The Sound of Music Comes to the Virginia Opera
The Sound of Music comes to the Virginia Opera this weekend! The Rodgers and Hammerstein classic will be performed by a talented cast of local actors. Get your tickets today!
The Sound of Music
The Sound of Music comes to the Virginia Opera November 15-23. Based on the true story of the von Trapp Family Singers, this Rodgers and Hammerstein musical has become one of the most beloved films of all time. come and relive the moment when Maria first teaches the children to sing “Do-Re-Mi” and when Captain von Trapp and his family escape the Nazis by climbing over the Alps into Switzerland.
The Sound of Music is coming to the Virginia Opera
The Sound of Music is a musical with music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and a book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse. It is based on the memoir of Maria von Trapp, The Story of the Trapp Family Singers. Set in Austria on the eve of the Anschluss in 1938, the film tells the story of Maria, who takes a job as governess to a large family while she decides whether to become a nun. She falls in love with the children, and eventually their widowed father, Captain Georg von Trapp. She convinces him to allow her to stay and teach the children music. After he recognizes her talents, he asks her to marry him.
The film’s sets were designed by Morton Haack and filmed in Salzburg, Austria. The Sound of Music received five Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. The film was also nominated for seven Golden Globe Awards, winning four. In 2001, the United States Library of Congress selected the film for preservation in the National Film Registry, finding it “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant”.
The Sound of Music is a Rodgers and Hammerstein musical
The Sound of Music is a Rodgers and Hammerstein musical. The Sound of Music is based on the book The Story of the Trapp Family Singers by Maria von Trapp. The Sound of Music was first performed on Broadway in 1959. The Sound of Music was made into a movie in 1965.
The Sound of Music is about the von Trapp family
The Sound of Music is a musical with music by Rodgers and Hammerstein, based on a true story. The von Trapp family, including seven children, lived in Austria during World War II. They were able to escape the Nazis by fleeing over the Alps into Switzerland. The family eventually made their way to America, where they settled in Vermont.
The Virginia Opera
The Virginia Opera is excited to present The Sound of Music! This Rodgers and Hammerstein classic tells the story of the von Trapp family and their escape from Austria during the Nazi occupation. The Sound of Music will be performed at the Dominion Energy Center in Richmond, Virginia.
The Virginia Opera is based in Richmond, Virginia
The Virginia Opera is based in Richmond, Virginia and is the third oldest professional opera company in the United States. The company was founded in 1974 by James Dickson and Richard Hedlund. The company’s mission is to “produce artistically excellent, thought-provoking opera and foster an appreciation for this art form by presenting a wide variety of opera.”
The Virginia Opera has produced over 100 different operas since its inception. Some of the more popular operas that the company has produced include The Sound of Music, Carmen, and La Bohème. The company also presents several educational programs throughout the year.
The Virginia Opera is the largest professional opera company in Virginia
The Virginia Opera is the largest professional opera company in Virginia. The company was founded in 1974 by James D. Wolfensohn and is currently based in Norfolk, Virginia. The Opera Company presents four fully-staged operas each season as well as a wide variety of educational and outreach programs.
The Virginia Opera produces four mainstage operas each season
The Virginia Opera is an American professional opera company based in Norfolk, Virginia. The company was founded in 1974 as the Tidewater Virginia Opera Association. In July 2007, the company changed its name to the Virginia Opera.
The company produces four mainstage operas each season. These are typically a mix of works from the standard operatic repertoire and 20th-century operas. The 2006–2007 season featured Turandot, La bohème, Show Boat, and The Barber of Seville. The upcoming 2007–2008 season will feature Tosca, The Marriage of Figaro, My Fair Lady, and Ain’t Misbehavin’.
In addition to its mainstage productions, the Virginia Opera also offers educational programs and outreach initiatives to schools and community organizations throughout the state of Virginia.
The Sound of Music at the Virginia Opera
The Sound of Music is a Rodgers and Hammerstein musical based on the book The Story of the Trapp Family Singers by Maria von Trapp. The original Broadway production, starring Mary Martin and Theodore Bikel, opened in 1959 and won five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The show has been revived three times on Broadway, and has been a mainstay of regional and amateur productions. The Virginia Opera will be putting on their rendition of the musical from April 3-11, 2021.
The Sound of Music will be performed at the Dominion Energy Center
The Sound of Music will be performed at the Dominion Energy Center December 6-22. The Rodgers & Hammerstein classic tells the uplifting true story of the von Trapp Family Singers against the backdrop of Nazi Austria.
Audiences will be transported to Salzburg, Austria, in 1938, as Maria Rainer, a postulant at Nonnberg Abbey, is sent to serve as governess for the seven children of Captain Georg von Trapp. Through her compassion, patience and creativity, Maria transforms the lives of the von Trapp family and teaches them to love music once again.
Set against the spectacular mountain vistas of the Austrian Alps and featuring a magnificent score that includes “Edelweiss,” “My Favorite Things” and “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” The Sound of Music is an unforgettable experience for all ages.
The Sound of Music will be performed in English
The Sound of Music will be performed by the Virginia Opera in English. This marks the first time that the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic will be performed in English by a professional opera company in the United States.
“The Sound of Music is an American musical classic that has been enjoyed by generations of fans,” said Virginia Opera General Director Peter Mark. “We are thrilled to be able to bring this production to our audiences in English.”
The Sound of Music will be performed at the Dominion Energy Center for the Performing Arts in Richmond, Virginia on March 2, 2019 at 2:00 pm. Tickets start at $35 and can be purchased online at vaopera.org or by calling 866-673-7282.
The Sound of Music will be performed by a cast of professional singers, musicians, and actors
The Sound of Music will be performed by a cast of professional singers, musicians, and actors. The show will be conducted by Maestro Anthony Barrese and directed by MaryBeth Clark. This timeless story of love and family has something for everyone and is sure to be a hit with opera fans of all ages.
