Virginia Opera

With Carmen, West Side Story, a couple of Dons (Giovanni and Pasquale) and La Traviata on the schedule, Virginia Opera should have a season to remember.

The Story Since its modest beginnings in 1974, the Virginia Opera has grown into the nation's 15th-largest opera company with three commercial recordings, international recognition and...

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With Carmen, West Side Story, a couple of Dons (Giovanni and Pasquale) and La Traviata on the schedule, Virginia Opera should have a season to remember.

The Story Since its modest beginnings in 1974, the Virginia Opera has grown into the nation's 15th-largest opera company with three commercial recordings, international recognition and a $6.8-million annual budget. Performing at the Carpenter Center in Richmond as well as in the Hampton Roads/Norfolk area and Northern Virginia, the Opera celebrated its 25th anniversary during the 1999-2000 season under artistic/general director Peter Mark. As it advertises, "the only tragedy is missing it." The Virginia Opera takes its music seriously, but not itself. Classics like "Norma" are presented in...

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Virginia Opera is located at 1503 Santa Rosa Rd, Richmond, VA. This business specializes in Theatre.

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Virginia Opera serves Richmond, VA and is located in the 23229 ZIP code.

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