Save the date for our forthcoming events, which include sumptuous, fully-staged opera productions, musical masterclasses, recitals and the prestigious HCO Singer of the Year competition, held in collaboration with The Grange Festival.
THE JOHN SELDON MASTERCLASS
Sunday 14 June 2026 HCO's Musical Director Lynton Atkinson and Artistic Director Joy Robinson will work with a selected group of emerging young artists in front of a live audience. Book now.
PRIZEWINNERS' RECITAL
26 September - St Paul's Winchester 27 September - Merley House, Wimborne Recitals by two prizewinners from the 2025 HCO Singer of the Year competition. On sale soon.
HCO SINGER OF THE YEAR COMPETITION 2026
31 October - Harvey Hall, St Swithun's School, Winchester The semi-finals and finals of our national competition for young singers aged 20-29 years, with over £6,000 in prizes and a panel of eminent judges. On sale soon.
Christmas Concert
Sunday 6 December - Church House, Wimborne Our ever-popular musical celebration of Christmas with a specially chosen group of young artists and festive fare. On sale soon.
ALBERT HERRING
(BENJAMIN BRITTEN)
13 - 17 April 2027 Christchurch, Blandford & Winchester A comic opera set in the small market town of Loxford. Lady Billows, a local autocrat is determined to revive the May Day Festival and crown a virtuous May Queen. On sale soon.