Highlights for Opera

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  Excavation for WRAL Opera Auditorium

  Work underway for constrcution of auditorium dedicated to opera performances. Photo taken June 18, 1965.

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  WRAL-TV’s Fishel Honored for Efforts to Raise Awareness of Climate Change

  The City of Raleigh recently honored WRAL-TV Chief Meteorologist for his efforts to raise awareness of climate change.  Fishel received a City of Raleigh Environmental Award at the 10th annual awards ceremony on Tuesday, April 25, 2017. The event took place in the A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing […]
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  Auditorum excavation at WRAL-TV

  Early excavation at WRAL-TV to add opera auditorium in June 1965

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  National Opera Showcase

  WRAL-TV News Director Sam Beard introduces the program and CEO and Founder of Capitol Broadcasting Company AJ Fletcher explains the purpose of the National Opera Company.
  Fletcher believed that opera belonged to everyone and wanted the performances in English so everyone could appreciate the entire presentation.

  The National Opera Company provided opportunities for singers/performers to further their professional careers.
  In 1965, the National Opera Company gave 55 performances in NC and other Southeastern states.

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  Children enjoying opera

  School children enjoy the Grass Roots Opera performance on October 1, 1951