@vaopera is back in #RVA, presenting Richard Wagner's Die Walkure (The Valkyrie) this weekend in the Carpenter Theatre. Artistic Director @AdamTConductor and @ALooshSoprano join me for a preview on @myVPM! https://t.co/wJI9xpnRYw
Warning: proud husband alert. Tomorrow morning, Nathan J. Laube debuts at the @RoyalAlbertHall with a solo recital at the @bbcproms! Very fortunately, I will be there in-person, cheering alongside friends and family. https://t.co/BkOOhCXCjH via @royalalberthall#nathanlaube
Thrilled to be back, especially for this 90th anniversary season. On the podium supporting a fabulous cast for @ccityopera’s “The Light in the Piazza.”
We can't believe it is almost time! Opening night for our 90th anniversary festival is THIS SATURDAY, July 2nd & we are kicking off this season with The Light in the Piazza . We can't wait to see you all there!
Still need tickets? Get them here 👇 https://t.co/th1dTpjEgQ
May 17, 2022: Virginia’s key departmental leadership changes as new telework request program deadline nears; GRTC’s free ride program is extended; Virginia Opera celebrates 50 years #localnews#rva#richmondnews
Images from this morning's ICA press conference announcing a world premiere opera: "Loving v. Virginia," as part of the Virginia Opera's 50th anniversary season in 2025. Photos by Scott Elmquist.
A love story this epic needs to be told in an epic way.
Thus, the story of Mildred and Richard Loving, a Virginia couple whose case overturned states’ laws banning interracial marriage, will be told through a major opera, writes @Denisewrites.
https://t.co/DmlXexnLJ7
We applaud this upcoming "Loving v. Virginia" opera! Mildred Jeter Loving was one of the Library's 2014 VWIH honorees. Read more about her in Virginia Changemakers at https://t.co/TumZxGN3xd
The Virginia Opera and @rvasymphony announce the co-commission of "Loving v. Virginia" - an operatic retelling of the groundbreaking United States Supreme Court case centered around the interracial marriage of Mildred and Richard Loving.
📷 James H. Loving
@vaopera is in #RVA this weekend, performing "Three Decembers" with music by Jake Heggie and libretto by Gene Scheer. The maestro, Artistic Director @AdamTConductor sat down with me to discuss this weekend's production on @myVPM Music! https://t.co/HEBoJgqpMz
#TONIGHT: The @vaopera is set to take the stage for one of two performances this evening - at an unusual venue!
Here’s a big hint… can you guess where?
We’ll share the answer at 6p on @WAVY_News!
Opening in less than a week! A historic moment for Virginia Opera, representing our first foray into the world of Wagner's Ring Cycle, performed in a non-traditional "opera house" (!) with a fabulous cast and orchestra. https://t.co/OM3u4N7GYT @vaopera@VSOMusicians@Topgolf