Press Releases

January 8, 2016 - The Virginia Gazette  Virginia Opera's recently announced 2016-2017 season will blend tradition and innovation in four scheduled performances: "Turandot," "Der Freischütz," "The Barber of Seville" and double bill "The Seven Deadly Sins" and...

Written by Erin Lindstrom By: April Phillips Virginian-Pilot correspondent November 6, 2015 “La Boheme,” one of the most recognizable operas of all time, is a work that celebrates the ideals, the beauty and the tragedy of youth. The bohemian characters who give the...

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....

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...

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...

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...