VoicesOfBlackOpera

The Black British Classical Foundation search for and support talented ‘Voices of Black Opera’ across the British Commonwealth.

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The spirit of Christmas comes alive in song!✨

Join us for a night of festive joy and stunning performances on December 6th.

🎁Early Bird tickets just £10 — available until 20th November!
Don’t miss your chance to celebrate the season with us.
🎟️Book now https://t.co/larzlMQ6PI

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Tomorrow is our #BlackHistoryMonth concert! Book your tickets on Eventbrite now and get 50% off: https://t.co/d7P1PEXbna

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BBCF boys choir - https://t.co/LujWNgbmq6

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🎶 Black Composers, Black Voices 🎶
Our next event is only 2 WEEKS away! Book now with the link below

📅 Sat 10 May | 📍 St Mary Newington, London SE11
🎟 £25 | Kids free | Refreshments incl.
🎫https://t.co/5A1QKR5NOm

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🎶Black Composers, Black Voices🎶
Join us for an evening celebrating the music of Black composers

📅 Sat 10 May | 🕕 Doors 6PM, Show 7PM
📍 St Mary Newington, London SE11
🎟 £25 | Kids free | Refreshments incl.
🎫 https://t.co/5A1QKR5NOm

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Tickets are still available! Book now: https://t.co/wNynzc1q0x

We can’t wait to welcome you! 🌟
#LoveLondon #ChristmasConcert #LondonChristmas

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You dont't want to miss this Concert!

- https://t.co/ovXVsrffIl

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We wanted to thank you all for your kind support. Your enthusiasm for classical music keeps the BBCF alive and helps us to sustain our passion. Long may it continue into 2024 and beyond.
Wishing you and yours a peaceful and prosperous New Year filled with music and laughter!

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Tomorrow we are inviting you to Handel's Messiah Parts 2 and 3. 
All Saints Church, Notting Hill, Clydesdale Road, W11 1JG, London. 2000hrs.
Tickets are £10 on Eventbrite. https://t.co/shhl8ywWw8

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Unforgettable Summer Classical Music Concert at The Pavilion - https://t.co/uYGj2hi6Pu

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Coronation a Musical Celebration Through the Ages - https://t.co/261WNJA4sN

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To celebrate the Coronation of our new King we are going to celebtrate with the music that was composed for the coronation of previous Kings & Queens.

Coronation a Musical Celebration - https://t.co/w068gyoeRs

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Thank you to all our semi-finalists and finalists who eloquently espoused the cause of greater diversity and inclusion on our stages. We have no doubt that each of them will continue to inspire us for many years to come.

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“Every one of the singers was a worthy and deserving winner. In the end it came down to those special, indefinable qualities, listening out for something new, something different – the voice that astonishes and surprises.” - @TomRandle_Music, Chair of the Judges Panel

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Congratulations again to Thando Mjandana, who won The Samuel Coleridge Taylor Award, for his performance of Cula Moya! from Ubuntu - The Opera by Juan Burgers. His prize includes 3 forthcoming performances of a specifically commissioned new work by @dan_kidane
with @BCMG

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Congratulations once again to Rachel Duckett, who won the Sir Willard White trophy, which with a cash prize, also includes repertoire coaching with music staff of @WNOTweet, and a forthcoming concert appearance with the WNO Orchestra.

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Thank you to the School of Fashion & Textiles and School of Jewellery from @BCUPressOffice, for the elegant wear of our finalists during the competition.

We'd also like to thank the @NSCGNewcastle & @NSCGStafford for their work as the hair and make-up team.

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The moment Thando Mjandana was announced the winner of the Samuel Coleridge-Taylor award at this year’s ceremony!

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The moment @rachelduckett was announced the winner of the Sir Willard White Trophy at this year's ceremony.

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We hope that you enjoyed the Finals of the Voice of Black Opera competition and that it gave visibility to the incredible talent we have within our community.

Congratulations to the winners, and thank you to everyone who performed at both the semi-finals and the finals.