HamptonRoads.com: Opera’s 1950s setting calls for a new look

By Teresa Annas The Virginian-Pilot©March 20, 2014 Hour after hour, Jennifer Noe trained her eyes on the hem of a dress soon to be in lights. Last week, her slender hands – with surprisingly long nails, given her work – straight-pinned a...

Cox 11: Virginia Opera “Carmen” – Hot Ticket Feature

Virginia Opera “Carmen” – Hot Ticket Feature Added by Kevin Hornsby on March 17, 2014 The Virginia Opera presents Georges Bizet’s Carmen and Cox 11 takes you behind the scenes as the stars and conductor explain how the vixen is superbly portrayed by the ultra talented...

VIRGINIA CURRENTS Virginia Opera; Stephanie Fortune; project:Homes

Virginia Opera; Stephanie Fortune; project:Homes Aired: 01/16/2014 04:16 Rating: NR Go on-stage with The Virginia Opera as it approaches its 40th anniversary. Be inspired by author, Stephanie Fortune, as she reflects on her daughter’s life with cerebral palsy....

Veer Magazine: 2014 Grammy-winning Ariadne at Virginia Opera

By Montague Gammon III Once upon a time, and not too long ago, there was a wealthy fellow who wanted to impress his friends. To show them a good time. Certainly to show off his wealth. Thus begins the “back story” of Richard Strauss’ 1912-1916 opera Ariadne auf Naxos....