History
Shreveport Opera is one of the oldest opera companies in the country. Started from grass roots efforts in 1949, it enjoys a wonderful reputation across the United States. It is the only opera organization in North Louisiana, and provides the citizens of North and Central Louisiana with the opportunity to experience the beautiful and exciting art form of live opera. Shreveport Opera has been privileged to host some of the world's greatest performers including Beverly Sills, Franco Corelli, Leontyne Price, and Sherrill Milnes. We have also enjoyed the wonderful opportunity to help launch the careers of internationally acclaimed stars such as Renee Fleming and Greer Grimsley. Nearly the entire traditional operatic repertoire has been presented over its sixty-four year history.
Specialties
The mission of Shreveport Opera is to produce professional opera and musical productions of the highest artistic quality and to provide educational programming and outreach to children, youth and adults in the Ark-La-Tex region. Shreveport Opera produces three productions of the highest artistic quality each year. For 2013-2014, Shreveport Opera will present