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Spotlight on Lysanne van Overbeek – Young Artist Director

Get to know the emerging artists presenting the 2024 Young Artists production of The Barber of Seville. Lysanne is directing the production.

Spotlight on Faryl Smith – Young Artist Berta

Faryl Smith performs the role of Berta in the Young Artists production of The Barber of Seville. Making her Opera Holland Park debut with us, Faryl tells us about her role and reveals her love of Czech composer Janáček.

Spotlight on Einar Stefánsson – Young Artist Fiorello

Spotlight on Anna Castro Grinstein – Young Artist Conductor

Anna Castro Grinstein is conducting the Young Artist production of The Barber of Seville. She tells us about her musical upbringing, her experience with orchestral music, and her opera-focused YouTube channel.

Spotlight on Daniel Barrett – Young Artist Figaro

The emerging artist plays Figaro in the 2024 Young Artist production of The Barber of Seville. Daniel delves into his role and tells us about the best piece of artist advice he's been given.

Spotlight on Ellen Pearson – Young Artist Rosina

The emerging artist plays Rosina in the 2024 Young Artist production of The Barber of Seville. She reveals why the part is her dream role, and lets us in on how she's preparing for the production.