Press Releases

Written by Erin Lindstrom on 26 October 2015. Peanut butter and jelly. French fries and ketchup. Kids and the opera? I was confused at first too, but after attending "Opera Tales" at the Harrison Opera House Sunday, October 11th, I’m a believer. Opera Tales is a...

October 26, 2015 – Virginia Opera, The Official Opera Company of the Commonwealth of Virginia, will wax poetic with a brand-new production of one of opera’s timeless classics, “La Bohème.” With a lush score by Giacomo Puccini, the composer of “Madama Butterfly,”...

September 30, 2015 - Richmond, VA - Virginia Opera, the Official Opera Company of the Commonwealth of Virginia, is pleased to announce the launch of an historic new initiative created to provide free in-school opera performances for elementary school students....

RICHMOND, VA | August 17, 2015 - Virginia Opera, The Official Opera Company of the Commonwealth of Virginia, proudly announces the 3rd Annual Opera in the Park to take place at Dogwood Dell Amphitheatre in Richmond, VA on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 7:30pm. This...

NORFOLK, VA | August 28, 2015 - Virginia Opera, The Official Opera Company of the Commonwealth of Virginia, announces the 7th Annual Opera in the Park to take place at Town Point Park in Norfolk, VA on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at 7:30pm. This season’s Opera...

September 17, 2015 - Virginia Opera, The Official Opera Company of the Commonwealth of Virginia, is proud to announce a significant award received by Adam Turner, the company’s Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor.  Earlier this week, the Kurt Weill...

June 18, 2015 - Norfolk & Richmond, VA - Virginia Opera is pleased to announce a key staff appointment. Robert Cinnante, has been appointed to the position of Director of Education and Outreach, a post with statewide responsibility based in the Richmond...

NORFOLK, VA | July 17, 2015- Virginia Opera, The Official Opera Company of the Commonwealth of Virginia, is proud to announce two company highlights this week: Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor, Adam Turner guest-conducts at Central City Opera while...

NORFOLK, VA | July 21, 2015- Virginia Opera, The Official Opera Company of the Commonwealth of Virginia, congratulates baritone Edward Parks, soon to be seen on Virginia Opera stages as Marcello in La Bohème, for placing in the Operalia International Opera...

NORFOLK & RICHMOND, VA | June 19, 2015- Virginia Opera, The Official Opera Company of the Commonwealth of Virginia, is excited to announce two important dates to note coming up fast: the 7th Annual Norfolk, VA Opera in the Park will take place at Town Point...