Opera Memphis

Our Mission To entertain, educate and inspire the people of Memphis and the Mid-South through the art of opera. Our Vision To be a nationally recognized model of artistic integrity, musical excellence and community involvement. Our Values We follow three basic tenets, designed to be simple and applicable to all of our work. They are: Respect the Music Opera is a union of words and music, but in this instance, the music gets pride of place. Great singers, great conductors, and a great orchestra are the prerequisites for a truly transcendent artistic experience. Every resource we have will be aimed towards ensuring the highest possible musical standards. Respect the Story While the music defines an opera, its raw material is plot and character. We believe there is an inherent value in a community coming together to experience stories that show them their connection to the audience around them, to the creators of the piece, and to the shared experience and hi...