Opera Roanoke welcomes one of the most celebrated voices of our time, Renée Fleming,in her groundbreaking program Voice of Nature: The Anthropocene—an experience unlike anything the company has presented before. Blending soaring live performance with stunning imagery from the National Geographic Society, this multimedia event transforms the concert stage into an immersive reflection on our relationship with the natural world. Drawing on music spanning centuries alongside newly commissioned works, the program explores both the beauty of nature and the urgency of its preservation, inviting audiences into a deeply emotional and visually captivating journey.

Making its Opera Roanoke debut, Voice of Nature: The Anthropocene is more than a concert—it is a powerful artistic statement for our time. Inspired by Fleming’s Grammy-winning project, the performance weaves together classical masterworks and contemporary voices to illuminate the fragile balance between humanity and the environment.

This concert is a one-afternoon-only experience, and we expect tickets to sell fast.  Preferred seating is first-come, first-served, so don’t wait to buy your tickets to this milestone event at Opera Roanoke.

Featured Artists

Renée Fleming, soprano

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