Became an opera star by chance
For the past 15 years, French tenor Julien Behr has performed leading roles in opera houses across Asia, North America and Europe. But originally, he wanted to become a lawyer.
News
Stay up to date on all current and forthcoming events and performances by Bergen National Opera - producers of world-class opera in Norway.
BNO mourn the loss of Kristin Okerlund
The team at Bergen National Opera mourn the sudden and unexpected loss of Kristin Okerlund, our dear friend, collaborator, and invaluable colleague at Opera by the Fjord.
Alan Lucien Øyen directs Pelléas et Mélisande
Alan Lucien Øyen is a celebrated stage director internationally and this autumn he visits Bergen National Opera for the first time!
Season programme 2025/26 now launched
Bergen Nationale Opera's programme for 2025/26 includes a Nobel Prize winner and one of the world's most popular operas!
En Jeppe for vår tid
Forfatter Marit Eikemo og komponist Therese Ulvo har sammen med regissør Maren Bjørseth skapt den helt nye operaen Terminus. Vi tok en kjapp Q&A med skaperne. Urpremieren er på DNO&B i Oslo 15. mai og så kommer den "hjem" til Bergen 28. mai.
Who is who in Alida and Alida?
Here is a short guide to the characters in the opera Asle and Alida – also with a link to our biography for each artist.
What happens in Asle and Alida?
Here's a summary of what happens in the opera Asle and Alida.
WANTED: Il Commendatore
Would you like to rise as a ghost and scare your own murderer? We are looking specifically for the bass role as Il Commendatore in the opera Don Giovanni at our Summer Academy Opera by the Fjord in June. APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 23 / the application form is now closed /
Three from the Vienna Philharmonic will teach at our Summer Academy
The students at our summer academy Opera by the Fjord 2025 will get the chance to perform together with top professionals from orchestras in Vienna and the Nordic countries.
The Opera Page on tour
School project ahead of the premiere of Amahl and the Night Visitors
Summer Academy 2025 – extended deadline
Welcome to Opera by the Fjord - our Summer Academy 2025. NEWS: We have now extended the application deadline to FEBRUARY 2 for these orchestra instruments: Strings, brass, oboe and bassoon. / The application forms are now closed /
What happens in The Dead City?
Get ready for an extraordinary love triangle: The amorous and confused Paul stands between two women who look completely identical: One is his deceased wife Marie, the other is the vivacious dancer Marietta.