About Kentucky Opera
Founded in 1952 by Moritz von Bomhard, the Kentucky State Legislature designated Kentucky Opera the State Opera of Kentucky in 1982. Kentucky Opera, sparks discovery, joy, and connection among the varied and diverse communities of our region through the shared experiences of opera – on and off stage. The Kentucky Arts Council, the state arts agency, supports Kentucky Opera with state tax dollars and federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts.
