Pride in Black Voices

A Loving Community

Blending powerful storytelling with music from the civil rights era of the 1950s and 1960s, A Loving Community also features excerpts from the highly anticipated new opera, Loving v. Virginia, premiering in April/May 2025 as a co-commission with the Richmond Symphony. This 60-minute program is performed by Virginia Opera’s talented Herndon Foundation Emerging Artists and will conclude with a brief Q&A session.

Designed for audiences aged 15 and older, A Loving Community offers a poignant and enriching exploration of history, music, and social change, making it an ideal program for junior high students through adults.

Free and open to the public. Reserve your spot.

Building A Loving Community

Join the Virginia Opera for a thought-provoking series of events, including The Constitution and Loving v. Virginia legal panels, the inspiring play with music A Loving Community, and an engaging Artists in Conversation session. Each program offers a unique opportunity to reflect, connect, and engage with this powerful story of love and equality. All events are free and open to the public.

A full schedule of events can be found on the Virginia Opera website.