Passionate about Artists & Audiences
For almost 15 years, Opera Prelude has nurtured a network of talented emerging artists with extraordinary stories to tell. Unlike other early career programmes, Opera Prelude is dedicated to working with singers whose interests extend beyond classical singing and to supporting them holistically.
At Opera Prelude we understand that talent is where the artist's journey begins, but that a successful career in the arts requires so much more than a "beautiful voice." From helping our singers with self-promotion and career advice, to fostering their needs for a sustainable work-life balance or being a listening ear when the journey seems too hard, Opera Prelude is a true musical family.
And it is not just our artists that we seek to nurture, but our audiences, new and long-standing alike. At Opera Prelude, we are passionate about offering human insights into the world of opera which often seems distant and grandiose. We encourage our patrons to see our artists as people and to invest in their journeys. We have seen how this approach to opera helps generate new audiences for the art form and keeps our patrons returning time and again, with a real connection to our performers and to opera itself.
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Our Artists
From our founding, we have aimed to seek singers whose journeys into opera have been unusual. We know that the sparks of diversity that make for exciting opera artists often become a barrier to entry into a financially precarious industry.
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Outreach
We know how fundamental connecting with the broader community will be for our artists. As arts funding is increasingly channelled into social arts we are building programmes which ensure our performers gain invaluable outreach experience.
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OperaWorks
OperaWorks is a dedicated career conference, aimed at supporting emerging opera talents to manage and progress their careers. We are heading into our third year of curating accessible seminars and workshops with top industry professionals.
Who are we?
Opera Prelude is run by a small team of dedicated opera lovers with a wealth of experience in arts administration, who are passionate about supporting young artists.