Hampton Roads, Richmond, Fairfax, VA (October 18, 2023)— Virginia Opera is thrilled to announce its second production of the 2023-2024 season, the uproarious and timeless classic, Rossini’s The Barber of Seville. With a stellar cast of debut performers and an...
Mezzo-soprano Kristen Choi is making waves in the world of opera, with Opera News dubbing her a “powerhouse in the making” for her performance as Suzuki in Madama Butterfly. Engagements this season include a role and house debut with the Dayton Performing Arts...
Chinese-born stage director Mo Zhou is a visionary force in opera and theater, celebrated for her innovative and dynamic productions that transcend traditional boundaries. As a faculty member at University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, she revitalizes the classical...
Tesia Kwarteng (mezzo-soprano) is a versatile and multi-faceted Ghanaian-American artist who is equally at home on the operatic stage, on screen and in the studio. Ms. Kwarteng led and sang with the vocal ensemble Vox Noire on the recording of the original film score...
Tenor Jonathan Burton is consistently celebrated for his “heroic” and “clarion” performances in a wide range of dramatic roles. The 2025-2026 season brings exciting engagements for Burton, including performances at Santa Fe Opera as Pinkerton in Madama Butterfly....
