Director

Living Light: Visions of an Abbess explores the inner world of Hildegard von Bingen through the visions that shaped her life and art. She experienced these revelations as intense, multi-sensory spiritual encounters, moments of colour, sound, and presence from which her extraordinary creativity flowed. At the heart of these visions was a radiant divine force she named Lux Vivens, the Living Light, inspiring music born directly from illumination.

Living Light: Visions of an Abbess

St Mary the Virgin Church

A troupe of talented singers, including Scottish Opera" class="css-u850">Scottish Opera’s Emerging Artists, traverse Scotland to bring an original piano-accompanied production to local venues. This vibrant, one-of-a-kind show is created specifically for Scottish Opera each season. This year’s tour is programmed by Fiona MacSherry, Scottish Opera’s Head of Music.

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Opera Highlights

Curated by Scottish Opera Head of Music Fiona MacSherry and featuring three of Scottish Opera’s 2024/25 Emerging Artists, Opera Highlights promises a great night out at your local theatre, and is guaranteed to beat the winter blues.

Scottish Opera: Opera Highlights

Lanternhouse

Immerse yourself in the chilling and captivating world of Benjamin Britten's operatic masterpiece, "The Turn of the Screw," presented at the Waterperry Opera Festival. This haunting tale of supernatural mystery and psychological drama unfolds on the intimate and unique stage of the Waterperry Amphitheatre, offering audiences an unforgettable experience.

Set against the eerie backdrop of Bly House, the opera tells the story of a young governess sent to care for two orphaned children, Flora and Miles. What begins as an innocent assignment soon spirals into a nightmarish ordeal as the governess encounters strange apparitions and seeks to protect her charges from sinister forces lurking within the estate.

This gripping production, performed in English, features a talented cast including Charlotte Bowden as the Governess, Robin Bailey as Prologue/Quint, Sian Dicker as Miss Jessel, and Georgia Mae Ellis as Mrs. Grose. Under the direction of Rebecca Meltzer and with Bertie Baigent conducting, the creative team brings to life the eerie and suspenseful atmosphere of Britten's work, complemented by the stunning set and costume designs of April Dalton.

Performances are scheduled for the 9th, 13th, and 16th of August 2024, starting at 7:30pm and concluding at 9:45pm, with a short 30-minute interval. The event is suitable for audiences aged 10 and above, offering a spellbinding experience that will leave you on the edge of your seat.

General booking opens on April 11, with priority booking available for festival supporters. Don't miss your chance to witness this operatic treasure at the Waterperry Opera Festival, a production supported by Gini & Richard Gabbertas, Kaye & David Lillycrop, and Malcolm Herring. Join us for an evening of thrilling music and storytelling at the Waterperry Amphitheatre.

The Turn of the Screw

Waterperry House

A visually striking and atmospheric production of Britten’s retelling of Shakespeare’s tale is co-produced with Santa Fe Opera and will include members of our Youth Company as the children’s chorus. We are delighted that this large ensemble cast will feature returning Garsington artists, including Iestyn Davies and Lucy Crowe, bringing magic to the Opera Pavilion with its enchanting garden setting.

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Wormsley

Presented in collaboration with the new Advanced Artist Diploma in Opera programme at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, this is a prime chance to experience the future of opera first-hand. A group of hand-picked, international singers in the final stages of their training take on Mozart and Da Ponte’s sizzling social satire. Alongside The Orchestra of Scottish Opera, and conducted by celebrated period specialist John Butt, they bring fresh eyes and fresh voices to this finely honed story and score.

Così fan tutte

Festival Theatre Edinburgh

Theatre Royal Glasgow

Presented in collaboration with the new Advanced Artist Diploma in Opera programme at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, this is a prime chance to experience the future of opera first-hand.

Director

Rebecca Meltzer

Events

Upcoming events

May 18 - Jun 2, 2027

Così fan tutte · Scottish Opera

May 29 - Jun 2, 2027

Così fan tutte · Capital Theatres

Past events

11 - 15 Aug, 2026

Living Light: Visions of an Abbess · Waterperry Opera Festival

Jan 25 - Mar 22, 2025

Opera Highlights · Scottish Opera

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