ENO (English National Opera)

Opera is becoming increasingly popular amongst UK audiences and English National Opera (ENO) is at the forefront of this scene, putting on the most high quality theatrical productions, with help from most imaginative stage directors, the most creative designers and the best performing artists.

CONTEMPORARY COMPOSERS

Acknowledged internationally for its award-winning innovative productions, ENO is a keen supporter of British singers and conductors and is recognised as a champion of contemporary composers. Its website is excellent with detailed, well presented information on what's on. Click on a production that interests you to find out more about the production, read the reviews, read up on the cast and view related audio, which may include video interviews with the director. An excellent section, ‘the Knowledge Bank' helps you build up a picture of different operas, and the opera scene in general, via video content, podcasts, images and a glossary of key opera terms.

DISCUSSIONS

Visit the Explore section to find all sorts of addition information relating to opera, including information on plots, listen to backstage conversations amongst the cast, join pre-performance discussions, listen to stories from the opera and catch up on related new and events. A section for teachers encourages them to take their students along to the opera, and offers a range of resources for schools and teachers. Aspiring opera singers should also check out the site for a range of opportunities, as well as those interested in working behind the scenes. Join the Conversation features trending opera topics on Eno Facebook, Twitter and My Space and lets people share their experience of different productions. With ENO around, the future of opera is in safe hands.

23 June 2010