We work with an opera festival presented each summer in Baugé, France. The festival is a showcase for young talent, almost all of it identified in the UK. Our main aim is to be a bridge for young opera singers between finishing conservatoire and establishing a career; here they can make their debuts in new roles, thus developing their repertoire and stagecraft and being helped to break into the world of the major international opera houses. We also aim to support young orchestral players in developing their operatic repertoire and technical staff in learning their trades. Several singers have done outstandingly well after working with us.
The festival is managed entirely by volunteers and is a not-for-profit operation. The musicians who come to Baugé work in secluded and beautiful country surroundings and are accommodated free of charge by local families. They benefit greatly from working intensely together and developing friendships which will help them succeed in their subsequent careers.
We would welcome involvement as much as money.
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Dr Bernadette Grimmett - Artistic Director
Tel: 02089496490
Email: bernadette_g@hotmail.com
Registered Charity No: 1113437
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