OperaBites Hampstead
Muses, Echoes and Songs of Love with Opera Prelude mezzo soprano Clover Kayne
Soubrettes Saving the Day
What is a soubrette and what is their typical role in an Opera?
with Ceferina Penny, soprano
Songs of Avalon: William Morris and the Medieval Dream
Join Kristina soprano Ammattil and pianist George Ireland in the Library at Kelmscott House for an evening of song, opera and spoken word.
From France to Spain: Ravel's Iberian Inspirations
This unique opportunity to experience beautiful music-making in a stunning room within the station’s clock tower is not to be missed with pianist Maria Levandovskaya and baritone Stephen Whitford.
The Mezzo soprano en travesti: A Body in Disguise, a Song of Sexuality
Join mezzo-soprano Clover Kayne as she explores how mezzos—so often cast as boys, witches, confidantes, or outcasts—frequently exist on the edges of operatic society: neither heroine nor villain, lover nor beloved.
The Green Earth's Song: Nature, Craft, and the Folk Spirit
Drawing on opera, English pastoral song, and European art song, this recital celebrates nature, community, and the handmade world Morris cherished. With soprano Catherine Hooper and pianist George Ireland
OperaBites Barnes
Mad about the boy! Join mezzo soprano Alexandria Moon as she explores the trouser roles for the mezzo soprano - from Octavian to Sesto
Masterclass with Nicky Spence OBE
Masterclass with tenor Nicky Spence OBE and three Opera Prelude young artists
The Emergence of the Lyric Tenor: From Baroque to Verismo.
An exploration of the history of the tenor voice in expression and technique with Robert Forrest
The House of Life: Love, Beauty, and the Soul of William Morris
Centred on love in its many forms—romantic, spiritual, and artistic—this programme traces Morris’s ideals through song settings inspired by the Pre-Raphaelites and their circle. With baritone Steve Whitford and pianist George Ireland.
OperaBites Barnes
Men on the precipice join baritone Jack Holton as he explores scenes and reflections of the operatic baritone repertoire
A Midsummer Night at the Opera Soane Stable Yard
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable operatic evening at Royal Hospital Chelsea: Soane Stable Yard, showcasing beloved works from Puccini to Gilbert & Sullivan.
Trouble in Tahiti & Seven Deadly Sins
Opera Prelude presents Trouble in Tahiti & Seven Deadly Sins at Opera Holland Park
Roles and Allegory in Contemporary Opera
Join Kristina Ammattil, soprano, as she spotlights bold and brilliant Opera of the past 50 years
Renato Balsadona Insight Morning: Donizetti’s L'elisir d’amore
Join Renato Balsadonna and four Opera Prelude young artists for an insight morning into L'elisir d’amore
OperaBites Barnes
Women, Water and the Wild with one of the fuller voices to be heard with Opera Prelude this year, Olivia Rose Tringham is a thrilling soprano and this is a fantastic opportunity to hear her live.
Strung Along: A European Journey
Join tenor Simon Carter and guitarist Mark Dangerfield for an intimate recital featuring operatic numbers accompanied by guitar
OperaBites Hampstead
Mad about the boy! Join mezzo soprano Alexandria Moon as she explores the trouser roles for the mezzo soprano - from Octavian to Sesto
OperaBites Barnes
‘To die for love’ Join mezzo soprano Nancy Holt as she takes us through a musical journey including Romeo from I Capuleti e i Montecchi and Sesto from La Clemenza di Tito.
OperaBites
OperaBites is a warm and welcoming 55-minute concert designed to bring you closer to the world of opera
Echoes of the Nativity: A Countertenor’s Christmas
Join countertenor Tom Lilburn for a Christmas experience from the top of St Pancras Clocktower
It’s All Greek to Me
An exploration of the drama, passion, and mythology of ancient Greece as told through the powerful and ever-changing world of opera
OperaBites
OperaBites is a warm and welcoming 55-minute concert designed to bring you closer to the world of opera
Storace and Soane: Icons and Influencers at the Turn of the 19th Century
A narrated evening of opera with glorious live performances from Opera Prelude’s young artists exploring the relationship between Sir John Soane and soprano, Nancy Storace
OperaBites
OperaBites is a warm and welcoming 55-minute concert designed to bring you closer to the world of opera
Our 15th Birthday Celebration
Celebrate Opera Prelude’s 15th Birthday at the Garrison Chapel with an evening of music, laughter, and Prosecco. Free admission with donations (large or small) gratefully received on the night in support of our work with talented young artists who will be delighting us with pop-up performances throughout the evening.
A Counter Tenor’s Journey
Join Tom Lilburn as he takes us through the beautiful yet unusual operatic voice of a countertenor
OperaWorks: Fully Trained, Now What? Navigating a Career in Opera
OperaWorks is a conference and professional development day of events for young and emerging singers. The seminars and workshops are led by industry experts and rising stars of the opera world today.
A Night at the Opera
A Night at the Opera
Join Opera Prelude’s rising star soprano Eyra Noman at the Royal Tunbridge Wells International Music Festival for an evening of Mozartian magic, Bellini beauty and sublime song (one hour performance).
Duelling Divas: Soprano Rivalries Through the Ages
Join Georgie Malcolm, soprano, as she explores the soprano rivalries from Cuzzoni and Bordoni to Callas and Tebaldi
OperaBites
OperaBites is a warm and welcoming 55-minute concert designed to bring you closer to the world of opera
Auditions
Join us for our annual auditions and become part of the exciting journey in selecting the next generation of operatic talent!
Masterclass with David Butt Philip
Join us as we welcome David Butt Phillip and four Opera Prelude Young Artists
An Evening at the Operetta
Opera Prelude presents a delightful, late summer evening of Operetta at the Royal Over-Seas League. Open to non-members.
Double Act
A light-hearted evening filled with a little something for everyone!
Steve Whitford, baritone and Phoebe Smith, soprano with Jack Redman on piano
A Night at the Opera
Join four Opera Prelude young artists for a delectable evening of operatic highlights at Soane Stable Yard on Thursday 26th June and Saturday 28th June
A Night at the Opera
Join four Opera Prelude young artists for a delectable evening of operatic highlights at Soane Stable Yard on Thursday 26th June and Saturday 28th June
Colour and Coloratura: How Melismatic Roles Changed Audiences
Words? Music? Or just aaaah! How we listen to text and/or just voice in operatic singing!
Double Act
A light hearted evening filled with a little something for everyone!
Steve Whitford, baritone and Phoebe Smith, soprano with Lucy Colquhoun on piano
Masterclass with Dame Sarah Connolly
Dame Sarah Connolly and Opera Prelude young mezzos Ellen Pearson and Alexandra Meier
Operatic Love: Mozart to Bizet
Join Soprano Eyra Norman, as she takes us on a journey, filled with classical songs and arias that explore every aspect of what it means to love.
Luxuriate in love filled repertoire from Mozart, Bizet and Bellini to Previn and Poulenc.
Vengeance, Follies and Growth
Join mezzo-soprano Alexandra Meier as she explores coming of age tales in opera through the lens of characters sung by the mezzo-soprano voice type.