The mission of Livermore Valley Opera is to enrich our community by producing world class operas and fostering the careers of professional opera singers. We encourage a wider appreciation of opera and the associated arts through community outreach and educational programs for youth in schools.   The history of Livermore Valley Opera goes back to its founding in 1992 when the opera loving community produced operas in the Livermore High School. When the Bankhead Theater opened in 2007 with La Boheme, LVO began its transition to the world class professional opera company that it is today, producing magnificent fully staged operas. The theater is located in Livermore just 45 miles east of San Francisco. The Bankhead Theater features excellent lines of sight and acoustics, helping us attract talented singers and stage directors. [More]