News & features
Spotlight on José de Eça
4 Mar 2024The young Portuguese tenor José de Eça makes his Opera Holland Park debut this summer as Cavaradossi in Stephen Barlow's revival of the "sensational" (Sunday Times) 2008 production of Tosca. We chat with José about performing this iconic role, his journey to becoming an opera singer and the one piece of advice he's been given as an artist that's stuck with him.
Spotlight on Charles Cormick
22 Feb 2024Charles Cormick, who began supporting Opera Holland Park 17 years ago, talks about the excitement of expanding the operatic repertoire, the joy of being part of a syndicate, and the importance of nurturing emerging talent.
Announcing Opera in Song 2024
6 Feb 2024Curated by baritone Julien Van Mellaerts and pianist Dylan Perez, the Opera in Song recital series returns to Opera Holland Park for a fourth year, with three recitals from established and emerging singers and pianists, a public masterclass with Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, and a concert in celebration of Dame Kiri’s 80th birthday with performances by artists who have been supported by the Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation since its creation in 2004.
Marking Holocaust Memorial Day 2024
25 Jan 2024To mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2024, Kezia Bienek sings works by Maurice Ravel, Hanns Eisler and Ilse Weber, with pianist Lada Valešová and guitarist Brian O’Doherty.
Spotlight on Graham Brookman
22 Jan 2024Graham Brookman has been an Ambassador at Opera Holland Park since 2022. In this interview, he tells us about what made him want to join, what he loves about OHP, and why he thinks more people should consider giving their support.
Spotlight on Isabella Farrell
22 Jan 2024Isabella Farrell started at OHP last October as our Education and Outreach interview. Having already organised our Christmas Extravaganza, several performances in local care homes and been involved in discussions with Kensington and Chelsea Council about the future of music education in the borough, in this interview she tells us about her new role and her plans for Inspire.