WNO Friends branches
Friends’ branches organise events to raise money for WNO. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Bristol & West of England Friends
Contact: Melanie David | 01934 842014 | melsphotosO@gmail.com
Events at The Apostle Room, Clifton Cathedral. 6:45pm for 7:15pm. Dedicated parking from Worcester Road, off Pembroke Road.
Our brilliant orchestra
Wednesday 30 April 2025
The extremely versatile WNO Orchestra has appeared on many wonderful recordings in a wide range of repertoire. Ian Cartwright introduced a selection of these recordings with examples from Verdi, Wagner and Tchaikovsky, and some surprises.
The Best of British
Wednesday 21 May 2025
David Martin introduces two superbly tuneful British operas; the flamboyant comedy The Bear by William Walton, based on the Chekov play, and the romantic Cornish Legend Iernin by George Lloyd, inspired by the Nine Maidens standing stones in West Penwith.
Friends’ favourites
Wednesday 18 June 2025
Following our 45th AGM, Melanie David and Vera Sanders will present a selection of favourite opera excerpts chosen by our audience. Friends are invited to either contact Melanie David (details above) or to complete a form indicating the details of their choice of music which will be available at the April and May branch events at The Apostle Room.
North Wales Friends
Contact : Roz Jones | 01492 860251 | rozjones@uwclub.net
Fundraising Coffee Concerts in Llandudno during WNO's Spring and Autumn weeks at Venue Cymru. Details will appear here when confirmed.
Oxford Friends
Contact: Bernadette Whittington | 01844 237551 | bwhittington2@btinternet.com
Please join us on this trip to see Welsh National Opera’s staging of Benjamin Britten’s opera, Peter Grimes. Coach will be leaving from Water Eaton Park and Ride car park. For full details and application form, contact rosaliemsadler@icloud.com.
Swansea & West Wales Friends
Contact: Jennifer Macleod | 01792 463936 | macleod.jennifer@hotmail.com
Fundraising concerts in Swansea with a variety of musicians and performers including young opera singers. Details will appear here when confirmed
