North Carolina Opera
Opera Carolina is a professional opera company in Charlotte, North Carolina. Founded in 1948 by the Charlotte Music Club as the Charlotte Opera Association, the company was renamed Opera Carolina after its 1986 merger…
About North Carolina Opera
Opera Carolina is a professional opera company in Charlotte, North Carolina. Founded in 1948 by the Charlotte Music Club as the Charlotte Opera Association, the company was renamed Opera Carolina after its 1986 merger with North Carolina Opera which combined the main stage, educational, and touring operations of the two companies. Its past leadership has included artistic directors Richard Marshall and Charles Rosekrans, and general director James Wright. From 2000 to 2023, Opera Carolina has been under the direction of general director and principal conductor James Meena. On July 1, 2024, Shantè Williams was appointed new general director until July 2026. In July 2026, Stefano Vignati was appointed general director while continuing as music director and principal conductor. Claudio Ferri is the artistic director and deputy general director.
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Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts - Memorial Auditorium
Raleigh, NC
North Carolina Opera - Carmen
North Carolina Opera - Carmen
