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Opera Prelude Lecture Series 2019-20

Opera Prelude Lecture Series 2019-20

Join Opera Prelude for an exciting season of lecture-recitals, discussion mornings and celebrity masterclasses.

Opera Prelude is a small charity, run by volunteers and dedicated to supporting the next generation of operatic talent with the all-round skills to succeed in a highly competitive industry.

Since its launch in 2010, it has been bringing opera into the community, engaging, educating and involving audiences through its accessible, opera-related events which provide experience and fairly-paid performance opportunities for its young artists.

Past events in this series

Opera Prelude: Sir Thomas Allen Masterclass
Sir Thomas Allen

Opera Prelude: Sir Thomas Allen Masterclass

Tuesday 24 September 2019, 10.30am

VENUE: Caversham Room at Cadogan Hall

We are immensely grateful to Sir Thomas Allen for generously coaching three of our talented Young Artists in what will prove to be an incredibly inspiring morning with one of opera’s most renowned baritones. Sir Thomas Allen is an established star...
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Opera Prelude: The Conflict of Love and Duty
Jessie Tse

Opera Prelude: The Conflict of Love and Duty

Daughters of the Regiment

Tuesday 1 October 2019, 10.30am

VENUE: Caversham Room

A lecture-recital exploring and contrasting La fille du régiment by Donizetti and The Ballad of Mulan Psalm After years spent building spectacular, state-of-the art opera houses, China is experiencing a boom in opera production; notably with Chines...
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Opera Prelude: Jihoon Kim Masterclass
Jihoon Kim

Opera Prelude: Jihoon Kim Masterclass

Tuesday 8 October 2019, 10.30am

VENUE: Caversham Room

We are delighted to welcome Jihoon Kim for this morning’s masterclass with three of Opera Prelude’s newest intake of Young Artists. Jihoon Kim is shining proof that the Jette Parker Young Artists Programme at the Royal Opera House develops singer...
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Opera Prelude: The Queen of Spades
The Queen of Spades

Opera Prelude: The Queen of Spades

Tchaikovsky vs Pushkin

Tuesday 15 October 2019, 10.30am

VENUE: Caversham Room

Ever since Pushkin published this short story in 1834, its deceptive simplicity has fascinated scholars, particularly over the issue of whether the tale demanded a supernatural explanation. When Tchaikovsky came to compose his opera in 1890, he turne...
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Opera Prelude: Verdi in Venice
Verdi in Venice

Opera Prelude: Verdi in Venice

Tuesday 22 October 2019, 10.30am

VENUE: Caversham Room

The Teatro La Fenice in Venice was one of the most important theatres in Giuseppe Verdi’s early career, not only because of its prestige but also because of its theatrical resources and relative openness to innovation. Between 1844 and 1857, Verdi...
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Opera Prelude: Verdi and Victoria – Two of a Kind
Verdi and Victoria

Opera Prelude: Verdi and Victoria – Two of a Kind

Tuesday 29 October 2019, 10.30am

VENUE: Caversham Room

Daniel Snowman, author, broadcaster and lecturer joins Opera Prelude’s young artists for this morning’s lecture recital about Queen Victoria’s love of opera and of the many parallels between her own life and interests and those of the gre...
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Opera Prelude: Masterclass and discussion with Dame Felicity Palmer
Dame Felicity Palmer

Opera Prelude: Masterclass and discussion with Dame Felicity Palmer

Tuesday 12 November 2019, 10.30am

VENUE: Caversham Room

One of the greatest singers of her generation, famed for her absolute commitment to text and drama, Dame Felicity Palmer has established herself as a consummate artist across an astonishing range of repertoire. She joins young artist Rosemary Cliffor...
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Opera Prelude: Mélodies fantastiques
Berlioz

Opera Prelude: Mélodies fantastiques

Mystique and narrative in Berlioz’s vocal music

Tuesday 26 November 2019, 10.30am

VENUE: Caversham Room

Upon hearing Symphonie fantastique many are surprised to discover Berlioz was more than a composer for instruments alone. In this 150th year of his passing, it’s time to celebrate the majority of his music – mélodies, arias and choruses – and...
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Opera Prelude: Cantique de Noël
Cantique de Noel

