"Cristina's leading role debut as Violetta created a kind of star-is-born sensation that jolted our audiences and critics to attention," artistic director Peter Mark said. "
Also on the schedule are Handel's Agrippina—which will be performed in Virginia for the first time—and the double bill of Mascagni's Cavalleria rusticana and Leoncavallo's I Pagliacci.
The company has not yet released performance dates or additional casting.
Lileana Blain-Cruz directs the new production, opening April 23.
The Cuban-born composer is this season's Debs Composer's Chair.
The cast is led by Bryonha Marie and Nathan Gunn, with Tony winner Ted Sperling at the baton.
The season, opening September 21, will include 58 ballets across 21 weeks of performances.
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