Opera Roanoke is set to open its 51st season with a new production of Verdi’s “La Traviata.” Running Sept. 19 and 20 at the Jefferson Center in Roanoke, the production is directed by the company’s new Producing Director, Stefanos Koroneos, and conducted by Mathias Elmer. Andrea Baker sings Violetta, with Eric Botto as Alfredo and Levi Hernandez as Giorgio Germont. {…}
Opera Roanoke has appointed Stefanos Koroneos to its newly created role of Producing Director, effective July 1, 2026. Koroneos brings more than 25 years of international experience spanning performing, stage directing, and arts administration. Born in Athens, Greece, he launched his career as a baritone, appearing on some of the world’s most storied stages, including Teatro alla Scala, the Bolshoi {…}
Opera Roanoke will celebrate its 50th anniversary with “Love and Sacrifice: A Tribute to the Heart of Opera Roanoke.” The showcase, set for Sept. 21, 2025, will also celebrate the final performances with the company for Artistic Director Steven White, who is stepping down after over two decades at the helm. White took over the position in 1999 and has {…}