David Lefkowich is an accomplished stage director and fight choreographer and has enjoyed success with different companies including the Metropolitan Opera, Teatro alla Scala, San Francisco Opera, New York City Opera, Minnesota Opera, and Glimmerglass Opera. Upcoming...
Four rising opera talents to join one of the nation’s most competitive young artist programs Hampton Roads, Richmond, Fairfax, VA (July 31, 2025) – Virginia Opera proudly announces the 2025–2026 Herndon Foundation Emerging Artists, welcoming soprano Maggie Kinabrew,...
Baritone Adam Partridge is emerging as a compelling young artist, praised for his rich vocal timbre and commanding stage presence. Recent prominent roles include Prince Tarquinius in Britten’s The Rape of Lucretia at Rice University, as well as the title character in...
Originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, mezzo-soprano Melanie Dubil strives to contribute to experiences in which the world of classical vocal music can be relatable, accessible, and cathartic. Melanie’s most recent operatic credits include La fille du régiment...
Soprano Maggie Kinabrew joins Virginia Opera for the 2025-26 season as a Herndon Foundation Emerging Artist, where she will perform Clorinda in La Cenerentola and The High Priestess in Aida. She will also perform as Charlene in Service Provider, Megan 1 in The Whole...
