| Opera
North - Who We Are
'Opera
North is the canniest of companies. It consistently
comes up with ideas that expand audience taste and
challenge its own imagination…' - The
Financial Times, 2007
Opera
North is England's national opera company in the North.
We are committed to producing high-quality, exciting
and entertaining work.
Winner
- TMA Award for Achievement in
Opera 2007
for Peter Grimes
Winner
- Royal Philharmonic Society Award for Opera
& Music Theatre 2007
Winner
- South Bank Show Award for Opera 2007
Winner
- Royal Philharmonic Society Award for Opera
& Music Theatre 2005
Winner
- South Bank Show Award for Opera 2005
Winner
- TMA Theatre Award for Outstanding Achievement
in Opera 2004
Winner
- Manchester Evening News Theatre Awards for
Opera 2004
Winner
- Audiences Yorkshire Award for Best Overall
Marketing and Audience Development Campaign 2004
What
We Do
We
actively challenge preconceptions of opera, breathing
new life into the classics, advocating lesser-known
works and championing musical theatre. Opera North
is one of the most respected opera organisations in
the country and has produced imaginative opera over
the last three decades. We have established ourselves
as one of the leading arts companies in Europe. Check
out our current
and upcoming
seasons for details of our programme.
Opera
North collaborates with innovative artists and companies
working in a variety of media, including film and
photographic art. See our Projects
page for more details.
The
critically acclaimed Chorus
and versatile Orchestra
also perform independently, constantly revitalising
their approaches to music-making. Visit our
Concerts
page for the latest information.
Education
is a vital part of the work of the Company, and Opera
North Education
is a pioneer in the field. The team uses opera
and music theatre to inspire and develop creativity
not only in children but also young people, those
with disabilities and the wider community. The Company
has also created a collaborative partnership, Dare,
with the University Of Leeds. |