Nine singers from Trinity Boys Choir have been performing at one of the world’s most prestigious opera festivals this summer, joining the children’s chorus in Glyndebourne Festival Opera’s first-ever production of Puccini’s Tosca.
The production, directed by Ted Huffman and set in 1940s Italy, features the boys in Act One as both unruly schoolboys and church choristers, requiring them to combine acting and singing in one of opera’s most celebrated works.
Performing alongside professional singers and musicians at Glyndebourne offers a rare opportunity for young choristers to experience the demands of a world-class opera production. The boys have spent months rehearsing and performing as part of the festival, representing Trinity on one of the most respected stages in classical music.
Director of Trinity Boys Choir, Mr Nicholas Mulroy, said, “Since the beginning of April, nine boys have been part of this exciting new production of Tosca. Singing at Glyndebourne is a great privilege but also takes a great deal of dedication and resilience from our singers, with long days, tiring journeys and the highest standards required at all times. This has been a particularly impressive and genial group.”
The production has received a warm response from critics, with several reviews praising the quality of the musical performances. Particularly pleasing was recognition for the young singers, who are not always singled out in reviews.
One critic wrote: “Better still, arguably, was a particularly fine bit of singing from the Trinity Boys Choir and Glyndebourne Youth Chorus.”
Well done to all involved. The run of Tosca ends 30 August, with limited tickets left.
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