Nashville Opera Guild’s La Bella Notte is going virtual this year and hitting the high C’s of courage, collaboration, and congratulations. Everyone is invited to view this evening of gorgeous operatic performances on February 6 at 7 p.m. right here at nashvilleopera.org. Our Virtual Red Carpet starts at 6:45, and you won’t want to miss it!

La Bella Notte benefits Nashville Opera’s vibrant education programs, which have reached well over half a million children since the company started touring in 1995. Despite the many challenges this year, Nashville Opera is developing a virtual school tour and an exciting new mobile stage—Opera ON WHEELS—that will expand the Opera’s reach! Reservations here!

Co-Chairs –

Barbara Warren and Emily Weiss and the Guild have been working to throw a virtual gala with true operatic flair. Gorgeous arias take center stage, studded by highlights from the Opera’s first 40 years in dazzling photos and film. Patrons will enjoy favors and surprises chosen specially by Emily and Barbara.

25th Anniversary as Artistic Director

Nashville Opera CEO and Artistic Director John Hoomes, usually the emcee of La Bella Notte, will be among those celebrated at the event as he marks his 25th year with the Opera.

Ann Marie and Martin McNamara
Francis Robinson and Marion Couch Award Recipients

Longtime Opera supporters Ann Marie and Martin McNamara, who actually conceived the idea for Bella Notte over 25 years ago in Santa Fe, will receive this year’s Francis Robinson and Marion Couch Award from Guild President Stacy Widelitz.

Amy Tate Williams, pianist
Accompanies a cast of wonderful Nashville Opera singers

Jessie Neilson, soprano
Jennifer Whitcomb-Oliva, mezzo-soprano
Valerie Nelson, contralto
Tyler Nelson, tenor

Cara Schneider
Opera Creative Director
Host for the evening