This autumn, the Barbican is delighted to host four groundbreaking new opera and music theatre projects that will receive their UK premieres this coming 2024-25 season. Opera and music theatre…
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FIFOE 2024 in Entrecasteaux
The Festival International de Film d’Opéra à Entrecasteaux (a tiny village in Provence not far from the A8 autoroute connecting Nice and Marseille). The second edition of this unique summer…
Mid Wales Opera asks its supporters for help after Powys County Council throws it a funding lifeline
Mid Wales Opera which had been threatened with closure as a result of Arts Council Wales (ACW) cuts has been thrown a vital lifeline with a cash injection of £75,906 from…
London Handel Festival International Singing Competition Final
With an internationally renowned jury, the London Handel Festival International Singing Competition carries a fair amount of clout. Jurors were: David Gowland (chairman, Artistic Director of the Jette Parker Scheme…
Naxos Founder, Klaus Heymann, Acquires Chandos Records
Press Release — A440 Arts Group Chandos Records, one of the world’s leading classical labels, has been acquired by Naxos founder, Klaus Heymann. Launched in 1979 by Brian Couzens, Chandos…
In Memory of Claire Seymour
It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Claire Seymour. For the past few months, she suffered from an unknown illness, which included her hospitalization for a…
Northern Opera Group Unveils Programme for the 8th Annual Leeds Opera Festival in 2024
Northern Opera Group has unveiled the programme for its 8th annual Leeds Opera Festival, taking place from 17 August to 8 September 2024. This milestone promises to captivate audiences with…
Longborough Festival Opera appoints Emily Gottlieb as Executive Director
Longborough Festival Opera has appointed Emily Gottlieb as its new Executive Director from April 2024. Gottlieb joins Longborough from the National Opera Studio where she served as Chief Executive for…
Bampton Classical Opera Young Singers’ Competition – winners announced
Bampton Classical Opera is delighted to announce that the winner of the 2023 Young Singers’ Competition is mezzo-soprano Melissa Gregory. The second prize has been awarded to countertenor Kieron-Connor Valentine. The winner of the accompanists’…
The 2024 Wigmore Hall / Bollinger Song Competition 2024 Final
The Wigmore Hall / Bollinger Song Competition has a distinguished list of previous winners, including Marcus Farnsworth, Julien van Mellaerts, Stephan Loges, Ian Tinsdale, James Baillieu, James Middleton and Christopher…