Study Guides
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Carmen Resource List
Download the Carmen resource list here.
Carmen Study Guide
Download the Carmen study guide here.
Don Giovanni Resource List
Check out the Don Giovanni resource list here.
Don Giovanni Study Guide
Download the Don Giovanni study guide here.
Tunes & Tales! Resource List
Check out the Tunes & Tales! Resource List here.
Sanctuary Road Study Guide
Virginia Opera's Study Guides are a concise introduction to the opera that includes: characters, synopsis, biographies, historical background, and more. The Sanctuary Road Study Guide is available for download in .pdf format. Sanctuary Road Study Guide 23-24
Let’s Talk Opera | The Barber of Seville
Let's Talk The Barber of Seville! Join our Resident Scholar, Joshua Borths for an in-depth look at The Barber of Seville! Watch the on-demand episode here: https://youtube.com/live/P4HP6tTO5dAv
The Barber of Seville Study Guide
Virginia Opera's Study Guides are a concise introduction to the opera that includes: characters, synopsis, biographies, historical background, and more. The Barber of Seville Study Guide is available for download in .pdf format. Barber of Seville Study Guide 23-24...
Let’s Talk Opera | Siegfried
Let's Talk Siegfried! Join our Resident Scholar, Joshua Borths for an in-depth look at Siegfried! Watch the on-demand episode here: https://youtube.com/live/P4HP6tTO5dA
Community In Schools at Booker T Washington High School
Had a lovely afternoon at Booker T. Washington High School here in Norfolk for the very first Community Day, organized by Communities In Schools. There were about 300 attendees and we visited with at least 35 people – students and families – letting them know about...
Voices Around Town
Opera can be anywhere-not just in the Opera House!
Voices Around Town features the splendor, charm, and power of the opera with your backyard as the stage! Keep your eyes and ears open for our amazing artists during Wind Down Wednesday on the Harrison Opera House steps, at your local school or business, and other community locations.
Contact us at Education@vaopera.org for more details.
Check out images from our recent Voices Around Town events.