About Chautauqua Opera
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Chautauqua Opera's Mission Statement
TO PRODUCE opera/music theatre of the highest quality as part of the artistic and cultural diversity that is represented at the Chautauqua Institution.
TO BUILD tomorrow’s audience for opera and music theatre, both regionally and nationally, through the presentation of productions of the highest quality, using a mix of seasoned professionals and Young Artists in training.
TO NURTURE the development of Young Artists, creative staff and production personnel.
TO REINFORCE the appreciation of the standard repertoire and to broaden interest in American and non-standard works.
Barbara Quintiliani, NORMA, 2010