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2437 15th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009

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06/18/2026

Greetings from St. Louis! 🎶 The WCO Guild is having a wonderful week exploring the city's rich arts and cultural scene while enjoying three performances at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis. Today's excursion included a visit to the Duane Reed Gallery, where travelers experienced some of the exciting contemporary art that makes St. Louis such a vibrant cultural destination.

Interested in traveling with fellow opera lovers on future Guild adventures? Learn more at https://concertopera.org/travel-with-the-guild

06/17/2026

⚔️ A knight, a dreamer, and a hero known around the world. Join us on Sunday, March 14, 2027 for Massenet's "Don Quichotte," featuring Christian Van Horn in the title role, alongside Elizabeth DeShong and Le Bu.

Don't miss this unforgettable performance and the second of three operas in WCO's 40th Anniversary Season. "See All 3" Subscriptions are available now and start at just $134!

➡ Learn more and subscribe at concertopera.org/2627season

06/11/2026

☀️ We know summer is just getting started, but we're already looking ahead to October! Our 2026-2027 season begins on Saturday, October 24, with Haydn's "Armida," featuring Lauren Snouffer, Fran Daniel Laucerica, and Shannon Crowley.

Don't miss this exciting season opener and the first of three unforgettable performances. "See All 3" Subscriptions are available now and start at just $134!

➡ Learn more and subscribe at concertopera.org/2627season

06/03/2026

Happy Pride Month from Washington Concert Opera!

06/01/2026

Chicago Is Our Kind of Town! Join fellow opera lovers this fall for an unforgettable WCO Guild trip to Chicago, October 27–31, 2026.

✔️ "Omar" and "Don Giovanni" at Lyric Opera of Chicago
✔️ Brahms' "Requiem" with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra
✔️ Hilton Palmer House accommodations
✔️ Excursions, group transportation, and more

⏰ The deadline to reserve your spot is July 3. A $300 tax-deductible deposit secures your place, but space is limited. Learn more and register today at concertopera.org/chicago2026.

05/28/2026

⏰ Time is running out to lock in the best price for WCO’s 2026–2027 Season! Our special “See All 3” subscription pricing has been extended through Sunday, May 31. Order today and pay 2025–2026 prices. But hurry! Subscription prices increase on Monday.

Join us next season for three extraordinary performances featuring some of opera’s most celebrated artists, including Lauren Snouffer, Christian Van Horn, Lawrence Brownlee, and Angela Meade, plus many more incredible voices!

🎟 Subscribe now at concertopera.org
📍 Save through May 31 before prices increase Monday

05/18/2026

Please support WCO through our Silent Auction!
https://WCO2026Gala.auctria.events

ONLINE bidding for our 2026 silent auction is now open! It will close TONIGHT, May 18th, at 11:59 PM so we can get it ready for the in-person event, our GALA - featuring renowned soprano, AILYN PÉREZ!*.

We have some hot items this year--just to name a few...
1. Two Bedroom Penthouse Apartment in LUCCA for one week
2. Signed by Leonard Bernstein - 1984 "Trouble & Tahiti" poster from the "Kennedy Center Opera House"
3. Dinner with the Maestro hosted by our President of the Board of Directors
AND MUCH MORE.

*Those not attending the Gala on May 20th, who are also not outbid during the live event, will hear from us about their winnings by Tuesday, May 26th (end of business day).

Also, there's still time to sign-up to attend the event!

Questions? Email us at [email protected] OR call 202-364-5826.

05/15/2026

Please support WCO through our Silent Auction!
https://WCO2026Gala.auctria.events

ONLINE bidding for our 2026 silent auction is now open! It will close on Monday, May 18th at 11:59 PM so we can get it ready for the in-person event, our GALA - featuring renowned soprano, AILYN PÉREZ!*.

We have some hot items this year--just to name a few...
1. Two Bedroom Penthouse Apartment in LUCCA for one week
2. Signed by Leonard Bernstein - 1984 "Trouble & Tahiti" poster from the "Kennedy Center Opera House"
3. Dinner with the Maestro hosted by our President of the Board of Directors

AND MUCH MORE.

*Those not attending the Gala on May 20th, who are also not outbid during the live event, will hear from us about their winnings by Tuesday, May 26th (end of business day).

Also, there's still time to sign-up to attend the event!

Questions? Email us at [email protected].
OR call: 202-364-5826.

05/13/2026

Hear opera star AILYN PÉREZ AND show your support for the arts at our annual gala! 👏

Join us NEXT WEEK on May 20 for a soirée celebrating all things Washington Concert Opera! Enjoy a silent auction, a delectable dinner, and of course, a phenomenal performance from Ailyn Perez, seen here in our 2024 concert of "La Rondine." Limited seats remain!

Get your tickets today → concertopera.org/2026gala

05/08/2026

A few photos from last night’s final dress rehearsal for “Idomeneo” at Lisner Auditorium.

This cast, chorus, and orchestra sound incredible, and we can’t wait to share this performance with you tomorrow night! This performance features David Portillo as Idomeneo, Amanda Forsythe as Ilia, Stephanie Doche as Idamante, Aviva Fortunata as Elettra, Matthew Hill as Arbace, Jim Williams as the Voice of Neptune, and David Artz as the High Priest

🎟 Tickets available from $45 → concertopera.org
📍 Saturday, May 9 | Lisner Auditorium @ 6:00 PM

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Lisner Auditorium At GWU 730 21st Street NW
Washington D.C., DC
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