Knoxville Opera - Opera 101

What's It All About?

The information in this section is designed to help foster understanding and appreciation of upcoming performances by Knoxville Opera. We hope you will enjoy our performances and that you will come to regard opera as one of the great art forms of our culture.

Feel free to copy this material as you wish for further educational purposes.

Operas -

The Composer - A Historical Context

Opera Etiquette - Pointers for great opera experience

Knoxville Opera Studio - Read testimonials from the participants of the only program in the U.S.A. that combines a Masters of Music degree program with an apprenticeship program.

In-School Outreach - Knoxville Opera offers exciting in-school programs for both elementary and middle school students.

Unique Outreach Venues

Student Dress Rehearsal - Discover how you can bring students to see a fully staged opera in a professional opera venue.

Adult Education - From Opera Previews to the Knoxville Opera Guild’s Monday Night Opera series, there is plenty of fun for opera lovers of all ages.

Quick Facts About Opera - Facts about the Opera