The free outdoor concert brings Italian opera out of the gilded theaters and into one of America’s most iconic public spaces. Now in its fourth year, the Lincoln Memorial program features internationally acclaimed soloists and the winner of a nationwide TikTok #DCOperaChallenge.
WHEN: Sunday, June 15, 2025 6:30 PM EDT
WHERE: Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, National Mall, Washington, D.C.
WHO:
Maestro Alvise Casellati, Founder and Music Director of Opera Italiana is in the Air. He was recently named the new Artistic Director for Teatro Massimo in Palermo, Italy.
Soprano Leah Hawkins, a distinguished alumna of Washington National Opera’s Cafritz Young Artist Program, has earned acclaim for her performances at major opera houses, including the Washington National Opera and Metropolitan Opera
Turkish tenor Murat Karahan is renowned for his powerful voice and has performed leading roles with the Los Angeles Opera, Deutsche Oper Berlin, and Arena di Verona
Soprano Marina Medici is the winner of the #DCOperaChallenge. Based in Rome, her video was selected from TikTok and Instagram submissions from around the world.
Tommy McFly, NBC4, will emcee the program
PROGRAM NOTES:
Free, family-friendly concert with no tickets or dress code required
Audiences are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair