Order tickets now or call 1.866.OPERA.VA to learn more!
 2008-2009 Season
What better way to introduce students to magic of live operatic performance than with their very own night at the Opera? Our 2008-2009 Season once again includes our highly-attended Student Night at the Opera program in both Norfolk and Richmond.
Because Virginia Opera understands very well the importance of a quality education, we make available for you complimentary custom-designed study guides for each of our productions to enrich the opera experience. These guides, which allow readers to learn more about the opera, time period, and composer prior to attending the performance, were developed by educators to ensure that they conform to the Virginia Standards of Learning and enhance classroom teaching environments. |
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“For seven years in a row, Virginia Opera’s student night has amazed and thrilled my students. Many of these kids have never seen a live play, much less an opera, and the most frequent comment I hear at the end of the night is, ‘When are we coming to the next one?’ My kids and I have had great discussions on the nature of love, jealously, religion, as well as interpretation of costume, scenic, and light design. Their comments make it straight back to my classroom the next day, and become a part of our lesson. Thanks, Virginia Opera, for providing an interesting and intellectual evening my kids can afford and enjoy!”
· Clyde Berry, Kings Fork High School
“I am such a supporter of this program, and I hope to bring more and more of my students in the future; they enjoyed the show as much as they could, loved the costumes, the set, and realized that opera is not a foreign, untouchable art. They even asked when the next student night would be.”
· Lisa Dyer, J.R. Tucker High School |
STUDENT NIGHT AT THE OPERA IN NORFOLK
ORDER TICKETS now or call 757.628.8321 to learn more!
Since its inception in Norfolk more than 15 years ago, Student Night at the Opera has proven to be an experience that is not only greatly entertaining, but of exceptional educational value to the students who attend. All operas are rated PG-13. |
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NORFOLK STUDENT NIGHT TICKET PRICING
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Cost per student/chaperone (more info) |
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Season Tickets
(all operas) |
$35 |
Individual Tickets
(one opera) |
$10 | Tickets are for full-time students, grades four through 12. (Separate restrictions apply to college students – contact the Box Office for further details.) For each teacher/chaperone ticket purchased, a minimum of four student tickets must be purchased. An exception will be made for home schools (a copy of home school documentation must be sent with invoice and contract). Valid student identification is required for admittance of college students. |
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Sung in Italian
with English Supertitles
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Il Trovatore
at the Harrison Opera House
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 – 7:15 pm
The wealthy Count di Luna brings his forces to bear against those of the troubadour Manrico; both men fiercely determined to capture the love of beautiful Leonora. However, amidst the ringing clash of steel lies a shattering hidden truth: they are brothers, separated at birth by an old gypsy obsessed with vengeance. Verdi's sweeping tale is an action-packed romantic tragedy reeling with valiant patriotism, passion and drama. Overflowing with thunderous confrontations, powerful music and soaring voices, this is the ultimate operatic experience you cannot miss!
Relevant Virginia SOLs:
Science: 5.2, PH.10, PH.11
English: 4.4, 4.5, 5.4, 5.5, 5.8, 6.2, 6.4, 6.6, 7.2, 7.5, 8.2, 8.3, 9.1, 9.3, 9.5, 10.3, 10.6, 10.8, 11.6, 12.3, 12.6
History: 7.8, 8.2, 8.8, 9.5, 9.9, 10.1, 10.4, 10.7, 10.11
Music: 4.6-4.8, 4.12, 4.13, 5.5, 5.6, 5.11, MS.5-MS.9, HS.1, HS.5-HS.9, CB.11, CI.11, CAD.11, CAR.11
Theatre Arts: M.13, M.14, TI.11-TI.13, TII.12, TII.14, TII.15
Visual Arts: 4.16, 6.19, 8.16, AII.11 |
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Sung in Italian
with English Supertitles
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The Elixir of Love
at the Harrison Opera House
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 – 7:15 pm
Toast the holidays with this hilarious concoction and delightful romp through the Italian countryside! Donizetti's intoxicating romantic comedy follows the efforts of the hapless farmer boy Nemorino to win the object of his desires, Adina, the prettiest belle in town. His heart aching with love unrequited, and desperate for an advantage over her current debonair suitor, Sergeant Belcore, the young farmer buys a powerful love potion from the traveling cure-all “Doctor” Dulcamara. His luck begins to change instantly. If only he knew that his newfound success in romance has more to do with Adina’s true feelings than the “magic” Elixir’s sole ingredient: cheap wine!
