2017-2018 Season
January To Damascus World premiere of a new opera by Walter Braxton. Directed by Joel Bassin Musical Directors Leilani Fenick and Michael Knowles with Capitol Opera Richmond January 18-27, 2018 " a sensuous and cerebral operatic creation” - Richmond Times-Dispatch February The Story Book Magic Flute A charming one hour narrated, family-friendly, version of Mozart's classic opera The Magic Flute, narrated in English and sung in German with piano and string quartet. February 11 A benefit for the Northern Neck Orchestra The Good Luck Cellars Winery (http://www.goodluckcellars.com/) Kilmarnock, Virginia February 26 Covenant Woods Hanover County, Virginia March - April Selections from Strike the Rock "Amber" and "Monte & Pinky" Two one-act operas in concert performance about the wounds of war and racism. A musical production by local composer Richard L. Rose performed by Capitol Opera Richmond. March 31, 2018 Gelman Room, Richmond Public Library Selections from “Monte & Pinky” and “Amber” FREE Public Event April 7, 2018 Black History Museum “Monte & Pinky” Concert and Discussion April 10, 2018 Firehouse Theatre “Amber” April 22, 2018 Church of the Holy Comforter “Monte & Pinky” and “Amber” with full chorus For more on the composer, visit https://frameshifts.com The 5th Annual Mozart Festival This day-long festival celebrates the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart by bringing live performances of his symphonies, operas, and chamber music into Richmond’s bars, restaurants and galleries. For more information, visit https://www.classicalrevolutionrva.com/events/ |
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