Champion emerging artists with Opera Rara’s 2024 Big Give
Opera Rara has a reputation for nurturing singers, providing them with opportunities for acclaimed debuts and international recognition through our studio recordings. From supporting artists on the edge of significant careers to training and developing rising talents, we champion emerging artists. And to support this necessary work, we need to raise at least £25,000. By donating to Opera Rara’s Big Give campaign, Championing Emerging Artists, your donation will be matched by one of our generous match funders. Double the donation, double the impact!
It all begins on Giving Tuesday, 3 December and closes at midday 10 December – but you can make a pledge in advance to register your interest. pledge form>>
Situation
Starting a career is challenging. Starting a career as a world-class opera singer is a super-human feat. Artists are facing new and continued difficulties with fewer opportunities, lessening their chances of achieving a rewarding, robust career. Even through challenging times for our sector, Opera Rara continues to support emerging artists’ debuts, helping to form their reputation in the music world. But, creating world-class recording and performance opportunities is a costly endeavour.
Solution
Since 1970, Opera Rara has helped emerging artists to overcome the odds, providing opportunities for their artistry to be shared globally. Our emerging artists leave a lasting legacy and learn from the best conductors, musicologists, and coaches in a professional studio setting. This is reflected in their highly acclaimed performances. We have expanded this work by launching a Salon Concerts series and by providing further opportunities for international exposure through our digital activities.
Campaign Aims
Champion emerging artists through increased exposure, international features, reviews, broadcasts, and streaming.
Provide an artistic legacy for emerging artists through their recordings.
Provide performance and recording debut opportunities for emerging artists.
Continue programming our Salon Concerts for our emerging artists, providing the opportunity to work in venues across London and beyond.
Finance our production costs to continue providing the rare opportunity for artists to be a part of a truly unique studio recording experience.
Impact
Opera Rara does not receive public funding – every pound spent on our work must be raised from generous individuals and organisations, nearly £1M annually. The support we receive makes our mission possible and directly affects the lives of artists. Recent singers who have made significant debuts with us include Katia Ledoux, William Thomas, Virginie Verrez, Germán Enrique Alcántara and Iván Ayón-Rivas. We continue to see many of our emerging artists make positive strides in their careers. double your donation, double your impact>>