Relevant Virginia SOLs:
Science: 5.2, PH.10, PH.11
English: 4.4, 4.5, 5.4, 5.5, 5.8, 6.2, 6.4, 6.6, 7.2, 7.5, 8.2, 8.3, 9.1, 9.3, 9.5, 10.3, 10.6, 10.8, 12.3, 12.6
History: 7.8, 9.5, 9.7, 10.1, 10.4, 10.7, 10.11
Music: 4.6-4.8, 4.12, 4.13, 5.5, 5.6, 5.11, MS.5-MS.9, HS.1, HS.5-HS.9, CB.11, CI.11, CAD.11, CAR.11
Theatre Arts: M.13, M.14, TI.11-TI.13, TII.12, TII.14, TII.15
Visual Arts: 4.16, 6.19, 8.16, AII.11 |
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Sung in Italian
with English Supertitles
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Tosca
at the Harrison Opera House
Wednesday, January 28, 2009 – 7:15 pm
This supremely melodic masterpiece is a tautly suspenseful thriller set in Rome during the Napoleonic wars. Floria Tosca, a headstrong and celebrated operatic soprano, loves the handsome painter Mario Cavaradossi, whose political activism places him in the crosshairs of the evil Baron Scarpia. As the Chief of Police, Scarpia uses his power to set in motion a plan that will force Tosca to satisfy his carnal desires, and rid him of Cavaradossi once and for all. Betrayal, vengeance, seduction and murder, all marinated in Puccini's most compelling score – come face the heat of Tosca's kiss!
Relevant Virginia SOLs:
Science: 5.2, PH.10, PH.11
English: 4.4, 4.5, 5.4, 5.5, 5.8, 6.2, 6.4, 6.6, 7.2, 7.5, 8.2, 8.3, 9.1, 9.3, 9.5, 10.3, 10.6, 10.8, 11.6, 12.3, 12.6
History: 7.8, 8.2, 8.8, 9.5, 9.9, 10.1, 10.4, 10.7, 10.11
Music: 4.6-4.8, 4.12, 4.13, 5.5, 5.6, 5.11, MS.5-MS.9, HS.1, HS.5-HS.9, CB.11, CI.11, CAD.11, CAR.11
Theatre Arts: M.13, M.14, TI.11-TI.13, TII.12, TII.14, TII.15
Visual Arts: 4.16, 6.19, 8.16, AII.11 |
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Sung in Italian
with English Supertitles
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The Barber of Seville
at the Harrison Opera House
Wednesday, March 11, 2009 – 7:15 pm
If you enjoyed our recent operatic comedies: The Marriage of Figaro and Pirates of Penzance, you will fall in love with The Barber of Seville. Rossini’s spicy masterpiece is a nonstop comedy express. Its spirited music bounces us happily along with the outrageous mayhem dispensed by a singing barber, whose meddling ways may yet help the handsome young Count Almaviva to marry the beautiful Rosina. Her guardian, Dr. Bartolo, has other plans, however! To what extremes will these men take their cat and mouse games for one woman’s love? Join us, and you will see that to escape without razor burn, it will take a close shave from the barber we all know as “Figaro! Figaro! FIGARO!”
Relevant Virginia SOLs:
Science: 5.2, PH.10, PH.11
English: 4.4, 4.5, 5.4, 5.5, 5.8, 6.2, 6.4, 6.6, 7.2, 7.5, 8.2, 8.3, 9.1, 9.3, 9.5, 10.3, 10.6, 10.8, 11.6, 12.3, 12.6
History: 7.8, 8.2, 8.8, 9.5, 9.9, 10.1, 10.4, 10.7, 10.11
Music: 4.6-4.8, 4.12, 4.13, 5.5, 5.6, 5.11, MS.5-MS.9, HS.1, HS.5-HS.9, CB.11, CI.11, CAD.11, CAR.11
Theatre Arts: M.13, M.14, TI.11-TI.13, TII.12, TII.14, TII.15
Visual Arts: 4.16, 6.19, 8.16, AII.11 |
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SPECIAL VIDEO DOCUMENTARY: STUDENT NIGHT AT THE OPERA
This 20-minute documentary, created in cooperation with the City of Norfolk, follows a group of students from Granby High School in Norfolk to a Student Night performance of Handel's "Agrippina" at the Harrison Opera House. Witness first-hand their reactions to the opera, and the positive impact that this exceptional program has on students!
