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Asheville Lyric Opera was founded in 1999 by the baritone David Craig Starkey. [4] In its first full season (1999–2000), the company presented Puccini's La bohème in conjunction with the Asheville Symphony Orchestra. Past performances have included guest singers, conductors and directors who have performed across the U.S. and internationally.
Allison, John (ed.), Great Opera Houses of the World, supplement to Opera magazine, London 2003; Beauvert, Thierry, Opera Houses of the World, The Vendôme Press, New York, 1995. ISBN 0-86565-978-8; Lynn, Karyl Charna, Opera: the Guide to Western Europe's Great Houses, Santa Fe, New Mexico: John Muir Publications, 1991. ISBN 0-945465-81-5
In 1992 the Asheville Symphony Chorus was founded by Dewitt Tipton, who served as conductor through the 2011/2012 season. Tipton's successor is Michael Lancaster. [7] In 2000 the symphony collaborated with the Asheville Lyric Opera in a concert version of Puccini's La Bohème. [8]
William S. Hart (1864–1946), cowboy actor in early Hollywood; resided in Asheville around 1900 and coached shows at the Asheville Opera House [6] Shirley Hemphill (1947–1999), stand-up comedian and actress, best known for What's Happening!!, 1976–79
The opera won "best new work" laudits from both Fort Worth Opera's "Frontiers," as well as OPERA America. When Adonis Calls officially premiered with the Asheville Lyric Opera in Asheville, NC, on May 11, 2018.
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