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πŸ’ͺ Making Opera Vital πŸ“ Based in Leeds, touring the North and beyond 🎟 Discounted/free tickets for Under 30s
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "I doubt whether anything will stir the soul, shiver the spine and raise the roof like this concert staging of Verdi’s Simon Boccanegra" @thetimes.com Next stops tomorrow at Nottingham Royal Concert Hall and Friday at @theglasshouseicm.bsky.social

Fantastic performance of Simon Boccanegra by @operanorth.co.uk in Bradford, one of the best things I've seen them do in 40 or so years. Coming to Newcastle,Hull, Liverpool, Nottingham and London,if you get the chance to see it. πŸŒ…πŸŒŠβ›΅πŸŒŠπŸ’™

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for #ONBoccanegra: "a superbly high-voltage concert staging" from @thetimes.com www.thetimes.com/.../simon-bo.... Joining us? Tell us what YOU thought of Simon Boccanegra... πŸ“Έ James Glossop

We open Simon Boccanegra tonight as part of @bradford2025.co.uk πŸ‘€ Here's a sneak peek... Toi Toi Toi to our incredible cast, Chorus and Orchestra, everyone behind the scenes and all involved.

Join the critically-acclaimed powerhouse that is the Chorus of Opera North! Find out more πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/ON-Jobs

This June, Don Alfonso will be playing mind games with young lovers in the Leicestershire countryside β€” we're bringing Mozart's CosΓ¬ fan tutte (with two casts!) to Nevill Holt Festival. Explore πŸ‘‰ nevillholtfestival.com/events/cosi-... Here's SiΓ’n Griffiths (Dorabella) Β© Craig Sugden Photography

πŸŽ­πŸ—£οΈπŸŽΆ Went to see our first opera together last weekend! πŸ˜€ @operanorth.co.uk The Magic Flute was great! They go all in to be accessible & inclusive; BSL on stage with performers, audio described, subtitled, and in English! Plus discounts+treats to Try It On! #onMagicFlute #OperaNorth #HullNewTheatre

πŸ“’ Applications are now open for next year's Female and Non-Binary #Conductor Traineeship. Spread the word! This intensive annual 10-week scheme was launched in recognition of the fact that talented female and non-binary conductors are less likely to find a way into the industry. Find out more πŸ‘‡

#ONDutchman: a thoughtful, provocative production that gains in depth & complexity as the story gathers momentum. Powerhouse lead performances from Robert Hayward & Layla Claire. @operanorth.co.uk

"I’m trying to create as many different entry points as I can for people to experience what we do" β€” our General Director Laura Canning talks to @thestage.co.uk:

"We want to ensure everyone has a chance to experience the magic of #opera" β€” an intro to our newly-announced 2025–26 season from General Director Laura Canning. Explore πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/ON_2526

πŸ‘‹ Hello 2025–26! Explore πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/ON_2526 An opera season with brand new productions, returning audience favourites, our next collaboration with @phoenixleeds.bsky.social and more...

⏰ Midday tomorrow: our 2025-26 opera season will be announced! Any guesses what's coming up? #ON2526

Thrilling, dramatic and inspirational take on The Flying Dutchman by Annabel Arden and @operanorth.co.uk @thelowry.com last night. Awesome Senta by Layla Claire.

Thanks @operanorth.co.uk for a fantastic #FlyingDutchman at @thelowry.com Senta's ballad in particular was wonderful, and the migrant influence very poignant.

Just got tickets for this 🀘 Really can't wait 😎 @monkeyboy1337.bsky.social

πŸ“’ Just announced: this #StarWarsDay (May the 4th), hear the *70-piece* Orchestra of Opera North play highlights from John Williams' iconic film scores in concert on the stage at Leeds Grand Theatre. Book πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/ONStarWars

Audiences (including 700 school children!) loving 'The Magic Flute' Lite at The Lowry this morning. Our favourite sound πŸ₯Ή This shorter version packs all the drama of Mozart's opera into less than two hours β€” perfect for schools, families and more πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/MagicFluteLite

πŸ“Ί See Opera North and English National Opera on BBC Travel Show, who followed soprano Isabelle Peters and our 'Sing ON: Take to the Stage' participant Claire Throssell on an incredibly moving journey πŸ‘‰ bbc.in/4ikayWh "For two hours I'm transformed into something else, you get swept away" πŸ₯Ή

🎻 Two exciting opportunities in the #Orchestra of Opera North πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/ON-Jobs Section Principal Double Bass First Violin No. 2 (Co-Leader) Spread the word!

Watched Die Fliegende HΓΆllander at Newcastle with @operanorth.co.uk . great singing great orchestra. Time flew by

On the way home after a terrifically well sung and played Flying Dutchman from @operanorth.co.uk The orchestra was world class.

When you you meet a 'bird-catcher' πŸ¦πŸ€” Here's the "mellifluous baritone" (@theguardian.com) of Emyr Wyn Jones as Papageno. We've got 2x packed out #ONMagicFlute performances in Newcastle this week, and can't wait to hear what everyone thinks...

Opera North is on Bluesky πŸŽ‰ We're new here, so do say hello and help hook us up with all things #opera! And to those we used to chat to on a *certain other platform* (ahem) and haven't seen for a while: