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.
 

Bluebeard's Castle – Theatre of Sound and Opera Ventures

'Bluebeard's Castle – reinvented by Theatre of Sound and Opera Ventures – was a must-see miracle of a production. Reimagined as the story of a loving couple shattered by dementia, it unlocked new relevance and relatability in Bartók’s masterwork. An ensemble tour de force – featuring Susan Bullock, Gerald Finley and the London Sinfonietta – it radiated huge emotion in an intimate setting. It’s a reminder of opera’s power to speak to modern times.'

Also shortlisted:

• Orfeo – Garsington Opera
• Scottish Opera
• The Handmaid's Tale – English National Opera

The 2023 shortlist for Opera and Music Theatre was decided by an independent panel drawn from across the music profession comprising:
 

Armin Zanner, Interim Director of Music & Head of Vocal Studies, Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Emily Gottlieb, Chief Executive, National Opera Studio
Henrietta Bredin, Deputy Editor, Opera Magazine
Peter Brathwaite, Baritone
Stuart MacRae, Composer