
Opera with Orchestral Backing Tracks
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Opera always needs an accompaniment. With some venues it is impossible to have a piano, and it's here that orchestral backing tracks can provide an excellent solution. Hiring a good piano can be very expensive too! The performance you are…

What entertainment for your Christmas Party?
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Opera could be the perfect entertainment your Christmas Party, whether a private, corporate or charity event. London Festival Opera works with a client to create the perfect programme combining celebrated opera and operetta and hits from musicals.…

The Pearlfishers' Duet
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The celebrated duet sung by the characters Zurga and Nadir in Bizet's opera 'The Pearlfishers' is one of the most popular and loved pieces in opera - hence it is one of the most regularly requested. The duet's soaring melodies, emotional depth,…

Opera at the Movies - a new performance!
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London Festival Opera is presenting a new programme - 'A Night at the Movies'.
Opera is known for its ability to evoke intense emotions. By featuring opera in films, directors can tap into the emotional power of the music and performances…

The Passion in Handel Operas
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Most people may think of 'Messiah' and other sacred works when they consider Handel. It may surprise you to link Handel operas (from the Baroque period of the 18th century) with the word 'passion'. Those who already have heard performances…

Lesley Manville - Desert Island Discs
Festivals, Opera, Opera Magic, Special Events
The Actress Lesley Manville created a really special Desert Island Discs including opera. She revealed that as a girl classical singing was an important part of her life and that she could have perhaps chosen an operatic career. Had she…

Memories of singing for Her Majesty The Queen
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Over the years it has been an honour to perform for many members of the Royal Family at private and charity occasions. The most special and memorable must be a private and intimate occasion in Windsor in the presence of The Queen - so intimate…

Singing again!
Arts Festivals, Events, Festivals, Opera, Opera Gala, Opera Magic
It has been a very challenging 18th months for performers or all kinds - some normality seems to be returning to our profession as we proceed with caution and start planning performances. Philip Blake-Jones (Baritone and Artistic Director…

Opera Choruses - with the Self Isolation Choir
Events, Opera, Opera for Schools
Covid 19 has had a profound impact on the arts generally, particularly live music. Some normality is returning but we seem far away from complete freedom from restrictions. It is possible that things will not be as they were for…