The Royal Opera

@JHandorf @sarah_angliss Thanks for visiting! We're so glad you enjoyed your visit 🎶

Saw the absolutely brilliant GIANT at @TheRoyalOpera last night. Stunning work from composer @sarah_angliss and her collaborators. It’s sold out but you might get stand by; if we’re lucky (and they’re smart) the ROH might do another run- keep a look out!

With summer finally here, jumpers and coats are out and t-shirts are in 😎 Perfect timing too, as we've recently released a new range of Royal Opera and ROH tees, available from our Shop 🛒 bit.ly/3JvKXuG

Your chance to see the opera stars of tomorrow, today 🤩 Just one month to go until our Jette Parker Artists' annual summer performance on the main stage 🎟️ bit.ly/3JsYG5m

💙 A spectacular Queen of the Night, a chattering bird-man, and a quest for love and enlightenment... it can only mean one thing - The Magic Flute is back! Mozart's opera opens on 16 December - tickets start at just £10 ✨ Grab yours: bit.ly/3ht5eFP #RoyalOperaHouse

🎵 @TheRoyalOpera's Theodora is now on ROH Stream! Katie Mitchell’s thrilling production sets Handel's opera in an alternative modern-day reality. Sign up now for just £9.99 a month, or £99 per year: bit.ly/3XseWsx #RoyalOperaHouse

🎼 We're delighted to announce the appointment of Jakub Hrůša as Music Director of the Royal Opera. Jakub will become @TheRoyalOpera's seventh Music Director and his tenure will begin in September 2025. For more information: bit.ly/3g5c9V2 #RoyalOperaHouse

🏆 Congratulations to soprano and Jette Parker Link Artist April Koyejo-Audiger, who has won in @theBBTAs! April has been awarded for her performance in @TheRoyalOpera's Jenůfa, winning Best Opera Performance. Join us in wishing April congratulations! #theBBTAs #BBTAS2022

❤️ 'Aida is about an attempt to find love within a situation of conflict' The cast and creative team behind @TheRoyalOpera's Aida on what makes Verdi's opera so unique. Catch it in cinemas around the world tonight! Find your nearest screening: bit.ly/3yA62i2 #ROHAida

🙌 Royal Opera House Stream has landed! It features productions performed by an incredible roster of international stars, available to enjoy wherever you are 🎥 Sign up now for just £9.99 a month, or £99 per year here: bit.ly/3UQGg2B #RoyalOperaHouse

🙌 'Radical, stimulating staging' ⭐⭐⭐⭐ for @TheRoyalOpera's Aida from @Telegraph 👏 Catch Verdi's opera on the Main Stage now, with tickets available via our website. #RoyalOperaHouse telegraph.co.uk/opera/what-to-…

👏 It's amazing to see #ROHbutterfly trending in the UK! If you're watching Puccini's opera tonight we hope you're enjoying yourselves 🍿

🎭 Happy #WorldTourismDay! Whether you're a Londoner or it's your first time in the city, a trip to the ROH in the heart of Covent Garden is a must do Come see a show, or just pop in to take in our magnificent building, parts of which date back to 1858! roh.org.uk

🎧 Tune in to this episode of Music Matters @BBCRadio3 to listen to Aida Director Robert Carsen and opera historian @drflorawillson! They discussed how the famous ancient Egypt-set opera by an Italian composer is viewed by Egyptians. #RoyalOperaHouse bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

📸 Some fab snaps from @TheRoyalOpera's Aida, which opened on the Main Stage last night! Robert Carsen's brand-new production situates Verdi’s large-scale political drama within a contemporary world. Catch it on the Main Stage now: bit.ly/3cTLY2o #RoyalOperaHouse

🦋 'A glorious butterfly effect' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ for @TheRoyalOpera's Madama Butterfly from @Daily_Express! Catch it on our Main Stage until 1 October. express.co.uk/entertainment/… #RoyalOperaHouse

🤩 'Absolutely glorious... best Salome I have ever seen' Some of your amazing comments about @TheRoyalOpera's Salome, currently on the Main Stage until 1 October! Grab your tickets now: bit.ly/3QAtDpR #RoyalOperaHouse

⏳ A reminder that applications for the Jette Parker Artists Programme close on 23 September! This sought-after programme for artists of exceptional talent offers a two-year contract with @TheRoyalOpera or @TheRoyalBallet. Find out more and apply: bit.ly/3DExgHz

Oliver Mears, RO Director of Opera said: “Terry will be remembered for his enormous musical gifts and great kindness. Our deep condolences go out to Terry’s family and friends.” [2/2]

The Royal Opera are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Terry Edwards. Terry was Royal Opera Chorus Director from 1992-2004. Terry worked on 111 operas by 43 composers with 68 conductors including Bernard Haitink, Antonio Pappano and Simon Rattle. [1/2]

🩸 Heads will roll... A look at the process of creating the Severed Head of John the Baptist, used as a prop in @TheRoyalOpera's Salome David McVicar's production of Strauss’s opera opens in a week! Tickets: bit.ly/3QAtDp #RoyalOperaHouse