LCOMSU OPERA SOCIETY
Leeds college of music's
student led opera society
LCOMSU Opera Society is a brand new student union society at Leeds College of Music for 2018. We welcome students from all degree pathways to join us and be involved in our productions whether that be on stage or behind the scenes. We aim to create a fun and inclusive society producing a high-quality, full-scale opera production each year. We also are hoping to start our own outreach scheme allowing us to take our work out into the community and develop interest in classical music.
What's On
The Revenge of The Bat
12th, 13th & 15th December
Mount St Mary's Catholic High School, Ellerby Rd, Leeds LS9 8LA
LCoMSU Opera Society presents our first ever production 'The Revenge of The Bat'. A brand new adaptation of the Strauss classic Die Fledermaus with an original libretto by Joe Allen. Expect a night of hilarity, deceit and disguise!
The Revenge of the Bat
A comic opera by Johann Strauss II
Libretto by Joe Allen
12th, 13th & 15th December
Meet the team
Digory Price is an aspiring répétiteur, conductor and singer studying at Leeds College of Music under the tutelage of Jakob Fichert. Digory has recently founded the LCOMSU Opera Society and is currently rehearsing their first production, which is a twist on Strauss's Die Fledermaus. This season Digory is also intern repetiteur at Leeds Youth Opera, who are currently working on Verdi's Macbeth. Digory regularly works with various singers and instrumentalists at Leeds College of Music as both an accompanist and as a vocal coach. As a baritone, Digorys' recent roles have included Tony in Paradise club, a brand new opera performed by Leeds college of music, and Don Basilio in The Marriage of Figaro.
Founder & Conductor
DIGORY PRICE
Joe Allen is an aspiring theatre creative and composer currently studying jazz saxophone at Leeds College of Music. Joe has recently joined Digory Price in setting up LCOMSU Opera Society and is currently directing their first production. Joe is also currently working as the Festival Manager for Oxjam Leeds Festival, a charity music festival raising money for Oxfam. As a writer Joe has written several shows, including pantomimes, original devised theatre and a stage adaptation of Jules Verne 'Around The World in 80 Days'. Over the years Joe has gained insight into the inner workings of professional opera holding a work placement at English National Opera and more recently working as a production intern at Opera Holland Park.
Co-founder / Director of Opera
JOE ALLEN
Abi Bunce is an aspiring teacher and performer and is currently a third year classical singer at the Leeds College of Music, under the tuition of Adriana Festeu. Abi has recently joined the team as the social sec for the LCOMSU Opera Soc. and will be organising many nights out and activities for the society and will be there to make sure everyone enjoys themselves. Abi has been singing classically for 12 years, including 5 years as a soprano in the national youth choirs of Great Britain. Abi has been in 36 musical productions including Grease and most recently, The Paradise Club with LCoM. She is also co-running the LCOMSU Chorus this year.
Social Sec.
ABI BUNCE
Jasmine Leach is a 2nd year pianist at Leeds College of Music under the tutelage of Eleanore Hodgkinson and Jakob Fitchert. She has recently joined Joe Allen and Digory Price as part of the team at LCOMSU Opera Society currently working as the society's Publicity and Marketing Officer. Jasmine has been a classical performer for 10 years with both clarinet and piano as well as performing in musical theatre productions such as Annie and Hairspray. She is also in many Leeds College of Music societies including LCOMSU Camerata where she plays 1st clarinet.
Orchestra Manager
JAZZ LEACH
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