Pegasus Opera Company runs an acclaimed opera mentoring programme in the UK. This bespoke programme, working in partnership with Glyndebourne, helps classical artists of global majority heritage* to hone their skills and plan their next steps in the opera industry.

As well as being paired with mentors who have extensive experience in the operatic sector, mentees have the opportunity to take part in masterclasses with a leading artists of the opera world and sing in a final showcase to industry professionals to celebrate the end of the programme. Four mentees take part in the Glyndebourne partnership, receiving exclusive access to the summer festival and insights into life working in a world-class opera company.

The training delivered in this programme focuses on developing technique, audition/interview preparation, rehearsal room skills, and career development advice.

As part of the programme, all mentees receive: 

• 6 one-to-one sessions with their mentor
• At least 2 Masterclasses
• Online and in-person workshops
• 1 performance opportunity at the end of the programme
• Opportunities to observe rehearsals and performances with a professional company
• Feedback meeting

This programme is in association with Glyndebourne and supported by the Laidlaw Opera Trust, Katie Bradford Arts Trust, Idlewood Foundation, Thriplow Foundation, Scops Arts Trust & The Hedley Foundation.

*The term global majority heritage includes people of African, Asian, indigenous, Caribbean, Latin American, Pacific Ocean Island or mixed-heritage backgrounds.