Overview

“Austin Opera redefines the limits of opera” —Austin Chronicle

Austin Opera is turning 40! You’re invited to a Spectacular Birthday Concert featuring some of opera’s most iconic showstoppers. Sarah and Ernest Butler Music Director Timothy Myers conducts celebrated arias and ensembles from Verdi’s Aida and Rigoletto, Puccini’s Turandot (including “Nessun dorma,”) Mozart’s Don Giovanni, Bernstein’s Candide and West Side Story, and more! Each selection will showcase the vocal prowess of some of the most highly sought-out opera singers today, in collaboration with the Austin Opera Orchestra and Chorus.

Sung in original language with projected English titles.

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.

The Long Center for the Performing Arts

Celebrate Opera! A Spectacular Birthday Celebration is only available as part of a season ticket package. New subscriptions on sale March 26, 2025.

Individual tickets for these performances will be on sale Monday, August 4, 2025