Love opera?
Join Early Opera Company’s Circle of Friends.
Opera is about stories. Stories of love, death, jealousy, pride, lust, betrayal… and a lot more besides. The first 200 years of opera tells tales of soldiers, sorceresses, young lovers, gods and goddesses, queens, giants and slaves – all set to sublime music.
From just £30 you can help us bring these stories to life.
Your support:
- makes it possible for us to be ambitious with plans for future projects
- is vital to our survival in uncertain times
- guarantees we can continue working with the best early music specialists
- puts you at the heart of our future
In return, we offer Friends:
- exclusive behind-the-scenes access to rehearsals and recordings
- opportunities to meet Christian and our artists for a chat after rehearsals
- advanced booking for some events
- social events including interval receptions
If early opera is what gives your life meaning or if you just love a good tune and a chance to escape to another world, becoming a Friend of Early Opera Company could be for you.
You can sign up for someone else – maybe you have a music-mad youngster in your family or want to treat a relative for their birthday.
What is being a Friend like? Here’s what existing Friends say:
I have never been at a recording before; it was magical to hear it being created and see the precision that goes into a recording. It was such a pleasure to hear just a small extract of Amadigi.
Thank you so much for the invitation. I found the session fascinating and it was inspiring to be able to meet and chat with several of the musicians as well as a number of your trustees and supporters. The atmosphere was so energetic and optimistic. I do look forward to the finished product! Please thank everyone who helped to make the evening so enjoyable and, I hope, productive.
Circle of Friends membership levels
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- Acknowledgement on our website in recognition of your support (optional)
- Our regular e-newsletter, keeping you informed of upcoming concerts and events
- Receive an EOC Tote Bag to mark our 30th Anniversary
- Priority booking for upcoming performances (where available)
- An invitation to our Annual Friends Drinks Reception
- Acknowledgement on our website in recognition of your support (optional)
- Our regular e-newsletter, keeping you informed of upcoming concerts and events
- Receive an EOC Tote Bag to mark our 30th Anniversary
- Opportunities to attend exclusive rehearsals and recording sessions
- Priority booking for upcoming performances (where available)
- An invitation to our Annual Friends Drinks Reception
- Acknowledgement on our website in recognition of your support (optional)
- Our regular e-newsletter, keeping you informed of upcoming concerts and events
- Receive an EOC Tote Bag to mark our 30th Anniversary
- Exclusive opportunities to meet Christian, our players, and soloists during the artistic process
- A complimentary signed copy of one of EOC’s recent CD releases
- Priority booking for upcoming performances (where available)
- Opportunities to attend exclusive rehearsals and recording sessions
- An invitation to our Annual Friends Drinks Reception
- Acknowledgement on our website in recognition of your support (optional)
- Our regular e-newsletter, keeping you informed of upcoming concerts and events
- Receive an EOC Tote Bag to mark our 30th Anniversary
- Bespoke arrangements tailored to your interests – we would be delighted to discuss ways to acknowledge your support individually
- Exclusive opportunities to meet Christian, our players, and soloists during the artistic process
- A complimentary signed copy of one of EOC’s recent CD releases
- Priority booking for upcoming performances (where available)
- Opportunities to attend exclusive rehearsals and recording sessions
- An invitation to our Annual Friends Drinks Reception
- Acknowledgement on our website in recognition of your support (optional)
- Our regular e-newsletter, keeping you informed of upcoming concerts and events
- Receive an EOC Tote Bag to mark our 30th Anniversary
Thank you to our current Circle of Friends
We’re hugely grateful to all our Friends for their generous donations and support, including those who prefer to donate anonymously:
Inspirational Friends: Anonymous donors, John Galt, Vivienne Monk, Alex Panayides, Andrew Peck, Simon Weil, Tom Weisselberg
Aria Friends: Jonathan Crane, John Facer, Jo and Caroline Gipps, Peter Haydon, Susan Lochner, David Morris, Richard Morris & Ian Clarkson, Nicky Oppenheimer, Ann Redfearn, Alan Sainer, Katrina Searle and Simon Audley, Marilyn Stock, Gwyn Williams
Soloist Friends: Albert Barnfield, Adrienne Carr, Jerome Cotter, Richard Calver, Alistair Cromwell, John Ellard, Jonathan Fisher, Mindy Green and Stephen McDonald, Toni Griffiths, Andrew Jackson, Fay Maschler, Michael Ryan, Jane Seaborn, Howard Shields, Frances Slaymaker, Andrew Soundy, Frances Tait, Caroline Thorp, David Wakefield, Ian Williams
Chorus Friends: Di Allison, Christopher Benjamin, George Browning, Cynthia Butterworth, Richard Crook, Pauline Ginestie, Judith Lehmann, Elizabeth Morley, Peter Mortimore, Jules Roeber
Trusts and Foundations: Angus Allnatt Charitable Foundation, Colwinston Charitable Trust, Continuo Foundation, David Laing Foundation, D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust, Francis Routh Trust, Garrick Charitable Trust, Golsoncott Foundation, Idlewild Trust, Lucille Graham Trust, National Early Music Association, Radcliffe Trust, Sainer Charity, Thistle Trust.