2026-2027 Season
Westminster Conservatory’s Opera Outings include round-trip transportation to Lincoln Center with pick-up locations at Rider/Westminster Conservatory and New Brunswick/Bowlero (Carolier Lane). All operas are Saturday matinees. There will be sufficient time to enjoy lunch on your own in the Lincoln Center area.
The operas for 2026-2027 are:
November 14, 2026
Puccini's Tosca
Lyniv: Hernàndez, Baek, Kelsey
December 12, 2026
Donizetti’s Maria Stuarda
Mazzola: Oropesa, Meade, Barbera, Damian
April 3, 2027
Massenet's Manon
Abel: Sierra, Polenzani, Filończyk, Gilfry
April 24, 2027
Verdi's Otello
Mariotti: Pérez, Jagde, Ruciński
In addition, we offer Opera Lectures appropriate for both the novice and advanced enthusiast which are open to all, regardless of whether or not you are an Opera Outings ticket holder. The lectures will enhance your opera experience through insights into the operas and composers. Each class meets one week prior to the corresponding opera from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted, on the Rider campus.
2026-2027 Lectures:
October 10, 2026
Verdi's Macbeth
November 7, 2026
Puccini's Tosca
December 5, 2026
Donizetti’s Maria Stuarda
January 16, 2027
Puccini's La Fanciulla del West
March 27, 2027
Massenet's Manon
April 17, 2027
Verdi's Otello