See below for a great opportunity at English Touring Opera
🌟 We're hiring! 🌟 Collaborate and lead on ETO's artistic vision as Head of Learning & Participation 🎶 Deadline: Thu 19 December Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dfjKaxnF
Laidlaw Opera Trust
Non-profit Organizations
Championing live opera as a uniquely thrilling art form - accessible to all.
About us
Laidlaw Opera Trust champions live opera as a uniquely thrilling art form, by supporting Opera companies and houses to expand their reach and repertoire sustainably. Our goals are to: - Bring opera to new audiences, making it accessible and inclusive - Support new and outstanding productions - Help opera to become more sustainable – encouraging innovation and collaboration - Sustain and retain British singers in the industry.
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www.laidlawopera.co.uk
External link for Laidlaw Opera Trust
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2024
- Specialties
- Opera, Art, Audiences, Opera Festivals, Education, Performing Arts, Singers, and Orchestra
Employees at Laidlaw Opera Trust
Updates
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And here is part 2 of the conversation between Alison Buchanan of Pegasus Opera Company Ltd. and Princess Agina recorded at the Business of Opera conference in London. Alison talks about what effective mentorship means post college when artists go out into the real world, and the importance of working with people with lived experience. You do not get better if people are not honest with you.
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"Opera is telling stories about global humanity." In part 1 of a conversation between Alison Buchanan of Pegasus Opera Company Ltd. and Princess Agina, Alison describes how Pegasus Opera empowers artists from the global majority and gives them skills to develop their careers in opera. There is a lot of talk about diversity, but there is a need to move further from a tick box exercise to making diversity part of the DNA of the art form.
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Streetwise Opera demonstrates the transformative power of the arts through their life-changing work with the homeless, empowering people to rebuild their lives. The Stand With Streetwise emergency funding appeal launched yesterday with the aim of raising £120,000 to ensure they can continue their transformative work. You can donate here: https://lnkd.in/egNkRfMq or help by spreading the word.
Streetwise Opera has launched an emergency £120,000 fundraiser to ensure its survival, marking ’the most critical appeal’ in the charity’s 22-year history 👇
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Thank you marc scorca for the phenomenal work you have done at OPERA America over 35 years!
We’re sharing this important message from our President/CEO Marc A. Scorca. Watch first, then read the full press release https://lnkd.in/eRSxcjJj where our Board Chair Lee Anne Myslewski (and others) add their praise: “For many of us in the industry, there simply is no OPERA America without Marc Scorca. His leadership and service to our ever-changing field has been constant and incredibly transformative.”
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Laidlaw Opera Trust reposted this
What do people who have never engaged with opera actually think about the art form? Princess Agina speaks to Seb Wride of Public First about the results of research commissioned by Laidlaw Opera Trust and presented at the Business of Opera summit. In a first of its kind, this research finds how opera can better understand audiences and potential audiences. Public First identified lots of positive take-aways, including the large difference in group size between those who have attended opera, and those who are interested in attending. "It's passionate... It's posh. But they have got some bangers."
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What do people who have never engaged with opera actually think about the art form? Princess Agina speaks to Seb Wride of Public First about the results of research commissioned by Laidlaw Opera Trust and presented at the Business of Opera summit. In a first of its kind, this research finds how opera can better understand audiences and potential audiences. Public First identified lots of positive take-aways, including the large difference in group size between those who have attended opera, and those who are interested in attending. "It's passionate... It's posh. But they have got some bangers."
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What happens when you reimagine opera? Princess Agina speaks to Michael McCarthy of MUSIC THEATRE WALES at the Business of Opera conference about the practical implications of asking, "What is opera? Who makes it? Who it is for?" How does this then change the structure of the way opera is managed? What can we learn from those from marginalised groups as they express themselves through opera? Listen - this is thought-provoking!
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A fantastic opportunity at Glyndebourne
📢 DIRECTOR OF AUDIENCES We are seeking an ambitious and experienced leader to become our Director of Audiences. The successful candidate will grow our membership, audience attendance and engagement, elevate the customer experience across all touchpoints, realise box office revenue targets and enhance Glyndebourne’s reputation as one of the wonders of the cultural world. Glyndebourne is one of the world's leading opera companies. We produce opera of the very highest quality in a state-of-the-art opera house situated within a landscape of outstanding natural beauty. We are going through a period of exciting change and growth, welcoming a new generation of opera-goers and taking our artistic ambitions to new heights. In 2024, our 90th year, we welcomed close to 100,000 people to our acclaimed summer Festival; more than in any year since 2007. A further 30,000 will attend our Autumn Season, whose principles are to platform emerging talent and to provide audiences an accessible route into opera. Our year-round Learning and Engagement programme focuses on two priorities: national talent development and local engagement with children and young people. As Director of Audiences you will lead our Marketing, Press, Insights, Website / Digital and Content teams (responsible for filmed material, brochures, programmes and other publications) as well as Retail and Art & Collections (including Archive), which serve the dual purpose of generating commercial income and enhancing the customer experience. To find out more information please click on the link below ⏰ Full Time, Permanent 💰 Competitive salary plus excellent company benefits ⏳ The closing date for applications is Sunday 13 October 2024 https://lnkd.in/eBFZNfhr
Director of Audiences - Glyndebourne
glyndebourne.com
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How do you engage and retain new, younger audiences for opera? Alex Beard CBE, Chief Executive of the Royal Ballet and Opera is inspirational as he speaks to Princess Agina at the Business of Opera Summit. Find out what the Royal Ballet and Opera did to reduce the average age of the audience by 3 years since the pandemic. Hear how RBO are using key touch points to engage new audiences; making sure the experience and excitement of coming to the opera is truly memorable for all. A huge thank you to Alex for sharing his enthusiasm and inspiration at the event in October! #FutureOfOpera #OperaSummit2024