Opera Prelude: Masterclass with Renato Balsadonna

An Italian symphonic and operatic conductor, Renato Balsadonna is also recognised as the most highly regarded Chorus Director of his generation. He has enjoyed a long working relationship with Sir Antonio Pappano, who appointed him Chorus Director at Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie in 1997, and Chorus Director at The Royal Opera House in 2004. He also enjoys successful collaborations with numerous opera houses, choruses and orchestras as a guest conductor, including Oper Frankfurt am Main, the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Teatro Verdi Trieste, and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

Opera Prelude is a small charity passionate about supporting young professional opera singers who give lecture recitals in London. These friendly and inclusive events will introduce you to the international opera singers of tomorrow by way of recitals, concerts and masterclasses.