Bampton Opera

Bampton Classical Opera specialises in rarely-heard 18th-century works. We are committed to relaxed, informal opera, usually in English and at affordable prices

[Bampton Opera @bamptonopera]

Booking is now open for our summer 2026 production, André Grétry’s ‘Zemira e Azor’ (Beauty and the Beast)! Perfect for families and opera newcomers alike, combining glorious music with a captivating fairytale & sung in English. Further details and tickets: https://t.co/utv6IlmTbT

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@amwilson_opera What Duncan said… I see it a lot

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Jeremy Gray will give an illustrated talk about the fairytale 'Beauty and the Beast' in stories, art and music, at Bampton Village Hall on Sunday 22 March at 3pm, ahead of Bampton Classical Opera’s production of André Grétry's 'Zemira e Azor' ('Beauty and the Beast') this summer.

[OperaWire @OperawireNews]

Bampton Classical Opera to Present Grétry's 'Zemira e Azor' in 2026
https://t.co/6nrbkBa9Eu

[Opera with Opera News @operamagazine]

Bampton Classical Opera ⁦@bamptonopera⁩ will stage Grétry’s Beauty and the Beast (Zemira e Azor, the Italian version of Zémire et Azor) this summer – and has announced a new venue, Cokethorpe School in Whitney, Oxfordshire, where it will open its season on July 17.

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Rehearsing the Charpentier ahead of tonight’s #abaroquechristmas, Bampton church. Wonderful programme led by ⁦@colla_voce⁩ Tix available!

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Our popular annual St Beornwald’s-tide concert at St Mary’s Church in Bampton, Oxfordshire is on Wednesday 17 December at 7pm. ‘A Baroque Christmas’ is a wonderful programme of festive music culminating in Charpentier’s glorious 'Messe de Minuit': https://t.co/GUF3EjmMvo

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For our Big Give #ChristmasChallenge appeal we aim to raise at least £7500 in donations (plus Gift Aid, where eligible), which will unlock matching funds of another £7500. Donations will be DOUBLED for 7 days from 12 noon on Tuesday 2 December until noon on Tuesday 9 December!

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@clarasingsart @operamagazine Thrilled you enjoyed it!

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The Accompanists' Prize for the Bampton Classical Opera Young Singers' Competition 2025 was awarded to @danpetersilcock, seen here with competition judge Ingrid Surgenor. Congratulations!

[Bampton Opera @bamptonopera]

After an exciting final last night we are delighted to announce that the Winner of the Bampton Classical Opera Young Singers' Competition 2025 is soprano Seohyun Go!
Second Prize was awarded jointly to mezzo-soprano Emma Roberts and soprano Erin Rossington.

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Booking is now open for the Public Final of our Young Singers’ Competition 2025! Tues 25 November 6pm Leonard Wolfson Auditorium, Oxford. Come and hear some of the country’s most talented young professional singers and their accompanists. https://t.co/3Ya0ZFFx3o

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@Castafi0re Thank you Julia!

[OperaWire @OperawireNews]

Bampton Classical Opera at Smith Square 2025 Review: La locandiera
https://t.co/BYgTg5gh82

[Opera Today @operatoday]

He Who Laughs Last, Lasts Longest: Salieri’s <em>La locandiera</em> https://t.co/cckh4KaaAL

[Bampton Opera @bamptonopera]

Final performance Salieri’s ‘La locandiera’ (The Landlady) is @SinfoniaSmithSq on Tuesday 16 September at 7pm. Don’t miss the chance to see this witty & joyful comedy (hugely successful in its day), marking 200th anniversary of Salieri’s death in 1825.
https://t.co/ZZrZm2TGOI

[The Classical Source @ClassicalSource]

#ConcertReview #Opera

https://t.co/CRQOgqPzau

[Bampton Opera @bamptonopera]

Still a few tickets left for the performance of Salieri’s ‘The Landlady’ at Westonbirt School this BH Monday 25 Aug 5pm. A brilliantly witty comedy with a zippy and tuneful score, full of energy and joy. Come and enjoy, and picnic in the glorious gardens!
https://t.co/KnqlKAWadK

[The Stage @TheStage]

★★★★ Review: La locandiera – Charming production of Salieri’s light-hearted romp 👇 https://t.co/g7pfWLqDi7

[British TheatreGuide @BritTheatreGuid]

Theatre review: La Locandiera from Bampton Classical Opera at Bampton Deanery Garden https://t.co/vDPuv6gSjl