2021: Opera and Music Theatre
Supported by Cazenove Capital
For an outstanding production or initiative, presented digitally or for a live audience, or for the overall accomplishments of a company or individual in opera and music theatre in the UK.
L’enfant et les sortilèges - Vopera
‘The digital production of Ravel’s L’enfant et les sortilèges burst out of nowhere, courtesy of the newly-formed company Vopera. It’s a spectacular creation that generated welcome employment for a raft of housebound talent, sublimely supported by an ensemble of London Philharmonic players. It lifted spirits and wittily spoke to current times.’
Also shortlisted:
The 2021 shortlist for Opera and Music Theatre was decided by an independent panel drawn from across the music profession comprising:
Alexandra Coghlan, Writer / Critic
Angela Livingstone, Head of Opera and Vocal Performance, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
Ashutosh Khandekar, Editor, Classical Music / Opera Now
Lucy Schaufer, Mezzo soprano / Executive Director, Wild Plum Arts
Rachel van Walsum, Artist Manager