University Partners with English National Opera
English National Opera launches plans for a new partnership with Greater ٍٍٍ½خرتسئµ.

The University of ٍٍٍ½خرتسئµ is delighted to announce a new collaboration with English National Opera, as they announce the first wave of plans for a major new partnership between the company and the city-region of Greater ٍٍٍ½خرتسئµ for the next three years, enabling ENO to be firmly established within Greater ٍٍٍ½خرتسئµ by 2029.
The ENO Greater ٍٍٍ½خرتسئµ partnership, which includes projects across the city-region, covers every aspect of opera production and celebrates new possibilities for the artform. This announcement represents the beginning of longer-term strategic partnerships with venues and organisations across Greater ٍٍٍ½خرتسئµ.
It will include major contemporary works, new work development in opera, presenting ENO signature classics, interdisciplinary experimentations, creating operatic experiences by, with and for communities, and developing the opera makers of today and tomorrow.

The first wave of projects and partnerships announced, include collaborative projects with The University of ٍٍٍ½خرتسئµ, Factory International, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, The Lowry, The Bridgewater Hall, Walk the Plank, Royal Northern College of Music, and The Hallأ©.
The University of ٍٍٍ½خرتسئµ and ENO will work together on Tuning Into Opera. This invites the people of Greater ٍٍٍ½خرتسئµ to explore the opportunities for the artform, engage with new communities and discuss what it means to have an opera company based in the city-region.
We will bring a range of perspectives together, including artists, local communities, researchers and the wider sector to discuss how the artform can and must continue to grow. The first of these events will take place at ٍٍٍ½خرتسئµ International Festival at Aviva Studios in July 2025.
Professor John McAuliffe, Director of Creative ٍٍٍ½خرتسئµ at The University of ٍٍٍ½خرتسئµ said: “The University of ٍٍٍ½خرتسئµ is delighted to be working in partnership with colleagues at ENO, as part of their move to the city-region. Together, we are planning a shared programme of work, that will look at opera as part of Greater ٍٍٍ½خرتسئµ's cultural landscape, listening for the sound of new collaboration and creating more opportunities for our students, staff, artists and research in creative health across the music sector.â€
Jenny Mollica, Chief Executive of English National Opera, said: “The projects we are announcing today mark the first wave of our developing partnership with Greater ٍٍٍ½خرتسئµ, which will be fully implemented by 2029. Working together over the last year, we could not be more clear that Greater ٍٍٍ½خرتسئµ is the right place to put down roots, a place where we can develop, expand and innovate. Where, building on the region’s legendary reputation as the heart of music making in this country, we can make a difference to audiences and communities, help invest in the next generation of talent and break new ground in the future of the artform – locally, nationally and internationally.â€
ENO’s Greater ٍٍٍ½خرتسئµ partnerships and programme will continue to develop alongside the continuation of annual seasons at the London Coliseum, and ENO’s nationwide education and health programmes.
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