madama butterfly 2006

‘ It i s the qualit y of

the s ingers voices ,

their interpretation

and irrepr oachable

technique which

create Diva Opera’s

m agnificent results ’ Carmen at le touquet

who we are

la cenerentola, la fenice 2004

bryan evans and anne marabini young formed diva opera in 1996 to get chamber opera out of the confines of the theatre and bring it to unique and intimate settings at an affordable price.

Having worked as musical director in over 2000 chamber opera performances, bryan evans brings his unparalleled experience and commitment to make each of our productions as unforgettable as they are boldly imaginative.

With outstanding performances from both well-known singers and a host of gifted younger performers – all accompanied by piano – we are a showcase for some of the best in contemporary talent.

as an independent company, diva opera is able to attract and work with the broadest range of musical and artistic talent, allowing each production to be vibrant and unique.

With three new productions annually for individual, charitable and corporate entertainment, we maintain our versatility and commitment to reinvigorating classic works for today’s audiences.

each of our productions and concert programmes is tailored to individual requirements and we will work with clients to provide a memorable experience.

We perform regularly in the uK, france, Switzerland and the channel islands and as far a field as Sweden, Greece, Slovenia, russia and Japan.

‘I HAD THE MOST WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE WITH THE COMPANY OF DIVA OPERA, AND WITNESSED THEIR SPLENDID PERFORMANCE OF LA CENERENTOLA AT LA FENICE. BRAVISSIMO! A TERRIFIC ORGANIZATION.’

marilyn Horne, Patron of diva opera

‘ T h e i m pa c t,

v i ta l i t y a n d

s ta m i n a of

t h e s e s ho w s

wa s e xc e p t io n a l ’ michael White – opera now

la traviata 2007

how we work

die Zauberflöte 2005

diva opera works best in intimate settings – all that we need is a large room that can hold 150–200 people around its edge. We will do the rest. Surrounded by the audience, all the drama and passion of great opera is brought spectacularly to life.

We require a performance space of only 4 metres by 6 metres (12 feet by 18 feet) – with adjacent space for a grand piano. a room of only 8m by 13m (26ft by 78ft) holds an audience of approximately 150; a room of 12m by 24m (39ft by 78ft) holds an audience of 300.

accompaniment is provided by bryan evans, who was awarded an mbe in 1993 for his commitment and contribution to music and opera.

our cast of singers varies between five and fifteen and they have experience in working with many of the best opera houses, including: Glyndebourne festival opera, the royal opera covent Garden, english national opera, Scottish opera and opera north, as well as various continental opera houses.

our performances last from one hour to just over two hours with intervals that can be varied from twenty minutes to an hour.

We are more than happy to provide shortened productions based on clients’ needs.

our experienced team are also able to advise on suitable local venues and we will of course tailor each performance to both client and environment.

our costumes and sets are designed to the highest standard for each individual production.

Diva opera on tour

repertoire

la traviata 2007

maScaGnicavalleria rusticana

moZartcosì fan tutte die entführung aus dem Serail die Zauberflötedon Giovannile nozze di figaro

offenbacH la belle Hélène les contes d’Hoffmann

Poulencla voix Humaine

PucciniGianni Schicchi la bohèmemadama butterfly tosca

biZetcarmen

doniZettidon Pasquale la fille du régimentl’elisir d’amorelucia di lammermoor

Gilbert and Sullivantrial by Jury

HumPerdincKHänsel und Gretel

leoncavalloPagliacci

roSSiniil barbiere di Siviglia la cenerentola l’italiana in algeri

J. StrauSSdie fledermaus die fledermaus Party Scene With Special Guest José Carreras

Sullivancox and box

tcHaiKovSKyeugene onegin

verdila traviata rigoletto

‘After thirty seconds, one is already conquered by the magic of the piano’ l’express, neuchâtel, april 2006

