Immerse yourself in an unforgettable operatic evening at Royal Hospital Chelsea: Soane Stable Yard, showcasing beloved works from Puccini to Gilbert & Sullivan.

Join Ceferina Penny, soprano for an hour of captivating music spanning Puccini, Debussy, Weill and beyond, this programme celebrates the beauty—and cost—of falling for an illusion. 

Join mezzo soprano Aigul Akhmetshina for an intimate masterclass at the Garrison Chapel, featuring three of Opera Prelude’s finest young singers; Emma Roberts , Nancy Holt and Klara Solén 

Join the spectacular high soprano Eyra Norman for a spellbinding evening of dazzling coloratura arias.

Centred on love in its many forms—romantic, spiritual, and artistic—this programme traces Morris’s ideals through song settings inspired by the Pre-Raphaelites and their circle. With baritone Steve Whitford and pianist George Ireland.

An exploration of the history of the tenor voice in expression and technique with Robert Forrest. Repertoire will include music from Monteverdi's "Orfeo" , Mozart's Don Giovanni, Verdi's Requiem , Puccini's Tosca, Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin.

Masterclass with tenor Nicky Spence OBE and three Opera Prelude young artists

Drawing on opera, English pastoral song, and European art song, this recital celebrates nature, community, and the handmade world Morris cherished. With soprano Catherine Hooper and pianist Archie Bonham

Join mezzo-soprano Clover Kayne as she explores how mezzos—so often cast as boys, witches, confidantes, or outcasts—frequently exist on the edges of operatic society: neither heroine nor villain, lover nor beloved.

Join rising star bass-baritone Jack Sandison for an hour exploring the rich, silken repertoire of this glorious voice type. 

This unique opportunity to experience beautiful music-making in a stunning room within the station’s clock tower is not to be missed with pianist Maria Levandovskaya and baritone Stephen Whitford.

Join soprano Kristina Ammattil and pianist George Ireland in the Library at Kelmscott House for an evening of song, opera and spoken word.

What is a soubrette and what is their typical role in an Opera?

with Ceferina Penny, soprano

Muses, Echoes and Songs of Love with Opera Prelude mezzo soprano Clover Kayne

Join Kristina Ammattil, soprano, as she spotlights bold and brilliant Opera of the past 50 years

Join Renato Balsadonna and four Opera Prelude young artists for an insight morning into L'elisir d’amore

Women, Water and the Wild with one of the fuller voices to be heard with Opera Prelude this year, Olivia Rose Tringham is a thrilling soprano and this is a fantastic opportunity to hear her live.

King of the High C’s with Opera Prelude tenor Sangeup Son

Join tenor Simon Carter and guitarist Mark Dangerfield for an intimate recital featuring operatic numbers accompanied by guitar

Mad about the boy! Join mezzo soprano Alexandria Moon as she explores the trouser roles for the mezzo soprano -  from Octavian to Sesto

‘To die for love’ Join mezzo soprano Nancy Holt as she takes us through a musical journey including Romeo from I Capuleti e i Montecchi and Sesto from La Clemenza di Tito.

OperaBites is a warm and welcoming 55-minute concert designed to bring you closer to the world of opera

Join countertenor Tom Lilburn for a Christmas experience from the top of St Pancras Clocktower

An exploration of the drama, passion, and mythology of ancient Greece as told through the powerful and ever-changing world of opera

OperaBites is a warm and welcoming 55-minute concert designed to bring you closer to the world of opera

A narrated evening of opera with glorious live performances from Opera Prelude’s young artists exploring the relationship between Sir John Soane and soprano, Nancy Storace

OperaBites is a warm and welcoming 55-minute concert designed to bring you closer to the world of opera

Celebrate Opera Prelude’s 15th Birthday at the Garrison Chapel with an evening of music, laughter, and Prosecco. Free admission with donations (large or small) gratefully received on the night in support of our work with talented young artists who will be delighting us with pop-up performances throughout the evening.

Join Tom Lilburn as he takes us through the beautiful yet unusual operatic voice of a countertenor

OperaWorks is a conference and professional development day of events for young and emerging singers. The seminars and workshops are led by industry experts and rising stars of the opera world today.