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The Israeli Opera is Israel's principal professional opera company and has operated in its current institutional form since 1985. Based at the Tel Aviv Performing Arts Center, it stages works from the international operatic repertory, frequently using visiting singers, conductors, directors, and production teams alongside Israeli artists. Its programming is intended for opera audiences in Israel and includes fully staged productions, concerts, educational activity, and performances outside its principal Tel Aviv venue.
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Where is the Israeli Opera based?
The Israeli Opera is based at the Tel Aviv Performing Arts Center. It is Israel's principal professional opera company and presents productions in Tel Aviv.
When was the Israeli Opera established in its current form?
The company has operated in its current institutional form since 1985. Its work developed from earlier Israeli opera organizations and now focuses on a permanent national opera program.
What repertory does the Israeli Opera perform?
The company stages works from the international operatic repertory, including Italian, French, German, and Slavic classics. Productions often combine visiting singers and conductors with the company's local artistic forces.
Does the Israeli Opera perform in Hebrew?
Its repertory is mainly performed in the original languages of the operas, with surtitles for the audience. It also presents Israeli and Hebrew-language works as part of its broader national program.
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