Bampton Classical Opera was founded in 1993 by its artistic directors, Gilly French and Jeremy Gray.
Our well-established national reputation is founded on a policy of breathing new life into little-known works of the classical period, in lively and accessible productions of exceptional musical standards, with the best of the country’s young singers. We always perform in English and are committed to relaxed, informal opera at affordable prices.
We also have a lively concerts programme including an annual celebration of the feast-day of the Bampton's patron St Beornwald, 21 December.
'The epitome of opera in a garden' The Times
 |
'There isn’t a company in England
with as sharp a sense of fun as Bampton. Season after season
they dig up rare gems, served up with canny wit, visual deftness
and a musical spring that make them one of the high pleasures
of an English summer ' Opera Now |
Patrons: The Rt Hon David Cameron MP, Brian Kay, Dame Felicity Lott,
Sir
Charles Mackerras, Sir Roger Norrington, Andrew Parrott, David Pountney
A member of the Opera and Music Theatre Forum 
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