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STUDENT NIGHT AT THE OPERA IN RICHMOND
ORDER TICKETS now or call 1.866.OPERA.VA (1.866.673.7282) to learn more!
Student Night at the Opera takes place concurrently with every mainstage performance at Richmond's Landmark Theater this season, featuring highly-discounted subscriptions and tickets exclusively for students in the upper balcony. All operas are rated PG-13. |
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RICHMOND STUDENT NIGHT TICKET PRICING
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Cost per student/chaperone (more info) |
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Full Season Subscription
(all operas) |
$24 |
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Three Opera Subscription
(all operas except
The Elixir of Love ) |
$21 |
Individual Tickets
(one opera) |
$8 | Tickets are for full-time students, grades four through 12. (Separate restrictions apply to college students – contact the Box Office for further details.) For each teacher/chaperone ticket purchased, a minimum of four student tickets must be purchased. An exception will be made for home schools (a copy of home school documentation must be sent with invoice and contract). Valid student identification is required for admittance of college students. |
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RICHMOND STUDENT NIGHT PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
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Student Night performances at the Landmark Theater |
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Il Trovatore |
Friday, October 24, 2008 (8:00 pm)
Sunday, October 26, 2008 (2:30 pm)
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The Elixir of Love |
Friday, November 28, 2008 (8:00 pm)
Sunday, November 30, 2008 (2:30 pm)
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Tosca |
Friday, February 20, 2009 (8:00 pm)
Sunday, February 22, 2009 (2:30 pm)
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The Barber of Seville |
Friday, March 27, 2009 (8:00 pm)
Sunday, March 29, 2009 (2:30 pm)
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Sung in Italian
with English Supertitles
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Il Trovatore
at the Landmark Theater
Friday, October 24, 2008 – 8:00 pm
Sunday, October 26, 2008 – 2:30 pm
The wealthy Count di Luna brings his forces to bear against those of the troubadour Manrico; both men fiercely determined to capture the love of beautiful Leonora. However, amidst the ringing clash of steel lies a shattering hidden truth: they are brothers, separated at birth by an old gypsy obsessed with vengeance. Verdi's sweeping tale is an action-packed romantic tragedy reeling with valiant patriotism, passion and drama. Overflowing with thunderous confrontations, powerful music and soaring voices, this is the ultimate operatic experience you cannot miss!
Relevant Virginia SOLs:
Science: 5.2, PH.10, PH.11
English: 4.4, 4.5, 5.4, 5.5, 5.8, 6.2, 6.4, 6.6, 7.2, 7.5, 8.2, 8.3, 9.1, 9.3, 9.5, 10.3, 10.6, 10.8, 11.6, 12.3, 12.6
History: 7.8, 8.2, 8.8, 9.5, 9.9, 10.1, 10.4, 10.7, 10.11
Music: 4.6-4.8, 4.12, 4.13, 5.5, 5.6, 5.11, MS.5-MS.9, HS.1, HS.5-HS.9, CB.11, CI.11, CAD.11, CAR.11
Theatre Arts: M.13, M.14, TI.11-TI.13, TII.12, TII.14, TII.15
Visual Arts: 4.16, 6.19, 8.16, AII.11 |
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Sung in Italian
with English Supertitles
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The Elixir of Love
at the Landmark Theater
Friday, November 28, 2008 – 8:00 pm
Sunday, November 30, 2008 – 2:30 pm
Toast the holidays with this hilarious concoction and delightful romp through the Italian countryside! Donizetti's intoxicating romantic comedy follows the efforts of the hapless farmer boy Nemorino to win the object of his desires, Adina, the prettiest belle in town. His heart aching with love unrequited, and desperate for an advantage over her current debonair suitor, Sergeant Belcore, the young farmer buys a powerful love potion from the traveling cure-all “Doctor” Dulcamara. His luck begins to change instantly. If only he knew that his newfound success in romance has more to do with Adina’s true feelings than the “magic” Elixir’s sole ingredient: cheap wine!
