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Ritual Weekender Online

2pm-11pm Saturday 29th August The first Weekender kick starts on August Bank Holiday - traditionally a weekend of culture, celebration and connection. Artists from across the region respond to “Ritual” with pre-recorded, live stream and face to face gatherings. As we gather the many voices and communities of the West Midlands, there’ll be a dance, independent artists, singers, poets, installation, experimentation and all live hosted by Birmingham Opera Company and Friction Arts on behalf
Mittwoch Live Stream 5 July

#Mittwoch Live live hosted stream and Q&A with director Graham Vick and insights from #apresdemain' s Ruth Mackenzie. With Reisz Amos.
Mittwoch Stream 4 July
Alpesh Chauhan - Music Director

Birmingham Opera Company has announced that conductor Alpesh Chauhan will join the organisation as Music Director from 1 July 2020. Chauhan will stand alongside Artistic Director Graham Vick leading the Company on its mission to make great opera for all the peoples of Birmingham.

WAKE - World Premiere - SOLD OUT

Is Society dead? Do you believe THIS is life? Are you ALIVE? Italy’s greatest living composer, Giorgio Battistelli, award-winning writer/activist Sarah Woods, 200 Brummies, and a cast of international stars harness the power of music - and dare to raise the dead. WAKE and witness the miracle.
SOLD OUT

WAKE- World Premiere- SOLD OUT
Share Opera

The large scale productions you see are the tip of an iceberg. throughout the year we are bringing opera to the people . We know that music can really touch everyone. Singing and performing together is the most effective way of sharing identity and finding ways of living and working together. We need your help to raise funds for at least 60 free events across all parts of Birmingham.
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Graham Vick CBE - Artistic Director

Graham Vick CBE is established as one of the foremost opera directors of our times. His productions have been seen at La Scala, Milan; Metropolitan Opera, New York; Mariinsky Opera, St Petersburg; Maggio Musicale, Florence and many more.
The Magic Flute opens in Valencia

Flying the flag for Brum! The Magic Flute in Valencia! Opens 1 December 2018! You might remember that we've been ruffling feathers across Europe with Graham Vick's The Magic Flute. Watch the short film or have a look at the link below! Now we are in Valencia!
Volunteer area

Exclusively for volunteer performers. Access to learning tracks.