KICK-OFF BEACH EVENT FOR LYRIC OPERA VIRGINIA at the SKYBAR!!

Join us to welcome America's newest opera company for the 21st Century---formed around the most trusted name in opera in Virginia, Artistic Director Peter Mark, the acclaimed founder of opera in Virginia who has presented quality opera throughout the Commonwealth for over 36 years --- announces its historic 2011-12 Inaugural Season.

The mission of Lyric Opera Virginia is to present fresh and accessible formats appealing to both new and seasoned opera goers -- thereby expanding the reach as well as the growth and sustain ability of Opera. According to Artistic Director Peter Mark ―At a time when pressures on the performing arts are causing distress to many institutions around the country, LOV will increase opera’s accessibility to general audiences with its variety of presentations in many new venues for the enjoyment of opera throughout the state.