On Saturday 14 July, Opera Holland Park launches its Christine Collins Young Artists Scheme, with a matinee performance of Gianni Schicchi, starring Alan Opie (from the main cast) but with all the other roles sung by young artists conducted by Matthew Walden. (The companion piece in the double bill, Zanetto, will be given with the main cast). There is more information at the Opera Holland Park website, and they have started a blog from one of the young artists, do check it out.
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