Name
Working Group Session 1: PASSION - Emerging artists and young opera talent
Date & Time
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 11:25 AM - 12:40 PM
Speakers
Joseph Hookway, Scottish Opera
Jennie McCusker, English National Opera
Eric Melear, National Opera Studio
Cameron Menzies, Northern Ireland Opera
Lea Shaw, Mezzo Soprano
Anna Patalong, British Youth Opera
Julien Van Mellaerts, Baritone and Trustee
Jennie McCusker, English National Opera
Eric Melear, National Opera Studio
Cameron Menzies, Northern Ireland Opera
Lea Shaw, Mezzo Soprano
Anna Patalong, British Youth Opera
Julien Van Mellaerts, Baritone and Trustee
Description
Too much talent is still lost. What are the strengths and weaknesses of the various emerging artist models? How can companies better track alumni careers and coordinate nationally and internationally to provide more joined-up support? And what role can these programmes play in developing talent beyond singing - across stage management, directing and casting?
Location
BARON