Pelléas et Mélisande
A love triangle where power operates in shadows and soft words carry sharp edges.
April 22, 24, & 26, 2026
Concert Opera
Engineers Club (Baltimore, MD)
Overview
“And though we may not fully know the motivations of these characters, we are still in awe of the delivery system: magnificent music that makes an unambiguous beeline toward the heart.”
Music by Claude Debussy
Libretto by Maurice Maeterlinck
Step into a world of shadows and silences with Debussy’s Pelléas et Mélisande—a hauntingly beautiful dream of an opera where nothing is said outright, but everything is felt. When the mysterious Mélisande marries Prince Golaud and quietly falls for his half-brother Pelléas, love blooms in secret under the surface. But in this misty medieval castle, jealousy festers, words are weapons, and desire leads quietly—inevitably—to ruin.
With a shimmering score that changed the course of French opera, Pelléas et Mélisande is less about what happens and more about how it feels—which is perfect for our signature concert opera format. It will feel like a whisper in the dark, a longing that won’t go away, a fate you can't escape. It’s a rare gem, a slow burn, and a must-see for anyone who loves their opera mysterious, moody, and utterly mesmerizing.
Available now with 2025/2026 season tickets.
Individual tickets go on sale Tuesday, June 3, 2025.
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Performance information
Dates
April 22 & 24, 2026 at 7:30pm
April 26, 2026 at 3:00pm
Runtime & Language
3 hours and 10 minutes including one intermission
In French with English supertitles
Location
The Engineers Club at the Garrett-Jacobs Mansion
11 West Mount Vernon Place, Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Accessibility offerings
Each of our performance venues has accessible entrances, exits, and seating areas. Upon arrival at either venue, please call if you need assistance - 443.445.0226.
ENGINEERS CLUB:
The accessible entrance to the Engineers Club is on the street Peabody Mews behind the building. Please see the map on the Your Visit page.
Cast & cREATIVE
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2025/26 Season
Tosca (Puccini) – October 10 & 12, 2025 – Fully-Staged with Orchestra
Lucrezia Borgia (Donizetti) – March 4, 6, & 8, 2026 – Concert Opera
Pelléas et Mélisande (Debussy) – April 22, 24, & 26, 2026 – Concert Opera
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