Opera Prelude: Cantique de Noël

Tuesday 3 December 2019, 10.30am

VENUE: Caversham Room

A morning of opera with some of the UK’s brightest rising stars. Opera Prelude invites you to mark the start of the festive season with a sparkling celebration of opera favourites and more. This special  event presents performances of song from so...
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Opera Prelude: ‘Behind the Throne’
The Royal Family

Opera Prelude: ‘Behind the Throne’

A Domestic History of the Royal Household

Tuesday 21 January 2020, 10.30am

VENUE: Caversham Room

Both the British public and composers have always been intrigued by the royal family. Hear writer and historian Adrian Tinniswood talk about this alongside music that celebrates our country’s royal heritage.
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Opera Prelude: Masterclass with Rosalind Plowright OBE
Rosalind Plowright OBE

Opera Prelude: Masterclass with Rosalind Plowright OBE

Tuesday 28 January 2020, 10.30am

VENUE: Caversham Room

Rosalind Plowright, one of the most celebrated artists of our time, takes this masterclass with three of Opera Prelude’s newest intake of Young Artists.
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Opera Prelude: ‘Living the High Life’
Mimi Doulton

Opera Prelude: ‘Living the High Life’

Venturing above the stave with Mimi Doulton

Tuesday 4 February 2020, 10.30am

VENUE: Caversham Room

In January 2019 soprano Mimi Doulton decided to embark beyond the high Cs. In this lecture she looks at the history of high sopranos who have inspired her.
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Opera Prelude: ‘Immortal Longings’
Cleopatra

Opera Prelude: ‘Immortal Longings’

A portrait of Cleopatra, from Handel to Massenet and Barber

Tuesday 11 February 2020, 10.30am

VENUE: Caversham Room

Cleopatra’s dramatic life provides rich inspiration for an operatic work, and each portrayal brings out different aspects of her character. With Joanna Songi (soprano) and Opera Prelude Young Artists.
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Opera Prelude: The Key to Audition Success
Opera Prelude auditions

Opera Prelude: The Key to Audition Success

Tuesday 18 February 2020, 10.30am

VENUE: Caversham Room

Casting Director Sarah Playfair discusses the importance of good preparation, choice of repertoire and helpful techniques for auditions with Opera Prelude’s young artists.
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Opera Prelude: Masterclass with Susan Bullock CBE
Susan Bullock CBE

Opera Prelude: Masterclass with Susan Bullock CBE

Tuesday 25 February 2020, 10.30am

VENUE: Caversham Room

Susan Bullock CBE coaches three of our talented Young Artists in an inspiring morning with one of opera’s most renowned sopranos. With Opera Prelude Young Artists.
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Opera Prelude: ‘Is Nothing Sacred Anymore?’
Opera Prelude: Sacred Works

Opera Prelude: ‘Is Nothing Sacred Anymore?’

Exploring sacred works by opera’s most famous composers

Tuesday 3 March 2020, 10.30am

VENUE: Caversham Room

Part 1: The Baroque Period. An interesting look at how sacred texts have inspired operatic composers and how the formulas of opera adapted to church works. With Ricardo Panela (baritone) and Natalie Burch (piano).
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Opera Prelude: Masterclass with Della Jones
Della Jones

Opera Prelude: Masterclass with Della Jones

The 2020 Opera Prelude Prize

Tuesday 10 March 2020, 10.30am

VENUE: Caversham Room

Now in its seventh year, the Opera Prelude Singers’ Prize offers one of our young singers private masterclasses with Della Jones, one of Great Britain’s leading mezzo-sopranos. With Della Jones (mezzo-soprano) and Opera Prelude Young Artists.
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Opera Prelude: An Insight into Wartime Composers
Opera Prelude: An insight into Wartime composers

Opera Prelude: An Insight into Wartime Composers

Tuesday 17 March 2020, 10.30am

VENUE: Caversham Room

‘Our will to create was equal to our will to live’ – so wrote the composer Viktor Ullmann in Terezín concentration camp, where he was interred with many other composers and artists. Explore this musical treasure trove and the power of the huma...
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Opera Prelude: Masterclass with Natalya Romaniw
Natalya Romaniw

Opera Prelude: Masterclass with Natalya Romaniw

with soprano Mimi Doulton

Tuesday 24 March 2020, 10.30am

VENUE: Caversham Room

In light of the coronavirus outbreak, this performance has been cancelled. We are doing our utmost to support the national effort in reducing the spread of coronavirus and the health and well-being of all our visitors, staff members and visiting perf...
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