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).
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HISTORY
The company began life in 2004 as New Devon Opera, chaired by Linda Hughes JP MBE. It 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 under the chairmanship of Robert Hough and switching to fully professional performances in the original language. Now, chaired by Anne Foreman, the company places special emphasis on supporting outstanding West Country singers.
ORGANIZATION
Governing Board
Patron
Dianna Courtenay, 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
Mrs Anne Foreman (Chair)
Mrs Fiona Walters (Vice-Chair)
Prof Roderick Hunt (Company Secretary)
Mr Christopher Hampton
Ms Alison Kettlewell
Executive Board
Chair
Anne Foreman
Vice Chair
Fiona Walters
Finance Director
Peter Dummett
Artistic Director
Natasha Day
Company Director
Anna Gregory
Music Director
Pavel Timofeyevsky
Friends & Supporters
Peter Jackson
Social Media
Olya Edwards
Website
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