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As the performing arts writer and critic for the Daily Press, David Nicholson writes about music, theater and dance in Southeastern ...
Symphonia's 2013-14 ticket sales open
April 28, 2013
The Williamsburg Symphonia has five concerts scheduled for its 2013-2014 season. Subscriptions are now on sale.
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Virginia Opera Carousel
April 13, 2013
After a season of four operas, Virginia Opera is closing out its 2012-2013 performing year with a classic musical, Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Carousel." Tickets are on sale for the production that will be presented May 10-19 at the Harrison Opera House in Norfolk.
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Opera in Williamsburg returns with 'La Traviata'
March 31, 2013
Opera in Williamsburg returns next month with a production of Verdi's "La Traviata." The single performance will take place at 8 p.m. April 23 in the Kimball Theatre.
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Not-to-miss symphony, opera and cabaret performances coming up this month
March 3, 2013
One of the Virginia Symphony's most interesting programs of the season comes up this week in concerts Thursday in Williamsburg and Saturday in Virginia Beach.
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Chamber music recitals fill the calendar
February 17, 2013
Two chamber music events — one this month, the other in April — are worth marking on your calendar.
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Symphony and Stage Company announce their 2013-2014 lineups
January 20, 2013
Two of Hampton Roads major performing groups, the Virginia Symphony and Virginia Stage Company, this week announced their lineups for 2013-2014. Here are the details:
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Exciting lineup of shows coming in the early months of 2013
January 6, 2013
The holidays are behind us, and it's time to turn our attention to what's shaping up as an exciting first quarter in the Hampton Roads arts arena. Several premieres are coming our way, and some major talent is dropping by. Here's a look at some upcoming highlights:
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Best 2012 performances: Hampton Roads had several high points
December 30, 2012
The performing arts scene looked a bit like a Busch Gardens theme ride in 2012, with lots of high points and a couple of strange twists and turns. Overall, the quality of presentations was first-rate with several regional or world premieres and knockout shows. Looking back, here are the things that stood out to me:
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CAPA Fund's "Nutcracker" now available in Virginia classrooms through the Internet
December 15, 2012
This month, many Virginia schools are benefiting from a pilot program that's bringing classical arts to the classroom via the Internet.
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New vocal institute will start up at CNU in 2013
December 2, 2012
An annual summer vocal institute for high school and college students will begin at Christopher Newport University in July 2013.
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Virginia Arts Festival economic impact survey brings positive results
November 18, 2012
The Virginia Arts Festival got welcoming news from a recent economic impact study it commissioned.
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Choral performances enrich the Hampton Roads fall season
November 4, 2012
Choral music is an integral part of the Hampton Roads arts community. Here's a look at some upcoming concerts worth your attention.
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Broadway brings `Mary Poppins' to town; organist takes Gloucester stage
October 22, 2012
Christopher Houlihan, who has been called "one of the brightest stars in the new generation of American organists," will perform at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at Abingdon Episcopal Church in Gloucester.
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Williamsburg opera company debuts with 'The Elixir of Love'
October 7, 2012
Naama Zahavi-Ely teaches religious and classical studies at the College of William and Mary, but her passion is opera.
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Retiring Michael Curry will continue to shape the Hampton arts scene
July 1, 2012
Michael Curry retires this weekend as director of the Hampton Arts Commission. Since he came to the City of Hampton in April 1988, Curry has been responsible for the growth and programming of The American Theatre and the Charles H. Taylor Arts Center.
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Nauticus and Stage Company team up for swingtime revue
March 24, 2012
Nauticus and Virginia Stage Company are teaming up to present "Swingtime Salute, An On-Deck Revue," this summer.
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Rous named Virginia Symphony conductor
June 19, 2010
Benjamin Rous has been selected as the new associate conductor of the Virginia Symphony. His first assignment here will be conducting the symphony's free outdoor pre-season concerts in August-September.
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Festival showcases young professionals
May 23, 2010
Famed conductor Lorin Maazel will present the second season of his Castleton Festival July 2-25 in Rappahannock County.
