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Sunset on the River
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September 4, 2008 |
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6 p.m.-8 p.m. -
$20 for Virginia Opera Guild Members, $25 for Guests
Hosted by Julia Stevens
in Norfolk, Virginia
The Virginia Opera Guild's first official party to open the 2008-2009 season. Wine, hors d'oeuvre, and live operatic entertainment make for a lively evening, with one of the Guild's own members as our gracious host.
Call 757.627.9545 ext. 3565 for more information.
A Virginia Opera Guild Event.
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Vissi d'arte: An Afternoon of Opera and Art
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September 14, 2008 |
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2 p.m. -
$7
at The Chrysler Museum
245 West Olney Road
Norfolk, Virginia 23510
Join Virginia Opera at The Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk for "Vissi d'arte: An Afternoon of Opera and Art".
This perfect blending brings together music from two of the Opera's upcoming productions – Verdi's Il Trovatore and Donizetti's The Elixir of Love – with the most complementary works of art at the Chrysler Museum: Boucher's "Pastorale", Teniers's "The Surgeon", and Bourguereau's "Orestes Pursued by the Furies".
The program begins in the Kaufman Theatre of the Chrysler Museum, with brief introductions and discussions about the featured art and music by William Hennessey, Director of the Chrysler Museum, Peter Mark, Artistic Director of Virginia Opera, and others; all interspersed with opportunities for you to enjoy live performances by Virginia Opera artists and even take part in a sing-along of the famous "Anvil Chorus" from Il Trovatore.
The true adventure begins immediately after as you embark on a special guided tour of galleries exhibiting the featured works, complete with entertaining and insightful commentary by the museum's top experts, along with additional performances by Virginia Opera artists of arias that will enhance and transform your experience of each related work of art.
To top off the afternoon, relax and mingle with fellow art lovers at a special reception hosted by the Virginia Opera Guild, featuring coffees by First Colony Coffee.
Admission is $7. RSVP with Jenny Kolin at 757.333.6298 or e-mail jkolin@chrysler.org.
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Arias & Duets
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September 18, 2008 |
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8 p.m. -
$20 per person (in advance only)
Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens
1800 Lakeside Avenue
Richmond, VA 23228
Virginia Opera offers a special preview of its upcoming 2008-2009 "Viva la passione!" Season at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens in Richmond on Sept. 18, 2008 at 8 p.m. Featuring performances by Virginia Opera's talented young artists, tickets to this event are $20 and must be purchased in advance by calling 804.644.8168 ext. 3392.
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WHRO Preview: Il Trovatore
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September 27, 2008 |
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12:30 p.m. -
Tune into WHRO 90.3 FM in Hampton Roads for a special preview focused on Virginia Opera's all-new production of Verdi's powerful Il Trovatore. You can also listen online from anywhere at whro.org.
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WHRO Broadcast: Lucia di Lammermoor (Virginia Opera)
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October 1, 2008 |
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9 p.m. -
If you missed last season's spectacular production of Lucia di Lammermoor or just want to experience its musical beauty once again, tune into WHRO 90.3 FM in Hampton Roads for a special broadcast of Virginia Opera's critically-acclaimed season finale, starring French soprano Manon Strauss Evrard, who returns this season as Rosina in The Barber of Seville. You can also listen online from anywhere at whro.org. Remember – there is no real substitute for the experience of a live opera production, so subscribe or buy tickets today!
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Opera Up-Close: Il Trovatore (Norfolk)
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October 5, 8, 10, 2008 |
FREE ADMISSION (with performance ticket)
at Norfolk's Harrison Opera House
Join Virginia Opera 45 minutes prior to the start of Verdi's Il Trovatore for a free presentation (included with performance ticket) that offers insider information about the opera in a highly-entertaining format!
Check performance schedule for exact start times!
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FoVO: Second Friday at Il Trovatore
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October 10, 2008 |
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Included with FoVO membership
at Norfolk's Harrison Opera House
Friends of Virginia Opera (FoVO) meet and socialize with each other and friends in a casual, yet sophisticated, atmosphere in the third-floor benefactor's room at the Harrison Opera House before and during the first intermission of the second Friday performance of Virginia Opera's Il Trovatore in Norfolk. Light refreshments will be served. Access limited to FoVO members and invited guests.
