Profiles

The Italian composer is one of the greatest and most successful proponents of ‘verismo’ opera, writing some of the artform’s best-known pieces.

The French composer, conductor and music critic was often at odds with musical tastes of his day, but has come to represent the epitome of the Romantic artist.

Seventeenth century English satirical poet and playwright, best known for his opera The Beggar’s Opera. Find out more about his work and life.

Born in Moscow but now based in London, this award-winning young composer has already added new and innovative operas to the repertoire.

Ground-breaking American soprano Jessye Norman had a voice that defied classification, allowing her to play an enviable range of roles.

Billed as the best tenor of his generation, Jonas Kaufmann has had an enviable career. Find out more about the German superstar.

This multi-award-winning soprano is considered to be one of the finest opera singers of the 20th century, as well as a pioneering African-American woman.

This world-famous, award-winning conductor has blazed a trail for women conductors everywhere.

The Italian composer is one of the greatest and most successful proponents of ‘verismo’ opera, writing some of the artform’s best-known pieces.

The French composer, conductor and music critic was often at odds with musical tastes of his day, but has come to represent the epitome of the Romantic artist.

Seventeenth century English satirical poet and playwright, best known for his opera The Beggar’s Opera. Find out more about his work and life.

Born in Moscow but now based in London, this award-winning young composer has already added new and innovative operas to the repertoire.

Ground-breaking American soprano Jessye Norman had a voice that defied classification, allowing her to play an enviable range of roles.

Billed as the best tenor of his generation, Jonas Kaufmann has had an enviable career. Find out more about the German superstar.