And here’s David Himself…
Clapham resident, trustee of St Paul’s Opera and opera grandee as librettist of Powder Her Face (Thomas Ades) Philip Hensher (inset, below) quizzes David Butt Philip on his past, present and future.
Sacred Voices Resound
Back in the dark days of April 2020, St Paul’s Opera had to put plans for our Oratorio concert on hold as the country was shut down due to the Pandemic. Now we are especially delighted to return to this concert format, extending SPO’s offering beyond the operatic repertoire.
We will be joined by some familiar vocal friends and are delighted to welcome new faces, too. Our line up will include sopranos Isabelle Roberts, Louisa Tee and Patricia Ninian…
The Rose upon the Briar
Journey through the realms of love and nature as husband and wife team, Margarita Wood and Jette Parker Young Artist Michael Gibson, grace the SPO stage for an enchanting evening of Lieder and Song. Savour the melodies of Strauss, Liszt, Debussy, Britten and other musical luminaries as they take us on a musical tour invoking the vibrant spirit of spring.
David Butt Philip and Friends Gala
Announcing the ever popular fund-raising gala by our patron, international tenor David Butt Philip. The date for your diary is Friday, 9th February 2024 at 7.30pm at SPO’s home, St Paul’s Church, Clapham Old Town, SW4 0DZ.
Little Red and the Big Bad... tickets
Our Christmas opera panto – Little Red and The Big Bad… – is almost upon us (oh, yes it is). Full details can be found here, complete with a link to buy tickets. There will be two performances: one on the evening of Friday, 8th December at 19:30 and a child-friendly matinee on Saturday 9th December at 15:30.
Endless Pleasure cast and programme announced
There's a sense of excitement in the cast at the prospect of reuniting following our summer production of Carmen. The post show frisson has not abated! It will be an emotional reunion for us all, as well as a chance to explore other repertoire together, from baroque right through to operetta and musical theatre.
Carmen family friendly matinée
As part of our schools outreach programme we are staging a special family friendly matinée performance of Carmen, complete with the Children’s Chorus performed by some of the children who have been learning about opera this week. The show is on Saturday, 1 July at 2.00pm.
Backing for SPO's Carmen
For the second year running we are hugely grateful for the continued support from Emma’s Estate Agents and The Cosman Keller Art & Music Trust.
In sponsoring the St Paul’s Opera Summer Festival this year with Carmen, Emma’s property boards will be placed around the Clapham area in the lead up to the opera giving vital promotion for the event complete with booking details.
Box office opens for Carmen
The SPO summer opera festival is less than two months away and tickets have now gone on sale.
The opera festival will be staged over three nights at the end of June and the start of July (Thursday and Friday 29th and 30th June, and Saturday 1st July). Performances start at 7.30pm each evening giving our loyal audience the perfect opportunity to host a picnic with friends in the beautiful grounds of St Paul’s Church in Rectory Grove, Clapham.
Coming to our birthday party? Book now...
Are you coming to the 10th Anniversary Gala AND after party? Fantastic!
All we ask is please book your tickets by midnight tonight (Monday) so that we can make sure there’s plenty of food to go round.
