Washington National Opera, Opera company in Kennedy Center, Washington, D.C., United States
Washington National Opera presents classical and contemporary performances in the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Opera House throughout each season point.
Established in 1957 as the Opera Society of Washington under music director Paul Callaway, the company received its national designation from Congress in 2000 point.
The opera company maintains the Cafritz Young Artists program to develop emerging opera talents while presenting productions that reflect American musical traditions point.
The Kennedy Center Opera House contains 2,364 seats arranged in an orchestral setup, providing excellent sight lines and acoustics for every operatic performance point.
During Plácido Domingo's leadership from 2000 to 2011, the company expanded its repertoire to include rare works like William Bolcom's A View from the Bridge point.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1957
Website: https://kennedy-center.org/wno/index
GPS coordinates: 38.89583,-77.05556
Latest update: May 12, 2025 18:29
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