Frank Matcham - Theatre Designer
Music Education, Opera, Opera Gala, Opera Magic, Public Performances, Uncategorised
Frank Matcham (1854 – 1920) must be the most
distinguished and prolific late 19th century theatre designer. The writer Alan Bennett has commented that there
was a Matcham theatre (too many of his theatres have sadly been demolished)…
A Night at the Musicals!
Arts Festivals, Corporate Events, Events, Festivals, Special Events
Can opera singers sing songs from musicals? The short answer is a resounding yes, but in our experience it's important to select the right musicals and the right singers.
Some shows like 'West Side Story', all the musicals of Rodgers…
The impact of period costume!
Arts Festivals, Birthday Parties, Charity Events, Corporate Events, Festivals, Opera, Opera Gala, Uncategorised
Even if we are presenting an evening of popular opera for
a private party or corporate event we would always recommend the singers appearing
in period costume for some of the performance.
This gives a wonderful visual impact and enhances…
Christmas Celebration Charity Event
Charity Events, Corporate Events, Events, Opera, Opera Gala, Public Performances, Special Events
We were
honoured to perform for a very distinguished audience in the magnificent
setting of Kirtlington Park, Oxfordshire on Saturday evening. London Festival Opera presented ‘A Christmas
Night at the Opera’ in the 18th Century Saloon…
Opera on Board HMS Belfast
Anniversary Parties, Birthday Parties, Charity Events, Corporate Events, Opera Gala, Private Events, Special Events
Where next? We have been lucky enough to perform in some stunning, unusual and historically important venues around the world, but we believe we made history last week performing opera for the first time during a private dinner in one…
Royal Connections at Amorbach Abbey
Events, Opera, Opera Gala, Private Events, Public Performances, Special Events
We recently had the pleasure of performing in the stunning Green Hall of Amorbach Abbey in Germany. A more fitting setting for a performance of live opera would be hard to imagine, but this one in particular has a fascinating history with…
Opera Magic
Music Education, Opera, Opera for Children, Opera for Schools, Opera Magic
At London
Festival Opera we are passionate about bringing opera to as wide an audience as
possible, and especially about the importance of exposing children to music of
a high calibre from an early age. Some
years ago, therefore, we created…
The Importance of Being Musical!
Music Education
Nearly everyone enjoys music, whether listening to it, singing or playing an instrument. It is a universal language which most people can understand and appreciate. Despite this wide interest, however, many schools are having to cut down…
An Operatic Bus Ride around the City of London!
Anniversary Parties, Charity Events, Corporate Events, Events, Opera, Private Events, Singing Waiters, Special Events
With over thirty years of performing under our belts and dozens, if not hundreds, of private and corporate engagements during that time it struck me recently, as I travelled round London, in just how many fantastic venues we have been lucky…