‘After thirty seconds, one is already conquered by the magic of the piano’ l’express, neuchâtel, april 2006

il barbiere di SiviGlia 2006

villa ephrussi de rothschild, St. Jean cap ferrat

la fenice opera House, venice

venues

londonbanqueting House, Whitehall boodlesclaridgesGrosvenor House Hotellancaster Houselincoln‘s innmiddle templeSpencer HouseSt. John‘s, Smith SquareSt. Wilfrid‘s Hall, the brompton oratorythe courtauld Gallerythe drapers Hallthe Glaziers Hallthe mansion Housethe merchant taylor‘s Hallthe imperial War museumthe max Weinbaum Hallthe Plaisterer‘s Hallthe Salters Hallthe Skinners‘ Hallthe Stationers‘ Hallthe Wigmore Halltrinity Housetwo temple Place

outSide londonblackledge theatre, Godolphin School, Salisburycastle ashby House, northampton concorde college, church Strettoncoughton court, alcester, Warwickshireelton Hall, Peterboroughfairfax House, yorkGorhambury, St albansHampden House, Great missendenHampton court Palace, twickenhamHartlebury castle, WorcestershireHintlesham Hall, norfolkHolkham Hall, norfolklongborough concert Halllulworth castle, dorset melbury House, dorsetthe lordship, much Hadham, Hertfordshirenew Hall, WinchesterPackington Hall, coventry the old rectory, tunworth the radlett centre ragley Hall, WarwickshireStableyard, oxfordshireStuckeridge House, devonSyon Park, twickenhamtrinity college, cambridge uppark, Petersfield, HantsWycombe abbey School, High Wycombe

francebasilique de St. riquier, Saint riquierchâteau de Grand’ maisons, yvelineschâteau du Saillant, brivechâteau de Plessis bourré, Haut anjoucloître Saint dominique, Sisterondomaine du rayol, rayolespace culturel du Pin Galant, merignacferme du manet, montigny le bretonneuxHaras du Pin, l’ornela bergerie nationale de rambouilletla drôme, Saoûla napoule, cannesla rotonde, beaulieu sur merl’abbaye de l’epaul’eglise de foussasis-Payrél’université de rouen, rouenle manège royale, St. Germain en layeles Salorges à noirmoutiermaison des arts et loisirs, laonPalais des etats de bourgogne, dijonPalais de l’europe, le touquetPalais Synodal, SensQuai des reves, lamballe, brittanySalle malesherbes, maisons laffiteSalle de la charbonnière, ancenisSavigny le temple, Samois sur SeineSerre de la madone, menton

théâtre alexandre dumas, Saint Germain en layethéâtre d’auxerre, auxerrethéâtre de cornouaille, Quimperthéâtre de l’Hôtel de ville du Havre, le Havrethéâtre la colonne, miramasthéâtre municipal, Sémur-en-axoisthéâtre olivier, istresthéâtre due rocher, Pierrelattethéâtre du verdure, ardechethe Kerylos, beaulieu sur mervilla ephrussi de rothschild, St. Jean cap ferrat

belGiumchâteau de beloeil, beloeil

tHe cHannel iSlandSdomaine des vaux, Jerseyl‘Horizon Hotel, Jersey the Jersey Potteries, Jerseyde Saumerez manor, Guernseythe Whittaker Hall, Guernsey

GermanyPalais am Zoo, frankfurt

Greecemetropolitan Hotel, athens

italyla fenice opera House, venicenugola, tuscany

JaPantokyo international forum, tokyo

PolandKlub Polskiej, rady biznesu, Warsaw

ruSSiathe ambassador‘s residence, moscow

Sloveniabogensperk castle

SWedenStallmästeregården, Stockholm

SWitZerlandHôtel du Peyrou, neuchâtelle théâtre du Passage, neuchâtella résidence, bernthe beau-rivage Palace, lausanne

M anagement

diva opera115 Princes Gardens london W3 olr

tel: (44) 020 8579 9649 fax: (44) 020 8579 9669

e-mail: info@divaopera.com Web: www.divaopera.com

Patron:

General director:

music and artistic director:

director of Productions:

Head of Wardrobe and resident designer:

Stage manager:

administrative assistants:

artistic consultants:

advisory board:

committee of Honour:

marilyn Horne

Management

anne marabini young

bryan evans mbe

Wayne morris

nicola Jackson

matthew muller

richard mithamfrancesca Previ

Peter coleman-Wrightnoel mann

cheryl barkerPhyllida fellowesPeter Gillardandrew nickelsWendy verco

Honor blackmanlord Graham Geraldine Whittaker cbeJohn Whittaker cbe

le noZZe di fiGaro 2008