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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.

Spotlight on David Butt Philip

Tenor David Butt Philip returns to Opera Holland Park in 2024 as Canio in Pagliacci - part of a double bill with Il segreto di Susanna. He tells us about his favourite OHP memories, the best piece of artistic advice he's been given, and what it's like to perform as the jealous and tormented Canio.