Don Giovanni, April 2024
Photos: Patrick Frost, BlackStar Pictures
'Hurn Court Opera’s performance of Don Giovanni was the most uplifting, inspiring and enjoyable night at the opera I’ve had in years. This was opera as it ought to be.'
James McConnachie, April 2024. Click here to read full review
5***** for Don Pasquale (Opera Now)
'Dazzling coloratura... some fine singing... the musical style and excellent Italian pronunciation were admirable... a most enjoyable evening.'
Philip Blake-Jones, Opera Now, August 2022. Click here to read full review
'An unexpected feast of top-drawer opera' Will Frampton, Bournemouth Echo, on Magic Flute, April 2019 . Click here to read full review
2023
Credit: Ash Mills
winner of 2019 HCO Singer of the Year Competition
Credit: Ash Mills
2023
Hurn Court Opera showcases some of the finest young singers in the country.
At the heart of our company is the belief that emerging artists, struggling to carve out careers, need high-quality, appropriately paid performance opportunities – and audiences to delight and enthuse!
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We offer:
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Exciting chances to experience the next generation of singers in professional productions.
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A mix of opera, recitals and public masterclasses, with singers supported by artists at the top of the profession.
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Performances tailored to a range of innovative venues.
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Orchestras comprising experienced professional players.
What the critics say...
'Chiefly what made it such a wonderful evening was the commitment, skill and palpable joy of the company. And the quality of the singing...vocally assured…strong and confident vocal and comedic performances…graceful sense of line…electrifying…nuanced and persuasive…astonishingly rich sound.Hurn Court Opera’s strapline is ‘Supporting tomorrow’s vocal stars’. I think they’re doing more than that – they’re supporting tomorrow’s opera.'
James McConnachie, April 2024 on Don Giovanni. Click here for full review.
'Dazzling coloratura and impressive top notes..some fine singing...a voice to watch with a rare elegance of tone...the musical style and excellent Italian pronunciation were admirable.'
Philip Blake-Jones, Opera Now, August 2022 on Don Pasquale. Click here for full review.
'... Two promising singers on the threshold of glittering careers gave an outstanding recital... Both singers conveyed admirable poise, intelligent musicianship and flawless techniques.
David Truslove, Opera Today, on a recital by Siân Dicker, soprano, Michael Lafferty, baritone and Ashley Beauchamp, piano, 2019. Click here for full review.
'...one of the most enjoyable nights at the opera I have ever experienced. Some of these singers were not just already fit for performance with an established company, they were among the better singers I have seen in their role.'
Will Frampton, Bournemouth Echo, on Magic Flute, 2019. Click here for full review.
COMING NEXT
John Seldon Masterclass
led by
RODERICK WILLIAMS OBE
Sunday, 14 July 2024, 3.00pm, Merley House, Wimborne, BH21 3AA
Tickets - £20; under-18s and in full-time education - free
Patrons' priority booking open now; Friends' priority booking opens 22 April
Tickets on general sale from 29 April through www.ticketsource.co.uk
For more details, click here
CONTACT US
Finance and Patrons:
Andrew Foot
07717 570333
Friends:
Jean Woodall
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Artistic Director and enquiries from singers:
Lynton Atkinson
07855 957209
Marketing, press and general enquiries:
Rosie Clay
07951 078207
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HCO Singer of the Year Competition:
Kaarina Manzur
07500 434843