Victory Hall Opera

"Is classical music’s sudden embrace of entrepreneurship an admission of defeat? An acceptance that no one should expect to make a comfortable living as a musician anymore?" VHO's intrepid co-founder Brenda Patterson writes about the economics the limit artistic agency.

The Pay Is Too Damn Low. What Gives? Brenda Patterson reminds composers to not sell themselves short and how to set prices that are worthy of their time and effort.

Thanks Operawire!

Opera Meets Film: The Pursuit Of The Dream in Miriam Gordon-Stewart's 'YAPS' - OperaWire The world of classical singing is fraught with challenges, especially for those wishing to make a career from singing alone. From an oversaturated marketplace of voices and biases of all shapes and sizes, to economic stressors and the constant fight for golden opportunities, what keeps someone going...

With heavy, but hopeful hearts we are taking a break.

Join us at WTJU next Saturday!

In ONE WEEK, WTJU is pleased to present YAPs, a new documentary film produced by Victory Hall Opera, that follows young opera singers pursuing their dreams in spite of difficult odds.

Director Miriam Gordon-Stewart will join WTJU General Manager Nathan Moore for a Q&A after the film.

Free and open to the public, the screening will take place at WTJU’s Stage at 2244 Ivy Rd on Saturday, December 6, at 5 p.m. A screening at the station is a great way to get in the mood for the upcoming WTJU Charlottesville Classical Marathon!

If you missed our live screening earlier in the year, come along to this free screening at WTJU! A Q &A follows with Miriam Gordon-Stewart and Nathan Moore.

Documentary film screening at WTJU's stage on Saturday, December 6 - WTJU 91.1 FM WTJU is pleased to present a YAPs, a new documentary film produced by Victory Hall Opera that follows young opera singers pursuing their dreams in spite of difficult odds. The screening will take place at WTJU’s Stage (2244 Ivy Rd) on Saturday, December 6 at 5 p.m. Director Miriam Gordon-Stewart w...

Don’t forget, this Saturday November 15, Will Ferguson and Steven Philcox present Schubert’s Winterreise- a Cville first? Possibly! (At least in the past decade..)Join us Saturday at 3pm at University Baptist Church.

Schubert's "Winterreise" with William Ferguson & Steven Philcox Please join us for Schubert’s "Winterreise"—a moving journey of love, loss, and longing through music that stirs and haunts the soul.

Check it out! Our friend and troupe member, Will Ferguson, is performing Schubert's "Winterreise" alongside pianist Steven Philcox on November 15 at 3pm in Charlottesville. See all details below! If there has been another full performance in Cville of Winterreise in recent times, we can't find it! Don't miss your chance. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/schuberts-winterreise-with-william-ferguson-steven-philcox-tickets-1856857293149?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

This Sunday in NYC! See YAPs at the !! Featuring Q & A with .ipa

Thinking back on some of VHO's favorite duos.

As more artists turn to self-producing, here is a program aimed at providing key skills. A VHO-style company can be a crucial part of the arts ecosystem, and you'll be amazed how starting something can fuel your creativity! Opera Programs Berlin

YAPs hits the in NYC October 19 at 8pm Cinema Village. See it on the big screen!

We've completed our 10th Season...of live performances. There's still one important event on the calendar. New Yorkers! Take note of the YAPs screening time in the Workers Unite! Film Festival.
Sunday, October 19, 2025
8:15 PM- 9:45 PM
Cinema Village Theater
Don't miss our NYC debut!!
(image: Chuanyuan Liu still photo from YAPs)