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Opportunities at Opera by the Fjord
So far 14 singers, conductors and musicians from Opera by the Fjord - Summer Academy, have been engaged at Bergen National Opera's main productions in Grieghallen.
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.
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!
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.