Kevin Thompson

Kevin Thompson

Praised by The New York Times as a “stentorian bass,” Kevin Thompson “possesses a voice with extraordinary range, depth, color combined with a commanding stage presence… a mountain of a voice, with resonance from the Escorial of Philip II to the throne of Boris...

Virginia Opera Announces Artists for the 2025-2026 Season

Hampton Roads, Richmond, Fairfax, VA (Sep. 17, 2025) – Virginia Opera is proud to announce complete casting for its 2025–2026 Season, featuring Cinderella (La Cenerentola), the Commonwealth premiere of Intelligence, and Aida. The season brings beloved classics and...
Sergio Martinez

Sergio Martinez

Colombian bass Sergio Martinez has been praised nationally and internationally for his charismatic stage presence and voice of “cavernous resonance and…power” (OnStage Pittsburgh).  As a member of Washington National Opera’s distinguished Cafritz Young Artist Program,...
Deborah Nansteel

Deborah Nansteel

“A formidable display of vocal power and dramatic assurance,” mezzo- soprano Deborah Nansteel is poised for international stardom, having already performed at almost all the leading opera companies in the U.S. This season brings several exciting engagements for Ms....