Buxton International Festival is excited to share that we are one of five festivals to be nominated for ‘Best Opera Festival’ in the 2024 International Opera Awards.
The International Opera Awards are an annual celebration of excellence in opera around the world. The shortlisted nominees revealed come from over 25 countries.
Alongside the festival award, there are also awards for conductors, directors, singers and designers, amongst others. The overall winners will be announced on 2 October, in a gala ceremony hosted by the Bayerische Staatsoper at Munich’s Prinzregententheater.
Commenting on the Award, Michael Williams CEO said: “This is a terrific tribute to the whole team at BIF who have worked so hard to achieve this world-class recognition. We are absolutely thrilled to be nominated amongst the best in the industry.”
The aims of the Awards are simple:
- To raise the profile of opera as an art form;
- To recognise and reward success in opera;
- To generate funds to provide bursaries for aspiring talent in opera from around the world.
Judging of the International Opera Awards is carried out by a jury of industry professionals headed by Opera magazine editor John Allison.
The full list of nominees can be viewed here.