Relevant Virginia SOLs:
Science: 5.2, PH.10, PH.11
English: 4.4, 4.5, 5.4, 5.5, 5.8, 6.2, 6.4, 6.6, 7.2, 7.5, 8.2, 8.3, 9.1, 9.3, 9.5, 10.3, 10.6, 10.8, 12.3, 12.6
History: 7.8, 9.5, 9.7, 10.1, 10.4, 10.7, 10.11
Music: 4.6-4.8, 4.12, 4.13, 5.5, 5.6, 5.11, MS.5-MS.9, HS.1, HS.5-HS.9, CB.11, CI.11, CAD.11, CAR.11
Theatre Arts: M.13, M.14, TI.11-TI.13, TII.12, TII.14, TII.15
Visual Arts: 4.16, 6.19, 8.16, AII.11 |
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Sung in Italian
with English Supertitles
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Tosca
at the Landmark Theater
Friday, February 20, 2009 – 8:00 pm
Sunday, February 22, 2009 – 2:30 pm
This supremely melodic masterpiece is a tautly suspenseful thriller set in Rome during the Napoleonic wars. Floria Tosca, a headstrong and celebrated operatic soprano, loves the handsome painter Mario Cavaradossi, whose political activism places him in the crosshairs of the evil Baron Scarpia. As the Chief of Police, Scarpia uses his power to set in motion a plan that will force Tosca to satisfy his carnal desires, and rid him of Cavaradossi once and for all. Betrayal, vengeance, seduction and murder, all marinated in Puccini's most compelling score – come face the heat of Tosca's kiss!
Relevant Virginia SOLs:
Science: 5.2, PH.10, PH.11
English: 4.4, 4.5, 5.4, 5.5, 5.8, 6.2, 6.4, 6.6, 7.2, 7.5, 8.2, 8.3, 9.1, 9.3, 9.5, 10.3, 10.6, 10.8, 11.6, 12.3, 12.6
History: 7.8, 8.2, 8.8, 9.5, 9.9, 10.1, 10.4, 10.7, 10.11
Music: 4.6-4.8, 4.12, 4.13, 5.5, 5.6, 5.11, MS.5-MS.9, HS.1, HS.5-HS.9, CB.11, CI.11, CAD.11, CAR.11
Theatre Arts: M.13, M.14, TI.11-TI.13, TII.12, TII.14, TII.15
Visual Arts: 4.16, 6.19, 8.16, AII.11 |
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Sung in Italian
with English Supertitles
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The Barber of Seville
at the Landmark Theater
Friday, March 27, 2009 – 8:00 pm
Sunday, March 29, 2009 – 2:30 pm
If you enjoyed our recent operatic comedies: The Marriage of Figaro and Pirates of Penzance, you will fall in love with The Barber of Seville. Rossini’s spicy masterpiece is a nonstop comedy express. Its spirited music bounces us happily along with the outrageous mayhem dispensed by a singing barber, whose meddling ways may yet help the handsome young Count Almaviva to marry the beautiful Rosina. Her guardian, Dr. Bartolo, has other plans, however! To what extremes will these men take their cat and mouse games for one woman’s love? Join us, and you will see that to escape without razor burn, it will take a close shave from the barber we all know as “Figaro! Figaro! FIGARO!”
Relevant Virginia SOLs:
Science: 5.2, PH.10, PH.11
English: 4.4, 4.5, 5.4, 5.5, 5.8, 6.2, 6.4, 6.6, 7.2, 7.5, 8.2, 8.3, 9.1, 9.3, 9.5, 10.3, 10.6, 10.8, 11.6, 12.3, 12.6
History: 7.8, 8.2, 8.8, 9.5, 9.9, 10.1, 10.4, 10.7, 10.11
Music: 4.6-4.8, 4.12, 4.13, 5.5, 5.6, 5.11, MS.5-MS.9, HS.1, HS.5-HS.9, CB.11, CI.11, CAD.11, CAR.11
Theatre Arts: M.13, M.14, TI.11-TI.13, TII.12, TII.14, TII.15
Visual Arts: 4.16, 6.19, 8.16, AII.11 |
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Baroque
The period in music history that spans from approximately 1600 to 1750. This period saw the birth of opera through the efforts of the Florentine Camerata and the works of Monteverdi. The best known late baroque operas are those of G.F. Handel. |
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