The Pebbles We Keep
Scottish Soprano and composer Monica McGhee (BMus Voice Soprano 2010) is proud to present the world premiere of her debut song cycle, The Pebbles We Keep.
This eight movement song cycle is based on poems by Scottish Women throughout history, from 1603 to present day. This first of its kind work will showcase the Scots language and the women of Scotland.
The premiere will feature 8 Scottish female singers who will each bring a movement to life, alongside a Scottish actress who will recite these poems in their original format.
This will be an evening to honour Scotland’s rich artistic history and musical DNA, as well as celebrating the wealth of talent in present day Scotland.
Act One - In partnership with Opera North
Directed by the National Opera Studio’s Resident Director, Lucy Bradley, the programme brings together scenes from some of opera’s most beloved works, including Die Zauberflöte, Idomeneo, and Così fan tutte, alongside scenes from Gluck’s Orfeo ed Euridice and Beethoven’s Fidelio.
Don Giovanni
Da Ponte Opera Festival
Donna Anna (cover)
“Don Giovanni”
Dramma giocoso in due atti su libretto di Lorenzo Da Ponte di Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Don Giovanni
Da Ponte Opera Festival
Donna Anna (cover)
“Don Giovanni”
Dramma giocoso in due atti su libretto di Lorenzo Da Ponte di Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Don Giovanni
Da Ponte Opera Festival
Donna Anna
“Don Giovanni”
Dramma giocoso in due atti su libretto di Lorenzo Da Ponte di Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Don Giovanni
Da Ponte Opera Festival
Donna Anna (cover)
“Don Giovanni”
Dramma giocoso in due atti su libretto di Lorenzo Da Ponte di Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Benjamin Britten scenes
Benjamin Britten scenes from chamber operas
National Opera Studio at Opera North
Director - Louisa Muller
Conductor - Garry Walker
Benjamin Britten scenes
Benjamin Britten scenes from chamber operas
National Opera Studio at Opera North
Director - Louisa Muller
Conductor - Garry Walker
On this Island
The talented Young Artists of the National Opera Studio, who come from diverse countries and cultures, come together in their exploration of gems from the English song repertoire. Curated by pianist and NOS Artistic Consultant Dearbhla Collins, and expertly mentored by the world’s leading interpreter of English song, Sir Thomas Allen, this programme will guide us through the evocative art songs of the British Isles.
Baroque Operas
Baroque Operas
National Opera Studio
Director - Lucy Bradley
Conductor - Christian Curnyn
Baroque Operas
Baroque Operas
National Opera Studio
Director - Lucy Bradley
Conductor - Christian Curnyn
London Showing - Deception & Desire/Lust & Laughter
Selection of scenes from Deception & Desire and Lust & Laughter
National Opera Studio with the ENO Orchestra
Director - Emma Jenkins and Laura Attridge
Conductor - Rory Macdonald
Lust & Laughter
Lust & Laughter
National Opera Studio at Scottish Opera
Director - Emma Jenkins
Conductor - Stuart Stratford
Deception & Desire
Deception & Desire
National Opera Studio and Welsh National Opera
Director - Laura Attridge
Conductor - Ryan McAdams
Shakespeare Revisited
Shakespeare Revisited
National Opera Studio
Director - Keith Warner
Conductor - Andrew Griffiths
Shakespeare Revisited
Shakespeare Revisited
National Opera Studio
Director - Keith Warner
Conductor - Andrew Griffiths