Passionate about the amazing experience that is opera. Annual staged production with Preston Opera Orchestra and concert performances. MD @HHconductor.
Joined March 2012
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10 Sep 2025
COME AND SING WITH US!
We are back THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 11th 7.30 - 9.30pm
And we are moving to new rehearsal space - St Michael and All Angels Church with St Mark's Preston, 2 Egerton Rd, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 1AJ.
Looking forward to an exciting Autumn including:
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10 Sep 2025
Sun 28th Sep Noon - Preston's Flag Market Festival
Wed 7th Oct - Opening @HarrisPreston
Sat 6th Dec 2pm Opera from the Small and Silver
May 2025 Massenet's 'Manon'.
Always wanted to sing opera or simply sing? Then we are for you. No auditions for Chorus!
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4 Jun 2025
And just like that - it's all over!
A few shots from behind the scenes at 'La Traviata'.
Right now we are going to catch our breath after a fab week.
THANKYOU TO EVERYONE - ESPECIALLY OUR FABULOUS AUDIENCES - FOR MAKING OUR 60th ANNIVERSARY PRODUCTION OF LA TRAVIATA SO SPECIAL.
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4 Jun 2025
Thankyou for coming! So glad you enjoyed our Matinee performance of 'La Traviata' - see you for Manon next year?
1 Jun 2025
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1 Jun 2025
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4 Jun 2025
Dear Mel - we are so glad you enjoyed La Traviata. Thankyou to the #DuchyofLancasterBenevolentFund for your support.
See you next year for Manon?
30 May 2025
This evening: a performance of ‘La Traviata’ by @PrestonOpera on behalf of the #DuchyofLancashireBenevolentFund who gave a recent grant.
An excellent evening, superb singing, acting and performance- the orchestra were amazing.
@PrestonMayor & #PenworthamMayor attended.
ALT Programme titled ‘La Traviata’
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30 May 2025
This evening: a performance of ‘La Traviata’ by @PrestonOpera on behalf of the #DuchyofLancashireBenevolentFund who gave a recent grant.
An excellent evening, superb singing, acting and performance- the orchestra were amazing.
@PrestonMayor & #PenworthamMayor attended.
ALT Programme titled ‘La Traviata’
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20 May 2025
TRAVIATA 2025!
Rehearsals flying by as we get closer to Opening Night next week.
Shows:
Fri 30th May 7.15pm
Sat 31st May 2pm Matinee
Sat 31st May 7.15pm
Sunday 1st June 2pm
Fulwood Academy, Black Bull Lane, Preston, PR2 9YR
Tickets:
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20 May 2025
Not just one fabulous cast but two!
Join us for this iconic show.
Friday 30th May 7.15pm Camellia
Saturday 31st May 2pm Matinee Rose
Saturday 31st May 7.15pm Camellia
Sunday 1st June 2pm Matinee Rose
Fulwood Academy, Black Bull Lane, Preston, PR2 9YR.
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5 Apr 2025
Slight change of view for staging rehearsals today at @PrestonOpera from my usual conductor stool - repping for Traviata.
Super work from all our Principals today under the expert direction of Su Mowat.
Looking forward to our Music Call tomorrow - I'll be back on the stick.
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16 Mar 2025
First Principal music call for our double cast production of Traviata. Lovely to see our Principals, Conductor and Repetiteur getting to know each other.
Wonderful singing! We are excited!
A warm welcome to you all!
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6 Jan 2025
Happy 2025! And it's Verdi's, La Traviata to celebrate 60 years of opera making!
Join our fab Chorus from Thur Jan 9th, 7.30pm - Carey Baptist Church, ​Pole Street, Preston, PR1 1DX.
No previous experience needed & you don't need to be able to read music - all you need is you!
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13 Dec 2024
We're just about drawing breath after our epic Opera Gala celebrating 60 years of opera making w/ our fab friends @BlackpoolSymph1
Thankyou to:
Packed audience,
Immense Chorus,
Wonderful Principals,
Inspiring compere & conductor @HHconductor
📷 Ian Lawson
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30 Oct 2024
Auditions for our 2025 Production of Traviata will be held in December.
Download audition pieces:
prestonopera.org.uk/traviata…
Email us book your Audition:
prestonoperamail@gmail.com
We're pleased to support many @rncmlive singers on their operatic journeys -we are on your doorstep!
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21 Oct 2024
CUMBRIA OPERA FESTIVAL 2025
We're delighted to announce our third Opera Festival, taking place throughout Cumbria from 21st - 30th August 2025!
Marriage of Figaro︱The Turn of the Screw︱Porgy & Bess
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21 Oct 2024
Thankyou to everyone who has already generously donated to our @Spacehive Funding Booster for our Traviata 2025 Production!
We are halfway to our target to secure our funding so if you are able to help us get there we'd be v grateful.
Thx for reposts
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15 Oct 2024
**AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT***
Verdi's 'La Traviata' May 2025 Production.
Audition dates: Mon Dec 16th & Tues Dec 17th, Preston.
More info and audition extracts available here:
prestonopera.org.uk/traviata…
To sign up for an audition please email
prestonoperamail@gmail.com.
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15 Oct 2024
We are very lucky that Amanda Roocroft takes a hands on role as our President offering unparalleled world class insight and expertise.
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15 Oct 2024
We have been bringing the magic of opera to the NW for 60 years. Led by a professional Conductor & Director productions are fully staged, accompanied by Preston Opera Orchestra & full Chorus. Many Principal alumni now work with leading companies across the UK & abroad.
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16 Sep 2024
We were delighted to perform in the @Prestonartsfest Launch event yesterday.
We had so many enquiries about how to join so:
This Thurs, Sep 19th 7.30pm, Carey Baptist Church, Pole St. Preston, PR1 1DX!
See you there!
#countyofsong
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