description Virginia Opera Overview
Virginia Opera is a professional opera company serving audiences in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Founded in 1974, it presents staged opera productions with singers, an orchestra, chorus, sets, costumes, and technical staff. Its work is associated with the Hampton Roads and Richmond regions, giving it a role as a regional performing-arts organization for audiences who want fully produced opera outside the largest national opera centers.
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When was Virginia Opera founded?
Virginia Opera was founded in 1974. It is a professional opera company serving audiences across the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Which parts of Virginia does Virginia Opera serve?
Its work is associated with Hampton Roads and Richmond. The company presents staged opera for audiences in those Virginia regions.
What does a Virginia Opera production include?
A staged production can involve singers, an orchestra, chorus, sets, costumes, and technical staff. Virginia Opera is therefore more than a solo concert presenter.
Is Virginia Opera a concert-only organization?
No, it is a professional company that presents staged opera productions. Those productions combine performers, orchestra, chorus, scenery, costumes, and backstage technical work.
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