British Opera Academy Public Masterclass

Public Masterclass

Sunday 18 January · 2:00 pm
Colet House, Top Floor Studio

A rare opportunity to observe a public masterclass led by two internationally acclaimed opera artists and educators: Soprano Elizabeth Byrne and Tenor Allan Glassman.

Both have sung with the Metropolitan Opera, Chicago Lyric Opera, Paris Opera, Frankfurt Opera, English National Opera, and Glyndebourne. They are professors at Roosevelt University in Chicago, where they also serve on the summer faculty of the Chicago Summer Opera.

This session offers insight into professional operatic technique, interpretation, and artistry at the highest level.

Admittance is free, with donations gratefully accepted to support scholarships and BOA programmes throughout the year.

The masterclass is followed by a free showcase concert at 6.30 pm, featuring nine outstanding emerging young artists from the UK’s leading conservatoires. Each singer will perform a popular and inspiring aria — great operatic moments by Handel, Donizetti, Verdi, and more — accompanied by acclaimed pianist Craig J White.