Meeting our founding benefactor Leslie MacLeod-Miller changed everything. He recognised the potential in our vision from the very beginning, giving Salon Opera the confidence and foundation to become a reality.
Our first production, Handel's Messiah by candlelight, marked the beginning of our exploration into presenting opera through intimate, immersive performances of extraordinary musical intensity.
Rather than allowing intimate spaces to limit our ambitions, we embraced opera's greatest masterpieces, establishing our voice through Madama Butterfly, Carmen and Tosca, while remaining committed to discovering exceptional young artists.
The creation of our Supporters Circle gave Salon Opera the stability to grow. Thanks to those early supporters, we have remained focused on identifying the finest emerging talent and giving extraordinary artists a stage on which to flourish.
Today we continue to present ambitious repertoire, from Turandot to Salome, reimagining these masterpieces for intimate spaces by reducing the orchestral forces while preserving their dramatic power and emotional intensity.