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2610 Potters Road, Suite 200
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
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(757) 446-6666
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Dear Friends,
We invite you to join us for our
2013-2014 season to experience
the joy and thrill of Opera
and Broadway, up close and
personal, as we present world
class artists in intimate spaces!
Begin by celebrating the 200th birthday of one of
opera’s greatest composers, Giuseppe Verdi, as we
present scenes from some of his most passionate
and dramatic operas in Viva Verdi!
Also, enjoy Broadway and Beyond, a recital
featuring arias, songs and duets with veterans of
Broadway and Opera.
You will be transported next to the French Quarter
of Paris for a 90-minute version of Puccini’s most
popular opera in La Vie de Bohème, featuring
LOV’s sensational Children’s Chorus.
Our season culminates with the area premiere of
Terrence McNally’s award-winning Broadway play,
Master Class, based on the life of one of opera’s
most celebrated divas – Maria Callas – and her
historic Masterclasses of the 1970s at New York
City’s famed Juilliard School of Music.
Subscribe now and receive tickets to all four
programs for just $100 (25% off the regular box
office price). Enjoy premium seating and liberal
performance exchanges. We look forward to having
you in our audiences as we continue to enrich our
communities with the best of talent and spectacle!
Sincerely,
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Children’s Opera and
Musical Theater Camp
June 18-28, 2014
Children ages 8-13 are introduced to the
magic of Opera and Broadway through
workshops in singing, acting, stage presence
and performing. The camp culminates in a
public performance of children’s chorus scenes
from popular Operas and Broadway Shows.
Bel Canto Society
Lyric Opera Virginia’s Bel Canto Society provides
its members with themed events, parties and
educational opportunities scheduled around LOV’s
seasonal presentations. Chapters are established
in Southside, Williamsburg and Richmond. The
annual Membership Fee is $35 per person.
Become a Pillar of LOV
LOV’s presentations would not be possible without
the financial support of the community beyond
ticket sales. Consider supporting the mission
of Lyric Opera Virginia to build new audiences
for opera through your gift to LOV at any time
throughout the year that is convenient for you. LOV
is a 501(c)(3) organization and gifts are fully taxdeductible according to the extent allowable by law.
The accompaniment for LOV’s theatrical presentations
is provided by piano chamber ensemble.
Production photos courtesy of Anne M. Peterson.
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Joseph Walsh,
General and Artistic Director
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Master
Class
Since her death more than 35 years
ago, Maria Callas remains one of
the most fascinating opera divas
and performing artists in history.
From her early days in the U.S. and
Greece to her extraordinary career
around the world, Callas changed
opera forever. In Terrence McNally’s
award-winning play Master Class,
discover the woman during the
backdrop of her historical Master
Classes at the Juilliard School of
Music in the 70’s. If you love opera,
you don’t want to miss this play!
Friday, 8 p.m. Virginia Beach
May 2, 2014 at Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art
Saturday, 8 p.m. Williamsburg
May 3, 2014 at Kimball Theatre
Sunday, 2:30 p.m. Richmond
May 4, 2014 at Modlin Center for the Arts, University of Richmond
Giuseppe Verdi was not only one of the
greatest composers of Opera, but also an
inspirational figure in Italian political
history, as his stories helped inspire the
reunification of Italy. His vast repertoire
of works spanned the nineteenth
century and took opera to new heights
of theatrical and musical imagination.
Viva Verdi! is a thrill with scenes
from popular titles such as MacBeth,
La Forza del Destino, A Masked
Ball, Rigoletto and Il Trovatore –
all packed in a 90-minute program of
spectacular singing and drama!
Friday, 8 p.m. Richmond
September 20, 2013 at Oates Theater, Collegiate School
Saturday, 8 p.m. Williamsburg
September 21, 2013 at Kimball Theatre
Sunday, 5 p.m. Virginia Beach
September 22, 2013 at Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art
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BROADWAY
and Beyond
Vissi d’arte ...
O mio babbino caro ...
I’m just a Broadway Baby ...
... all in one dazzling program with
accomplished artists from both the
Opera and Broadway worlds!
LOV’s Artistic Director Joe Walsh
is at the piano for this potpourri of
the best of Broadway and Beyond,
including everything from Mozart
and Puccini to Rodgers and Webber.
Friday, 8 p.m. Hampton
October 18, 2013 at The American Theatre
Saturday, 8 p.m. Richmond
October 19, 2013 at Modlin Center for the Arts, University of Richmond
Sunday, 2:30 p.m. Virginia Beach
October 20, 2013 at Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art
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Bohème
La Vie de
Puccini’s classic La Bohème remains
one of opera’s most popular delights –
a beautiful love story set to the most
romantic and passionate of scores
highlights the joys, frustrations dreams
and realities of four young artists
living in the Parisian French Quarter.
Experience this classic anew in this
fresh, intimate 90-minute version
La Vie de Bohème, featuring top
solo talent and LOV’s Children’s
Chorus, who first made their debut
during LOV’s inaugural season
production of The King and I.
Friday, 8 p.m. Williamsburg
March 14, 2014 at Kimball Theatre
Saturday, 8 p.m. Richmond
March 15, 2014 at Modlin Center for the Arts, University of Richmond
Sunday, 2:30 p.m. Virginia Beach
March 16, 2014 at Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art