A FoVO Event.
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Opera Up-Close: Il Trovatore (Norfolk)
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October 12, 2008 |
FREE ADMISSION (with performance ticket)
at Norfolk's Harrison Opera House
Join Virginia Opera 45 minutes prior to the start of Verdi's Il Trovatore for a free presentation (included with performance ticket) that offers insider information about the opera in a highly-entertaining format!
Check performance schedule for exact start times!
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Opera Up-Close: Il Trovatore (Fairfax)
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October 17, 19, 2008 |
FREE ADMISSION (with performance ticket)
at GMU's Center for the Arts in Fairfax
Join Virginia Opera 45 minutes prior to the start of Verdi's Il Trovatore for a free presentation (included with performance ticket) that offers insider information about the opera in a highly-entertaining format!
Check performance schedule for exact start times. Seating may be limited to these popular presentations, so plan on arriving early!
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Opera Up-Close: Il Trovatore (Richmond)
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October 24, 2008 |
FREE ADMISSION (with performance ticket)
at Richmond's Landmark Theater
Join Virginia Opera 45 minutes prior to the start of Verdi's Il Trovatore for a free presentation (included with performance ticket) that offers insider information about the opera in a highly-entertaining format!
Check performance schedule for exact start times!
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Conductor's Dinner
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October 24, 2008 |
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6 p.m. -
$50 per person
at Richmond's Landmark Theater
in the
Ballroom
Join Virginia Opera for an Italian feast, before the 8 p.m. performance of Verdi's Il Trovatore on Oct. 24, in celebration of Peter Mark's 100th production conducted at Virginia Opera. Attendees will have a chance to meet the Maestro before the performance, and will receive a special autographed keepsake. Call 804.644.8168 ext. 3392 to RSVP.
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Conductor's Brunch
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October 26, 2008 |
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12:30 p.m. -
$50 per person
at Richmond's Landmark Theater
in the
Ballroom
Join Virginia Opera for an Italian brunch, before the 2:30 p.m. performance of Verdi's Il Trovatore on Oct. 26, in celebration of Peter Mark's 100th production conducted at Virginia Opera. Attendees will have a chance to meet the Maestro before the performance, and will receive a special autographed keepsake. Call 804.644.8168 ext. 3392 to RSVP.
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Opera Up-Close: Il Trovatore (Richmond)
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October 26, 2008 |
FREE ADMISSION (with performance ticket)
at Richmond's Landmark Theater
Join Virginia Opera 45 minutes prior to the start of Verdi's Il Trovatore for a free presentation (included with performance ticket) that offers insider information about the opera in a highly-entertaining format!
Check performance schedule for exact start times!
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WHRO Preview: The Elixir of Love
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November 8, 2008 |
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12:30 p.m. -
Tune into WHRO 90.3 FM in Hampton Roads for a special preview focused on Virginia Opera's production of Donizetti's romantic comedy, The Elixir of Love. You can also listen online from anywhere at whro.org.
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Guild Night at the Opera - The Elixir and Cheese Mixer
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November 11, 2008 |
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6 p.m. -
Free for Virginia Opera Guild Members
at Norfolk's Harrison Opera House
Join other Guild members for The Elixir and Cheese Mixer in the Grand Lobby just before the 7:30 p.m. dress rehearsal of The Elixir of Love, which will be open to the Virginia Opera Guild.
Call 757.627.9545 ext. 3565 for more information.
A Virginia Opera Guild Event.
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WHRO Broadcast: Il Trovatore (Virginia Opera)
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November 12, 2008 |
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9 p.m. -
Tune into WHRO 90.3FM in Hampton Roads for a special broadcast of Virginia Opera's Il Trovatore, following this season's live performances of our season opener in Norfolk, Richmond and Fairfax. You can also listen online from anywhere at whro.org. Remember – there is no real substitute for the experience of a live opera production, so subscribe or buy tickets today!
