Soprano Chase Sanders is thrilled to be joining Virginia Opera this season. Sanders was most recently seen at Sarasota Opera as an Apprentice Artist. In 2022, she was a young artist with Opera Saratoga where she performed the role of Elder (Sky on Swings) and covered...
American Bass Wm. Clay Thompson has been praised by Opera News for his “mahogany-timbred” voice. A native of Lexington, Kentucky, Mr. Thompson is a Ryan Opera Center artist at Lyric Opera of Chicago where he sang Zuniga in Carmen on the mainstage last season and...
Helen Aberger is a director and intimacy choreographer known for her vibrant energy, sharp wit, and deep empathy. Her passion for the arts is rooted in the strong belief of the power of community and the importance of fostering open, creative, and safe working...
Mexican-American tenor Daniel Esteban Lugo received his BM in Vocal Performance (‘20) from the Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Daniel has since performed with opera companies such as Des Moines Metro Opera, Tri-Cities Opera, Seagle Festival, and Virginia Opera. His...
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...
