Opera Highlights unites four singers, a pianist, and a selection of operatic extracts from many eras and styles woven into an original narrative celebrating all facets of the human experience.

Back on the road for two tours in the 2025/26 Season, this year’s production is directed by Emma Doherty and designed by Kenneth MacLeod, with a cast that showcases up-and-coming operatic talent, including many of Scottish Opera's Emerging Artists. Scottish Opera Head of Music Fiona MacSherry compiles the music from the best bits of Pagliacci, Romeo and Juliet, Die Fledermaus, and more – all sung in English to make this one-of-a-kind show immediately accessible to audiences. Perfect for operatic newcomers, old-timers, and everyone in between, Opera Highlights is a fantastic night of entertainment and storytelling. 

Alongside Opera Highlights, Scottish Opera will also run a series of outreach workshops at schools and community venues across the tour, giving people a new way to interact with the stories and music of Opera Highlights. Booking for these free workshops will be available when each tour goes on sale.

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Opera Highlights is supported by Friends of Scottish Opera and JTH Charitable Trust
Part of Scottish Opera's 2025/26 Season 
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