Emerging vocalists perform Johannes Brahms's enchanting love waltzes under expert guidance from James Baillieu.

Eight original song programmes performed by the exceptional emerging musicians of the Britten Pears Young Artist Programme.

This is the culmination of the eight-day Building a Recital Programme course in which eight singers and four pianists from the Britten Pears Young Artist Programme have been exploring how to build creative and engaging song programmes.

In their final residency, the 2024/25 Young Artists, in partnership with Opera North, will perform scenes from chamber operas by Benjamin Britten. These scenes delve into the complexities of human relationships and the struggles of individuals on the margins of society.

Nancy will be playing Nancy in Albert Herring and Lucretia in The Rape of Lucretia.

Ashburnham English Song Awards, an afternoon of delightful music, interesting talks from world-class musicians, and a chance to enjoy the beauty of Ashburnham place in the spring air.

The talented Young Artists of the National Opera Studio, who come from diverse countries and cultures, come together in their exploration of gems from the English song repertoire. Curated by the world’s leading interpreter of English song, Sir Thomas Allen and expertly mentored by pianist and NOS Artistic Consultant Dearbhla Collins, this programme will guide us through the evocative art songs of the British Isles.

Dame Sarah Connolly works with the exceptional duos of the Young Artist Programme. The class is open to the public and all are welcome to attend.

Three of the 2024 Alvarez Emerging Artists’ Award Winners, will perform the first of the new Garsington Studios Concert Series.

Holly Brown, James Geidt, and Nancy Holt return to Garsington Opera with a programme that celebrates their work with us last summer, as well as showcasing some of their favourite repertoire and looking ahead to the upcoming season. Hosted by Artistic Director, Douglas Boyd, the evening has been curated by pianist Anna Tilbrook, who will also accompany the singers.

A brand-new showcase performance of operatic scenes and extracts on the set of The Makropulos Affair, in partnership with Scottish Opera. Conductor - Stuart Stratford Director - Emma Jenkins

Bold, proud, and inspirational, the National Opera Studio offers an intensive and bespoke training programme for the next generation of talent.

Continuing Welsh National Opera’s long-standing partnership with the programme, the latest influx of singers from their Young Artists’ Programme joins WNO in February 2025 for their annual week-long residency, culminating in a not-to-be missed showcase at the beautiful Donald Gordon Theatre within Wales Millennium Centre, under the accompaniment of WNO orchestra.

Contemporary opera scenes, directed by Keith Warner, that tell tales of unrequited love, “a madness most discreet,” alongside the complexities of jealousy captured in “the green-eyed monster.” As characters confront ambition, we are reminded that “all that glitters is not gold.”In bringing these stories of desire and conflict to life, these contemporary opera scenes celebrate Shakespeare’s enduring legacy, highlighting that “all the world’s a stage” and the struggles of the human heart remain ever unchanged.

drawn from the recent album Our Indifferent Century (recorded at Snape Maltings). Pianist Natalie Burch and friends will be performing and talking about the music, and the evening concludes with raising a birthday glass alongside the artists.

Francesca Chiejina soprano

Nancy Holt mezzo-soprano

Natalie Burch piano

Joanna Ward composer

William Marsey composer

City of Bristol Choir

Brandon Hill Chamber Orchestra

Esther Mallett soprano

Nancy Holt mezzo soprano

David Ogden conductor

G.F. Handel Dixit Dominus

Chorus in Un giorno di regno by Verdi

Performances on 29th June, 1st, 5th, 12th, 15th, 17th, 20th and 22nd July

Hermia (Cover) in A Midsummer Night's Dream by Britten.

16th, 21st, 27th June, 2nd, 4th, 13th and 19th July.

Playing the role of Vendangeuse 2 and chorus in Platée by Rameau.

Performances on 29th and 31st May, 6th, 8th, 10th, 22nd, 30th June.

Clonter Opera Gala

Nancy Holt - Mezzo-soprano, Jane Burnell - Soprano, Hannah O’Brien - Soprano, Innocent Masuku - Tenor, Thomas Chenhall - Baritone

Harriet Taylor - Director

Clive Timms - Music Director

Robin Humphreys - Repetiteur & Accompanist

Lola in Cavalleria Rusticana with Cambridge Philharmonic.