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Mid Wales Opera rehearsing The Marriage of Figaro, 2009
Support MWO's Falstaff
If you would like to help our production of Falstaff this Autumn there are several ways to do this. You could become a Friend of Mid Wales Opera - see the Friends page or you could sponsor one of our talented singers, or purchase an item for Mistress Ford's laundry basket which you would receive at the end of the tour, signed by the cast. To see the cast list please click here To discuss sponsorship please contact the general office by email, post or telephone.
Good News!
We have had confirmation that Mid Wales Opera will retain its Revenue Funded status with Arts Council Wales. For some months ACW has been conducting a review of the organisations it regularly supports and we are pleased that the proposals in our business plan submitted last December have drawn positive comment and endorsement from the review. There is more about the ACW decision on their website www.artswales.org.uk
What is Opera?
"What is Opera?" Our education project, in partnership with Theatr Hafren aimed at Primary Schools, and offering an introduction to the exciting world of opera, was piloted in the Newtown area on 25 June 2010. Clare Williams, experienced arts practitioner and Eirian Owen, well-known accompanist and musical director of Cor Godre'r Aran, led the half-day workshop first at Caersws School and then again for Maesyrhandir School at Theatr Hafren. It is hoped that the project will be rolled out over the next few months. For further information please contact the MWO office.
Verdi’s Falstaff for 2010
This year we are touring a new production of Verdi’s Falstaff, directed by Martin Lloyd–Evans and conducted by Nicholas Cleobury. Please click here for further information.
New Company Address and Telephone Number
Please note that Mid Wales Opera’s Main Office address and telephone number have changed. It is now co-located with the Production Office: Click here for full details
Happy Retirement!
The end of our recent Figaro tour marks Keith Darlington’s retirement after 21 years as Artistic Director of the company he founded. Click here for more information.
Video Trailer
You can see some clips of last year's touring production of Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro by clicking here. (Opens in a new window)
Auditions
Auditions for Verdi’s Falstaff have now taken place, but if you are interested in auditioning for the company for future productions, please click here for information.
Welcome to Nicholas Cleobury
Mid Wales Opera are delighted to announce the appointment of their new Artistic Director, Nicholas Cleobury, who will take over the baton from Keith Darlington on his retirement in October. To read our press release, please click here.