We're just getting started, and we're doing it thoughtfully.
This year, Brisbane Lyric Opera presents an intimate season of performances that showcase Brisbane’s extraordinary musical talent. Each concert has been carefully programmed to include quality music and bring world-class voices to local audiences.
It's a modest season, but an honest one. Join our movement; come see where Brisbane’s newest opera company is headed.
Our 2026 Season
Henry Pinder
Founder & Artistic Director
Brisbane Lyric Opera
Agony & Ecstasy
7:00pm 27 March, Albert St Uniting Church
Experience the raw emotional journey of Vivaldi and Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater. This intimate concert explores opera's most powerful contrasts and stars soprano Michelle Ryan and mezzo-soprano Aylish Ryan.
Celebrate by journeying through Italy's extraordinary musical heritage, from beloved arias to the folk melodies that shaped opera itself. Mezzo-soprano Elizabeth Cooper and bass Henry Pinder transport you to the very birthplace of opera.
7:00pm 17 April, State Library of Queensland
Songs of Italy
Mark Christmas with sacred, timeless music. Brisbane Lyric Opera, featuring an all-star local cast, reimagines the Nativity through works of deep meaning and beauty.
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7:00pm 17 December, St John’s Cathedral