Spark Opera Comes to Glyndebourne
A new opera tells the story of a young girl's journey through loss and friendship, with a world premiere at Glyndebourne. The opera, suitable for children aged 8 and above, explores themes of grief, loneliness, and isolation.
The world premiere of _Spark_, a new opera by composer Lucy Armstrong and librettist Olivia Bell, will take place at Glyndebourne in Glynde on Saturday, 14 November 2026, and will run until Sunday, 15 November 2026.
_Spark_ tells the story of Clara, a young girl struggling to cope with the loss of her brother, and her journey through a magical world of spark monsters. The opera features professional soloists, the Glyndebourne Sinfonia, and the Glyndebourne Youth Opera, bringing to life a heartwarming tale of friendship and imagination.
The story follows Clara as she discovers a hidden world on the rooftops, where she meets a community of spark monsters and learns to confront her grief and find new sources of support and hope. The opera is suitable for children aged 8 and above, and deals with themes of grief, loneliness, and isolation, including school avoidance.
The opera is directed by Fiona Dunn and is the first full-scale opera created by Glyndebourne's Balancing The Score scheme. Tickets are with the button beside the article.
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