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Opera Up-Close: The Elixir of Love (Norfolk)
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November 14, 16, 19, 21, 2008 |
FREE ADMISSION (with performance ticket)
at Norfolk's Harrison Opera House
Join Virginia Opera 45 minutes prior to the start of Donizetti's The Elixir of Love for a free presentation (included with performance ticket) that offers insider information about the opera in a highly-entertaining format!
Check performance schedule for exact start times!
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FoVO: Second Friday at The Elixir of Love
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November 21, 2008 |
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Included with FoVO membership
at Norfolk's Harrison Opera House
Friends of Virginia Opera (FoVO) meet and socialize with each other and friends in a casual, yet sophisticated, atmosphere in the third-floor benefactor's room at the Harrison Opera House before and during the first intermission of the second Friday performance of Virginia Opera's The Elixir of Love in Norfolk. Light refreshments will be served. Access limited to FoVO members and invited guests.
A FoVO Event.
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Opera Up-Close: The Elixir of Love (Norfolk)
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November 23, 2008 |
FREE ADMISSION (with performance ticket)
at Norfolk's Harrison Opera House
Join Virginia Opera 45 minutes prior to the start of Donizetti's The Elixir of Love for a free presentation (included with performance ticket) that offers insider information about the opera in a highly-entertaining format!
Check performance schedule for exact start times!
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Opera Up-Close: The Elixir of Love (Richmond)
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November 28, 30, 2008 |
FREE ADMISSION (with performance ticket)
at Richmond's Landmark Theater
Join Virginia Opera 45 minutes prior to the start of Donizetti's The Elixir of Love for a free presentation (included with performance ticket) that offers insider information about the opera in a highly-entertaining format!
Check performance schedule for exact start times!
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Opera Up-Close: The Elixir of Love (Fairfax)
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December 5-6, 2008 |
FREE ADMISSION (with performance ticket)
at GMU's Center for the Arts in Fairfax
Join Virginia Opera 45 minutes prior to the start of Donizetti's The Elixir of Love for a free presentation (included with performance ticket) that offers insider information about the opera in a highly-entertaining format!
Check performance schedule for exact start times. Seating may be limited to these popular presentations, so plan on arriving early!
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WHRO Preview: Tosca
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January 24, 2009 |
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12:30 p.m. -
Tune into WHRO 90.3 FM in Hampton Roads for a special preview focused on Virginia Opera's production of Puccini's masterpiece tragedy, Tosca. You can also listen online from anywhere at whro.org.
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WHRO Broadcast: The Elixir of Love (Virginia Opera)
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January 28, 2009 |
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9 p.m. -
Tune into WHRO 90.3FM in Hampton Roads for a special broadcast of Virginia Opera's The Elixir of Love, following this season's live performances Norfolk, Richmond and Fairfax. You can also listen online from anywhere at whro.org. Remember – there is no real substitute for the experience of a live opera production, so subscribe or buy tickets today!
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Opera Up-Close: Tosca (Norfolk)
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January 30, February, 1, 4, 6, 2009 |
FREE ADMISSION (with performance ticket)
at Norfolk's Harrison Opera House
Join Virginia Opera 45 minutes prior to the start of Puccini's Tosca for a free presentation (included with performance ticket) that offers insider information about the opera in a highly-entertaining format!
Check performance schedule for exact start times!
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FoVO: Second Friday at Tosca
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February 6, 2009 |
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Included with FoVO membership
at Norfolk's Harrison Opera House
Friends of Virginia Opera (FoVO) meet and socialize with each other and friends in a casual, yet sophisticated, atmosphere in the third-floor benefactor's room at the Harrison Opera House before and during the first intermission of the second Friday performance of Virginia Opera's Tosca in Norfolk. Light refreshments will be served. Access limited to FoVO members and invited guests.
A FoVO Event.
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Opera Up-Close: Tosca (Norfolk)
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February 8, 2009 |
FREE ADMISSION (with performance ticket)
at Norfolk's Harrison Opera House
Join Virginia Opera 45 minutes prior to the start of Puccini's Tosca for a free presentation (included with performance ticket) that offers insider information about the opera in a highly-entertaining format!
Check performance schedule for exact start times!
