Mebert - My niece has been performing with several different opera companies - her biggest roles were with the Berkshire Opera Co. a couple of year ago but since has performed with the Sante Fe Opera and recently was called in to sub for an ailing diva somewhere in Texas.  Her next opera will be for the Virginia Arts Festival in May (one performance in Norfolk and one in Williamsburg) where she will be singing the Lead in Pocahantas - an opera commissioned by the Arts Festival to celebrate the 400th Anniversary of Jamestown. From what i understand  the part is being written for her so it is quite a major accomplishment in her career.  She is deep in rehearsals already and we can&#39;t wait to go to Norfolk to see her in person.