Saturday, July 26, 2025, 8:00 pm

All broadcasts are at 8:00 pm on KPBS radio 89.5 FM (97.7 FM Calexico).

Visit our YouTube channel for the latest content

Content includes interviews with the cast and creative team, exploring the music in our season and much more! Click here to visit our YouTube page and be sure to subscribe to our channel to receive the latest updates.