Longborough Festival Opera: Emerging Artists 2023

Emerging Artists 2023

Supporting new talent is more vital than ever, with many artists still struggling to get the high-profile exposure they need to advance their careers.

This programme attracts artists from all backgrounds though the charity's open access audition process and, although not elite in its approach, still selects the best talent.  361 singers applied for the programme; 90 were selected for in-person auditions; and 12 were awarded places in the 2023 ensemble.

In addition to main stage performances, the artists spent five weeks rehearsing in London under the guidance of Longborough's Artistic Director, its Co-Music Directors and Assistant Conductor/Repetiteur, as well as Movement Director and enjoyed an in depth Shakespeare workshop to explore text and language with an RSC actor expert.

Longborough has assisted me massively in
preparing me for the life of an opera singer
when working with a company …I cannot
emphasise how LFO has opened my mind to a
number of things, outside of just singing, it’s
been extremely beneficial. I will implement
everything I have learnt in this experience at
LFO into everything else I will do.”