The British Youth Opera has announced the appointment of Anna Patalong as its Chief Executive. The company noted that its Chief Executive, Nicola Candlish, will be leaving the company after four years. As a result, Patalong will take over from the end of the month. Patalong has been working with BYO’s friends and supporters over the last few years and {…}
(Credit: Christopher Pledger) British Youth Opera has announced the appointment of a celebrated English mezzo-soprano Dame Sarah Connolly as its new president. Connolly took to Twitter saying “Extremely proud to be involved with this brilliant opera company and in the futures of our wonderful young singers.” Connolly will sing the Mahler’s “Rückert-Lieder” in a concert on Nov. 5, 2021. She {…}
The British Youth Opera has announced its 2021 summer season at the home of Opera Holland Park. Humperdink’s “Hansel and Gretel“ is set to be performed in a production by Daisy Evans. Stevie Higgins conducts the English language translation. Performance Dates: August 10-15, 2021 Rossini’s “L’occasione fa il ladro” will be performed in a production by Victoria Newlyn. Peter {…}