Loudoun Lyric Opera

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Loudoun Lyric Opera

Founded in 2007, Loudoun Lyric Opera is the resident opera company of Loudoun County.

07/25/2026

We're excited to announce auditions for our upcoming Season 26-27. Featuring highlights like:

Beethoven's 9th Symphony with the Loudoun Symphony Orchestra
Mozart's Così fan tutte
Viardot's Cendrillon
And more!

Auditions close soon, so get your submissions in ASAP. Visit https://forms.gle/7mi3rBd9q22Tzwwz6 for all the details.

07/22/2026

Huge congratulations to our General & Artistic Director, Mark Irchai, for being named to Loudoun’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2026! 🎉 Under Mark’s leadership we’ve grown to multiple productions and recitals per year, taken bold artistic risks, and reached hundreds of new audience members (hello person reading this! 👋 )

Join us in celebrating Mark and the continued growth of Loudoun Lyric Opera!

07/17/2026

Our 2026-27 Mainstage Season, "Wit and Wonder" is here! From the playful witty twists of Mozart's Così fan tutte to the enchanting, wondrous world of Viardot's Cendrillon, expect unforgettable live performances. Reserve your seats now: https://loudounlyricopera.thundertix.com/ 🎶👑

06/11/2026

💜 Welcome to the Board! We're delighted to announce that Robert L. Pettit has joined the Loudoun Lyric Opera Board of Directors as Member-At-Large. We're grateful for his commitment to bringing world-class opera home to Loudoun County. Welcome aboard, Robert! 🎶

06/06/2026

We had a blast at the Upperville C**t & Horse show! Mezzo-soprano Amanda Zoe Vest () delivered a stunning US National Anthem that got everyone primed for a great derby!

05/29/2026

🎭 Join the Loudoun Lyric Opera team! 🎶
We're hiring! Loudoun Lyric Opera brings world-class opera to Loudoun County & Northern Virginia — and we're looking for passionate people to grow with us.

🎬 Stage Director (2026–27 Season) — lead our productions with creative vision and artistic excellence.
💼 Board Treasurer — combine financial savvy with a love for the arts.
🚪 House Manager — welcome audiences and open the doors to the magic of opera.
Don't see your perfect role? Reach out anyway — we'd love to hear from you!

✨ Apply today at loudounlyricopera.org/careers ✨

04/15/2026

Loudoun Lyric Opera announces a special event partnership with Loudoun County visual artist Terri Parent for our upcoming LLO Season Finale: Emerging Artist Recital — The Song of the Earth

Terri’s work beautifully captures the sound and story of The Song of the Earth: Mahler's Das Lied von der Erde in Loudoun County. Her photograph “Through the Fog” is the centerpiece of our concert poster and audiences will enjoy more of her work in a special lobby exhibit at the recital.

“Through the Fog” has been shown at the Loudoun Sketch Club and Franklin Park Arts Center. It has won juried awards at Artists in Middleburg and National Photography USA. We are honored to have this work represent the spirit of The Song of the Earth in Loudoun County on our poster and program!

✨ Doors open at 6:30 PM for the gallery; performance begins at 7:00 PM.
📍 St. Peter’s Episcopal, Purcellville
🎟️ https://loudounlyricopera.org/events $24.99 for adults, Children Under 10 Free

See you at the opera!

04/04/2026

Celebrate spring in the vistas of Loudoun County with The Song of the Earth, Mahler’s Das Lied von der Erde!

Join us May 2nd at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church for an intimate 60-minute journey through life’s landscapes. Hear it all—from the joy of drinking songs and splashing by the lake to the lonely ache of misty vistas and long goodbyes. Featuring tenor Ye Lynn Han, mezzo-soprano Amanda Zoe Vest, pianist Mark Irchai and a special art exhibition by Terri Parent.

✨ Doors open at 6:30 PM for the gallery; performance begins at 7:00 PM.
📍 St. Peter’s Episcopal, Purcellville
🎟️ https://loudounlyricopera.org/events $24.99 for adults, Children Under 10 Free

See you at the opera!

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PO Box 3145
Leesburg, VA
20177

Website

https://www.loudounlyricopera.org/

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