Guide to opera - various blog articles from London Festival Opera

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…

Wardrobe mistress attends to Dorabella's hair in our magnificent dressing room at The Goldsmiths' Hall

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…

Opera for a Birthday Party

Anniversary Parties, Birthday Parties, Private Events, Singing Waiters, Special Events

Live opera is the perfect entertainment for a Birthday Party, particularly if the guest of honour is an opera fan! Hearing live opera up close is stunning, it provides party guests with a thrill they will remember for ever, and the entertainment…

Opera for Festivals

Arts Festivals, Events, Festivals, Opera, Public Performances

There are many wonderful music and arts festivals around the world, with more springing up all the time. As our name suggests, you may not be surprised to hear that it is those that feature classical music which hold a special place in…

How to Maximise your Fundraising Potential at a Charity Event

Charity Events, Events, Opera, Private Events, Public Performances, Special Events

Fundraising in times of financial hardship and political uncertainty is tough, no matter how worthy the cause. Read our blog to see how you might maximise your fundraising potential at a charity event.