Bampton Classical Opera
Bampton Classical Opera 2014 season
BCO proudly reaches its 21st season, maintaining its uniquely relaxed atmosphere and its fascinating exploration of 18th century rarities. We continue to nurture outstanding young professional musicians and to offer the highest level of musicality and dramatic entertainment at very fair prices.
It ran from 10:00 AM, 5 December 2013 to 5:00 PM, 18 December 2013
Registered Charity in England and Wales (1080541)
Match funded Campaign target
£10,000
Amount raised
£11,000
Donations
17
Location
Campaign overview
Aims
Where's the money going?
Impact & reporting
Bampton Classical Opera, always one of the best value and loveliest events in the calendar.
— Opera Now
Musical standards were first class
— 'Opera' magazine
A cast of young singers at the forefront of their generation, a perennial credit to Bampton's casting.
— Opera Now
A cast of young singers at the forefront of their generation, a perennial credit to Bampton's casting.
— Opera Now
Bampton Classical Opera, always one of the best value and loveliest events in the calendar.
— Opera Now
Musical standards were first class
— 'Opera' magazine
Situation
Larger operatic companies tend to be trapped in a limited repertory of popular operas. Smaller companies can take greater risk, and we have proved the artistic value of such a policy over many years. We also - and this is so important - help solve the problems faced by outstanding young musicians in obtaining work - the UK is blessed with enormous talent but rapidly dwindling opportunities for performance: we provide a valuable platform and support.
Solution
We provide a number of performance venues in Oxford, London and rural venues in the south. We also perform when invited at major festivals which have included Buxton and Cheltenham. We will engage a number of exceptional young musicians, identifying those whom we expect to move on to high-profile (inter)national careers. We also provide opportunities for many volunteers to engage with opera, often through direct involvement.