Full Name
Anna Patalong
Job Title
Chief Executive
Company
British Youth Opera
Speaker Bio
Anna Patalong is an award-winning British soprano, Chief Executive of British Youth Opera, and Ambassador for the Incorporated Society of Musicians.
As a singer, Anna has enjoyed an international career on leading opera stages and concert platforms. Her acclaimed roles include Tosca, Manon Lescaut, Mimì, Liù, Nedda and Woglinde, with performances at venues and festivals including the Royal Ballet and Opera, Scottish Opera, Opera de Paris, Opera de Rouen and the Ruhrtriennale. She has also performed in recital at prestigious venues including Wigmore Hall, the Barbican and the Royal Albert Hall. Her debut recording of Miss Julie with Chandos Records and the BBC Symphony Orchestra was nominated for Operatic Recording of the Year. Her competition successes include prizes at the Francisco Viñas Competition, Moniuszko Competition and the Maggie Teyte Award.
Anna was herself a BYO participant as a young singer between 2007 and 2010, before returning to the organisation in a professional capacity. She was appointed Chief Executive in 2022, bringing her experience as an internationally recognised performer together with a strong commitment to supporting the next generation of opera professionals.
Alongside her work with BYO, Anna is an Ambassador for the Incorporated Society of Musicians, advocating for musicians and the wider performing arts profession. She is also passionate about creating a more inclusive and supportive opera industry, including through her work as co-founder of Swap'ra, supporting women and parents in opera.
As a singer, Anna has enjoyed an international career on leading opera stages and concert platforms. Her acclaimed roles include Tosca, Manon Lescaut, Mimì, Liù, Nedda and Woglinde, with performances at venues and festivals including the Royal Ballet and Opera, Scottish Opera, Opera de Paris, Opera de Rouen and the Ruhrtriennale. She has also performed in recital at prestigious venues including Wigmore Hall, the Barbican and the Royal Albert Hall. Her debut recording of Miss Julie with Chandos Records and the BBC Symphony Orchestra was nominated for Operatic Recording of the Year. Her competition successes include prizes at the Francisco Viñas Competition, Moniuszko Competition and the Maggie Teyte Award.
Anna was herself a BYO participant as a young singer between 2007 and 2010, before returning to the organisation in a professional capacity. She was appointed Chief Executive in 2022, bringing her experience as an internationally recognised performer together with a strong commitment to supporting the next generation of opera professionals.
Alongside her work with BYO, Anna is an Ambassador for the Incorporated Society of Musicians, advocating for musicians and the wider performing arts profession. She is also passionate about creating a more inclusive and supportive opera industry, including through her work as co-founder of Swap'ra, supporting women and parents in opera.
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