One of the world’s greatest opera companies
The Royal Opera, under the direction of Oliver Mears and the baton of Antonio Pappano, is one of the world’s leading opera companies. Based in the iconic Covent Garden theatre, it is renowned both for its outstanding performances of traditional opera and for commissioning new works by today’s leading opera composers, such as Harrison Birtwistle, Mark-Anthony Turnage and Thomas Adès.
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Patron: The former Prince of Wales
Music Director, Royal Opera House
Sir Antonio Pappano Position generously supported by Mrs Susan A. Olde OBE
Director of Opera
Oliver Mears
Director of Casting
Peter Mario Katona
Administrative Director
Cormac Simms
The Royal Opera, under the direction of Antonio Pappano, is one of the world’s leading opera companies. Based in the iconic Covent Garden theatre, it is renowned both for its outstanding performances of traditional opera and for commissioning new works by today’s leading opera composers, and some of the world's most famous singers have performed with the Company.
The Jette Parker Young Artists Programme, founded in 2001, offers exceptionally talented musicians at the start of their careers a tailored programme of coaching and performance opportunities. Many of its graduates are now seen regularly on the international stage.
The Royal Opera is generously supported by
Royal Opera House Covent Garden Foundation, a charitable company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales (Company number 480523) Charity Registered (Number 211775)