Garsington Opera will present “Uprooted,” a new opera by Hannah Conway and Hazel Gould. The work, which premieres on July 29, 2025, was commissioned by Garsington Opera and was created in close association with the Bee Squad, a community in Manchester that aims to improve the quality of life of children affected by homelessness. The work will feature the Garsington {…}
(Credit: Stephen Wright Photography) Garsington Opera has announced that Nicola Creed will be stepping down from her position as Executive Director after 25 years with the company. Creed took over the position in 2013 following 14 years as Associate Director. Under her tenure, she worked alongside Artistic Director Douglas Boyd to expand the festival’s artistic boundaries, resulting in an increase {…}
The Garsington Opera has announced cast changes for its upcoming production of “Fidelio.” The company said, “Gérard Korsten is now unable to conduct our 2025 ‘Fidelio.’” As a result, “We are pleased to announce that our Artistic Director Douglas Boyd will now conduct this revival of John Cox’s classic production.” Additionally, the company said, “We are also delighted to announce {…}
(Photo credit: Mark Allan) The English Concert announces the details of its spring 2025 spring season. Soprano Lucy Crowe performs a program of works by Handel and Corelli, under the baton of The English Concert’s founder, Trevor Pinnock. Performance Date: January 30, 2025 (Wigmore Hall) Up next sopranos Isabel Schicketanz and Joanna Songi, mezzo-soprano Lucile Richardot, tenor Samuel Boden, and {…}
The recipients of the 2024 Garsington Opera Awards have been named. These awards recognize exceptional work both on stage and in the rehearsal room during the season, and provide financial assistance for the winners. Each award is presented in memory of an important figure from Garsington Opera’s history. The following awards were presented by the Artistic Director of Garsington Opera, {…}
The Sixteen and the Genesis Foundation have announced the 22 young artists who will join Genesis Sixteen’s 14th cohort this autumn. The program hosts 18-23-year-old singers to nurture the next generation of ensemble singers. The cohort will culminate their training with a showcase performance at Sounds Sublime Festival, taking place on July 13. Other highlights of Sounds Sublime include a {…}
Garsington Opera has announced its 2025 season. First up is a production of Donizetti’s “L’Elisir d’Amore” conducted by Chloe Rooke and Christopher Luscombe. The opera stars Madison Leonard, Oleksiy Palchykov, Carles Pachón, and Richard Burkhard. Performance Dates: May 28 – July 21, 2025 Then comes Tchaikovsky’s “The Queen of Spades” in a production by Jack Furness. Douglas Boyd conducts. Aaron Cawley, {…}
Garsington Opera has announced that Artistic Director Douglas Boyd has extended his contract with the organization for five more years. Additionally, the company will continue its partnerships with The Philharmonic Orchestra and The English Concert. “I am so fortunate to work with the amazingly dedicated group of people who make up Garsington Opera,” Boyd said in an official press statement. {…}
Garsington Opera has announced its 2024 season which will feature five operas. First up is “Platé” starring Samuel Boden, Mireille Asselin, Robert Murray, Jonathan McGovern, Henry Waddington, and Ossian Huskinson. Paul Agnew conducts and Louisa Muller directs. Performance Dates: May 29 – June 30, 2024 Next up is “Le Nozze di Figaro” conducted by Tabita Berglund with Bruno Ravella reviving John {…}
(Photo credits: Chris Sorensen, Victoria Cadisch, Andrew Staples) The English Concert has announced its 2023-24 season. This article features vocal works only. Countertenor Iestyn Davies returns to the BBC Proms to perform “Late Night Bach.” Davies will perform two of Bach’s solo cantatas, “Vergnügte Ruh, beliebte Seelenlust” and “Geist und Seele wird verdwirret” at the Royal Albert Hall. Performance Date: {…}
Garsington Opera has announced Michelle Williams as its new Director of Artistic Administration. The Executive Director, Nicola Creed, and Artistic Director, Douglas Boyd announced that Williams will take up the role of Director of Artistic Administration and will join the Garsington team in September to succeed Laura Canning who has been appointed General Director & CEO of Opera North. Williams {…}