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Opera Up-Close: Tosca (Fairfax)
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February 13, 15, 2009 |
FREE ADMISSION (with performance ticket)
at GMU's Center for the Arts in Fairfax
Join Virginia Opera 45 minutes prior to the start of Puccini's Tosca for a free presentation (included with performance ticket) that offers insider information about the opera in a highly-entertaining format!
Check performance schedule for exact start times. Seating may be limited to these popular presentations, so plan on arriving early!
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Opera Up-Close: Tosca (Richmond)
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February 20, 22, 2009 |
FREE ADMISSION (with performance ticket)
at Richmond's Landmark Theater
Join Virginia Opera 45 minutes prior to the start of Puccini's Tosca for a free presentation (included with performance ticket) that offers insider information about the opera in a highly-entertaining format!
Check performance schedule for exact start times!
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WHRO Preview: The Barber of Seville
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March 7, 2009 |
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12:30 p.m. -
Tune into WHRO 90.3 FM in Hampton Roads for a special preview focused on Virginia Opera's production of Rossini's ever-popular comic hit, The Barber of Seville. You can also listen online from anywhere at whro.org.
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Guild Night at the Opera - BBQ in Seville
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March 10, 2009 |
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6 p.m. -
Free for Virginia Opera Guild Members
at Norfolk's Harrison Opera House
Join other Guild members for BBQ in Seville before the 7:30 p.m. dress rehearsal of The Barber of Seville, which will be open to the Virginia Opera Guild.
Call 757.627.9545 ext. 3565 for more information.
A Virginia Opera Guild Event.
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WHRO Broadcast: Tosca (Virginia Opera)
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March 11, 2009 |
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9 p.m. -
Tune into WHRO 90.3FM in Hampton Roads for a special broadcast of Virginia Opera's Tosca, following this season's live performances in Norfolk, Richmond and Fairfax. You can also listen online from anywhere at whro.org. Remember – there is no real substitute for the experience of a live opera production, so subscribe or buy tickets today!
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Opera Up-Close: The Barber of Seville (Norfolk)
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March 13, 15, 18, 20, 2009 |
FREE ADMISSION (with performance ticket)
at Norfolk's Harrison Opera House
Join Virginia Opera 45 minutes prior to the start of Rossini's The Barber of Seville for a free presentation (included with performance ticket) that offers insider information about the opera in a highly-entertaining format!
Check performance schedule for exact start times!
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FoVO: Second Friday at The Barber of Seville
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March 20, 2009 |
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Included with FoVO membership
at Norfolk's Harrison Opera House
Friends of Virginia Opera (FoVO) meet and socialize with each other and friends in a casual, yet sophisticated, atmosphere in the third-floor benefactor's room at the Harrison Opera House before and during the first intermission of the second Friday performance of Virginia Opera's The Barber of Seville in Norfolk. Light refreshments will be served. Access limited to FoVO members and invited guests.
A FoVO Event.
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Opera Up-Close: The Barber of Seville (Norfolk)
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March 22, 2009 |
FREE ADMISSION (with performance ticket)
at Norfolk's Harrison Opera House
Join Virginia Opera 45 minutes prior to the start of Rossini's The Barber of Seville for a free presentation (included with performance ticket) that offers insider information about the opera in a highly-entertaining format!
Check performance schedule for exact start times!
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Opera Up-Close: The Barber of Seville (Richmond)
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March 27, 29, 2009 |
FREE ADMISSION (with performance ticket)
at Richmond's Landmark Theater
Join Virginia Opera 45 minutes prior to the start of Rossini's The Barber of Seville for a free presentation (included with performance ticket) that offers insider information about the opera in a highly-entertaining format!
Check performance schedule for exact start times!
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Opera Up-Close: The Barber of Seville (Fairfax)
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April 3, 5, 2009 |
FREE ADMISSION (with performance ticket)
at GMU's Center for the Arts in Fairfax
Join Virginia Opera 45 minutes prior to the start of Rossini's The Barber of Seville for a free presentation (included with performance ticket) that offers insider information about the opera in a highly-entertaining format!
Check performance schedule for exact start times. Seating may be limited to these popular presentations, so plan on arriving early!
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