Donated by Sir Simon and Victoria, Lady Robey OBE
Announced 9 May 2018

"38 performances worldwide combined scholarship, preparation, dedication, immersive ensemble and, above all musical and dramatic revelation. In a year of exceptional quality, the award goes to an ambitious exploration of Monteverdi’s operas in the composer’s 450th anniversary year. The winner is the Monteverdi Choir and Orchestras and John Eliot Gardiner."

Other Shortlisted Nominations in this Category

• Brett Dean’s Hamlet (Glyndebourne Opera and Tour)
• Pelléas et Mélisande (Scottish Opera)

Opera and Music Theatre Jury

David Pickard (chair)
Stuart Barker
Ash Khandekar
Fiona Maddocks
Jenny Slack