Matthew Best Awarded Fellowship of the Royal Northern College of Music

Bass and conductor Matthew Best has been awarded Fellowship of the ⁩Royal Northern College of Music. The award was presented by the conservatoire’s Head of Vocal Studies and Opera, ⁦Lynne Dawson. Dawson said, “Matthew is an exceptional and inspirational teacher, now with a host of successful young singer students making headway into the profession. Always one with a wicked sense {…}

Q & A: Mezzo-Soprano Sarah Richmond on Her Forthcoming Role as Olga for Northern Ireland Opera

(Photo: Ross Kavanagh) This September, Northern Ireland Opera premieres its new production of Tchaikovsky’s “Eugene Onegin”, with its quality cast members directed by Cameron Menzies, and conducted by Dominic Limburg. This production looks certain to be another hit with local audiences, following its sell-out productions of “La Traviata” and “Tosca.” OperaWire met up with one of its stars, mezzo-soprano Sarah {…}