Our Young Artists were privileged and delighted to receive individual coaching from Sir Thomas Allen, who accepted OTC's invitation to travel to Dublin.

Opera Theatre Company worked with the Royal Irish Academy of Music to make these masterclasses possible, with students at RIAM also benefitting from Sir Thomas' time in Ireland.

"This was an invaluable experience for these young singers," said Dermot O'Callaghan, administrator of the Young Associate Artists Programme, "and Sir Thomas Allen truly gave of himself and his time so generously."

Brenda Hurley, Vocal Consultant for OTC's YAAP, with current young artist, Ben Russell and Sir Thomas Allen.