Washington Concert Opera

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.

⏰ 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

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.

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.

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

Rehearsals are underway for Mozart’s IDOMENEO and we can’t wait to share this incredible performance with you THIS SATURDAY, May 9, at Lisner Auditorium.

Featuring 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, alongside the Washington Concert Opera chorus and orchestra, this one-night-only performance brings Mozart’s powerful drama to life.

🎟 Tickets from $45 → concertopera.org
📍 One night only