MISSION

Devon Opera is a Charitable Incorporated Organization registered with the Charity Commission. Its object is to promote public appreciation and knowledge in the art of opera, and of music in general, in particular by giving public performances and by developing artistic talent (including the education of young people).

HISTORY

The company began life in 2004 as New Devon Opera and produced for the first time in 2005. Performances were in English, supported by an amateur chorus. New Devon Opera continued for several seasons before rebranding as Devon Opera and switching to fully professional performances in the original language.

ORGANIZATION

Governing Board

Patron
The Dowager Countess of Devon

Vice Patrons
Lord and Lady Clifford of Chudleigh
Mrs Beatrice d'Aft
Mr and Mrs Anthony Walters
His Honour Francis Gilbert KC and Mrs Gilbert
Mr Bernard Hadley

Trustees
Mr Robert Hough (Chair)

Mrs Anne Foreman (Vice-Chair)

Mr Christopher Hampton

Prof Roderick Hunt

Ms Alison Kettlewell

Mrs Clare Lillington

Mrs Fiona Walters

Executive Board

Chair
Robert Hough

Company Manager
Clare Lillington

Finance Director
Peter Dummett

Artistic Director
Natasha Day

Music Director
Pavel Timofeyevsky

Membership & Friends
Valerie Jackson

Marketing & Media
Jill Hitchins
Sarah Williams

Social Media
Olya Edwards

Website Manager
Roderick Hunt

PREVIOUS EVENTS and BACKGROUND

Check here to see details and picture galleries of Devon Opera’s previous productions and concerts.

Read Chairman Robert Hough’s interview in the Atkins Ferrie house magazine Venture (Issue 2, 2020).

Read the Christmas Newsletter 2022 to Friends of Devon Opera