Opera Lafayette

Opera Lafayette stages operas from the 17th through 19th centuries, with performances using period instruments. Audiences can attend productions of rediscovered and little-known works, including operas that have been lost or rarely performed. The company's orchestra plays instruments such as theorbos, wooden flutes, and valveless trumpets, while singers and dancers tell the stories through music and movement. Productions also feature costumes and sets, and the company presents performances in Washington, New York, and other venues. Its repertoire includes early music masterpieces as well as works beyond the established canon. Founded in Washington, DC, in 1995, Opera Lafayette is a period opera company based in Washington.