The opera company aims to celebrate young British talent and tries to cast young singers, offering them a chance to launch their career.[3][4]
A new 400-seat opera house in the stable block by architects Witherford Watson Mann opened in June 2018.[5] In July 2019, the new opera house made the shortlist for the Stirling Prize for excellence in architecture.[6]
The 2021 festival was held in the open air. The two operas performed were La Traviata and Don Giovanni.[7]
Education
Nevill Holt Opera operates an education programme in partnership with music, design and drama teachers. It has worked with over 600 children in the local area, providing workshops and opportunities for children to see the dress rehearsals of the opera productions. Children of the Malcolm Arnold Academy in Northamptonshire were involved in helping to design the logo of the opera festival.[8]