Independent Opera

NEWS | After 15 productive and rewarding years, our Co-Founders Bill and Judy Bollinger and board of Trustees have decided to close Independent Opera at the end of 2020. Read the full statement here: independentopera.com/blog/entry/ind…

@TheOperaMakers @OperaUK1 @I_OPERA_ 👏🏻👏🏻

If opera is to have a future it needs to adapt to our times. A big shout to @OperaUK1 and @IOpera, both born out of this period of pause and reflection and trying to effect positive change to an industry that desperately needs it. #operaforall #fairness #inclusivity #diversity

A little entertainment to see you through to the New Year... Clips from our 2020 Scholars' Recital at @wigmore_hall are now available to watch on our YouTube channel 🎶 youtube.com/playlist?list=…

Another day, another recording! 🎥 this morning at Craxton Studios with the wonderful @LucyCQ 🎶 thank you @TallWallMedia & @IOpera

@emyrwyn123 Thank you for your lovely words Emyr 🥰 we’re incredibly proud to have been a part of your journey!

Just a shout out to sponsors everywhere who have kept many of us freelancers going, and above water during the last few months. I personally want to publicly say DIOLCH, THANK YOU to Bill, Judy, and the whole team of trustees along with Grace and Chrissy @IOpera

Absolutely delighted to have scooped the @RoyalPhilSoc singer award this year! HUGE thanks to everyone who has helped me thus far and in particular, the UK opera companies for allowing me so many opportunities in such fantastic roles ♥️🥂🥳

🎼 Fancy improving your singing technique? We're streaming a @TheRoyalOpera Masterclass with @GeraldFinley this evening at 6pm GMT via our YouTube channel: youtu.be/5LaXf9De1oo #OurHouseToYourHouse

Hear ye, hear ye! Applications for our 2021 training and productions are now open (singers only at this point, but directors, designers, stage managers etc. will follow after Christmas). All the info you need here: byo.org.uk/2021-applicati…

With Coronavirus restrictions still preventing musicians earning, today we open Phase 3 of our Financial Hardship Funding. This support is for professional musicians who fall through the gaps of government support or are unable to make ends meet bit.ly/3nel58O

Available to watch until Saturday 14 November Catch up with the 2020 IO Scholars' Recital, recorded at @wigmore_hall, featuring @chrisglynn00, @lozbyoung, @WillThomasBass, @SQuillish & @GlenACunningham youtube.com/watch?v=HURtm6…

We are thrilled to see Elena Langer has been nominated in the Small Chamber category of #TheIvorsComposerAwards 2020 @IvorsAcademy We commissioned 'It's Not You, It's Me' for our 2019 recital at @wigmore_hall. The work was premiered by @NiaSColeman, Kyu Choi and @SimonLepper 👏

Opera UK has officially launched! We’re determined to future-proof the opera industry and improve its sustainability. Join @OperaUK1 today and become a Founder Member to help shape the future of #opera in the UK. #WorldOperaDay #OperaUK operauk.net

#WorldOperaDay Worth an opportunity to thank among many, @IOpera @lfotweet @Opera_North @Arts_Wales_ for all their support over the last few months. And the continued guidance from @ConnaughtArtis1 Continuing to get stronger, be back soon... #SlowAndSteady #AraDeg

Our wonderful Creative Director @NMurrayBeale conducts @TheRoyalOpera's New Dark Age, this Saturday #womeninmusic #womeninopera #loveopera Stream Live - 24 Oct >>

Last night was incredible! Huge thank you to @IOpera & @wigmore_hall. I feel extremely lucky to have had such a wonderful opportunity to perform. It was my first performance in 8 months and it was extra special. The recital is available on catch up for the next 30 days!

A truly magical evening ✨ We had an amazing time last night @wigmore_hall for the 2020 Scholars' Recital - we hope you enjoyed watching online! (if you missed it, you can still catch up 😉) Huge thanks to the staff at WH for making this happen, and to our fabulous artists 😍

Thank you forever to @IOpera and @wigmore_hall for such an amazing opportunity to sing to a live and virtual audience last night, to @chrisglynn00 for his fab playing and to my wonderful singing colleagues! A true dream to sing in that hall. Now back to Florence!

Five minutes to go! 😆 wigmore-hall.org.uk/whats-on/indep…

@SQuillish 😉

Cheeky new photo of the team before our performance this evening. Including a flirty lil knee pop from me ✌️

TONIGHT | Live from @wigmore_hall Four of the UK's finest emerging singers, joined by @chrisglynn00, perform a variety of works inspired by folk music and literature. Watch from 7.30PM via wigmore-hall.org.uk/whats-on/indep… @lozbyoung @WillThomasBass @GlenACunningham @SQuillish