Mission, Vision, Values

We may be an opera company
based in the Old Dominion.
But old thinking holds no sway here.
Here, only one thing matters:
The power of the human voice.
To move us. Challenge us.
Delight us. And connect us.
Whatever we do,
We do to share that power
With as many people
In as many beautiful,
Soul–stirring ways as possible.

This is Virginia Opera.
Where Voice Rules.

Vision

We enrich and engage our communities through the beauty, passion and power of opera.

Mission

Virginia Opera exists to bring compelling and artistically exemplary opera performances to a wide variety of audiences. We strive to nurture this complex art form, the artists who create it, and the audiences who will ensure its future.

 

Values

  • Virginia Opera upholds the highest standards of artistic excellence throughout all programming.
  • Virginia Opera is committed to equity and diversity through our story telling, education, accessibility, staffing and leadership.
  • Through fiscal responsibility and transparency, Virginia Opera maintains a stable financial base that ensures the presentation of opera experiences for both current and future audiences
  • As a strong partner, Virginia Opera is devoted to welcoming and engaging our communities and audiences of all ages
  • Virginia Opera helps shape the future of opera by nurturing and developing young talent on stage and behind the curtain.