Name: Betty Bannerman Award for French Song - Sophie Akka
Start: 2026-10-16T15:00:00
Location: Clonter Opera Theatre

Sophie Akka

Clonter Opera Theatre

Arguably the most popular event in Clonter’s annual operatic calendar, the Opera Gala consists of a variety of well-loved opera arias, duets and ensembles, and some musical theatre numbers, in a well-established operatic prelude to Christmas, and is ideal for anyone who has not been to an opera before, but would like to dip their toe in the water, before committing to a full-blown one. Each item is set into context, so no prior knowledge is necessary.

Opera Gala

Hailed as one of the world’s greatest gospel choirs, the London Adventist Chorale returns by popular request, to perform their annual Christmas special at Clonter.

Gospel@clonter

Sophie Akka, winner of the Betty Bannerman Award for French Song 2025, established for students at the Royal Northern College of Music, will give a recital in the neighbouring Clonterbrook Music Room.