20 Opera Companies Join Forces to Launch UK Opera Association

A new organization representing the UK’s opera sector, the UK Opera Association (UKOA), has officially launched, uniting 20 founding companies to advocate for opera’s future and strengthen its presence across the country. UKOA, which was founded by Birmingham Opera Company, British Youth Opera, Buxton International Festival, English National Opera, English Touring Opera, Garsington Opera, The Grange Festival, Glyndebourne, Longborough Festival {…}

Nov 12, 2024

Scenes from Dorothy Howell’s Newly Discovered ‘Perdita’ Set for World Premiere

The National Opera Studio in London will present the world premiere of scenes of “Perdita” on Dec. 3 and 4, 2024. “Perdita” is an unpublished opera by Dorothy Howell and her only known operatic work. The 20th-century composer left a manuscript, dated July 1917, which was discovered in Howell’s former house in Worchestershire by writer and historian Dr. Leah Broad. {…}

Oct 24, 2024

National Opera Studio Unveils 2024-25 Season

The United Kingdom’s National Opera Studio announced its 2024-25 season. First up is “Shakespeare Revisited,” a survey of operas inspired by the Bard. Keith Warners directs the showcase in London. Performance Dates: Dec. 3 & 4, 2024 Next up is “Deception & Desire” in partnership with the Welsh National Opera and featuring the Welsh National Opera Orchestra. The performance takes place {…}

Sep 6, 2024

National Opera Studio Announces New Resident Director

(Image by ©Sarah Hickson) The National Opera Studio has appointed Lucy Bradley to the position of Resident Director. Bradley’s appointment will increase the training opportunities offered to Young Artists before the start of rehearsals. In her new position, she will work with the National Opera Studios artistic team and lead a recitative project this fall. “I am delighted to be {…}

Jul 22, 2024

Guildhall School Professor Dr. Toby Young Awarded Prestigious Future Leaders Fellowship for ‘Immersive Opera’

(Photo credit: Vikram Kushwar) Guildhall School of Music & Drama has announced that Dr. Toby Young has been selected to receive a Future Leaders Fellowship, awarded by UKRI (UK Research & Innovation). The fellowship provides a grant of £1.4 million, the largest research-related funding award Guildhall School has received to date. This funding goes directly towards Dr. Young’s research project {…}

Mar 7, 2024

The National Opera Studio Announces New Artistic Director

The National Opera Studio has announced that Eric Melear will be its new Artistic Director starting in July 2024. Melear will take over for David Sulkin OBE, who steps down from his position in 2024. In his new position, Melear will oversee the National Opera Studios training programs and will work with the current team of coaches and staff to {…}

Oct 11, 2023

National Opera Studio Unveils 2023-24 Young Artists

The National Opera Studio has revealed the new artists that will be part of its 2023-24 Global Talent Programme and its National Talent Programme. The National Opera Studio Global Talent Programme Artists include sopranos Rosalind Dobson, Nikolina Hrkać, Kira Kaplan, Sofia Kirwan-Baez, and Heming Li; mezzo-sopranos Georgia Mae Ellis, and Camilla Seale; tenors Robert Forrest and Rhydian Jenkins; baritones Jonathan {…}

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