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ENO is extending the boundaries of opera: presenting award winning work that is new, exciting and surprising.

Collaborating with creative talent from across the arts we stage more new productions and contemporary opera than any other UK opera company. We have a world class reputation for distinctive and highly theatrical productions which has resulted in many high profile artistic partnerships with opera houses and festivals around the world, including the Metropolitan Opera, New York and Bayerische Staatsoper, Munich.

We are committed to creating new audiences for opera through English language performances which are affordable and accessible to everyone. We provide unique opportunities and pathways for British singers, conductors, directors and designers.

ENO’s Artistic Director, John Berry said, ‘As we leave behind an artistically vibrant 2011, our sights are set on keeping ENO relevant and the exciting home for modern opera in London. Contemporary composers, outstanding international directors and British talent take the lead in what I am sure will be another absorbing and thought provoking year for the Company and our audience.’

Highlights of the forthcoming 12/13 season include:

• UK premiere of Philip Glass’s The Perfect American, an opera about Walt Disney
• World premiere of Michel van der Aa and Cloud Atlas writer David Mitchell’s Sunken Garden, an ‘occult-mystery film opera’
• Verdi bicentenary begins in the UK with Peter Konwitschny’s new production of La traviata
• The first full professional staging of Vaughan Williams’ The Pilgrim’s Progress since the Festival of Britain in 1951
• Britten centenary celebrated with Deborah Warner and Edward Gardner teaming up for Death in Venice
• British composer Ryan Wigglesworth joins ENO as Composer in Residence

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ENO 2012/13 season in full:

The Magic Flute, Mozart, opens 13 September 2012

Julietta, Martinů, opens 17 September 2012 

Julius Caesar, Handel, opens 1 October 2012 

Don Giovanni, Mozart, opens 17 October 2012 

The Pilgrim’s Progress, Vaughan Williams, opens 5 November 2012 

Carmen, Bizet, opens 21 November 2012 

The Mikado, Gilbert and Sullivan, opens 1 December 2012 

La traviata, Verdi, opens 2 February 2013 

Medea, Charpentier, opens 15 February 2013 

The Barber of Seville, Rossini, opens 25 February 2013 

Sunken Garden, Van der Aa, opens 12 April 2013

La bohème, Puccini, opens 29 April 2013

Wozzeck, Berg, opens 11 May 2013 

The Perfect American, Glass, opens 1 June 2013 

Death in Venice, Britten, opens 14 June 2013

English National Opera won two Olivier Awards at the 2012 ceremony, held at the Royal Opera House in London. The UK’s most prestigious theatre award has two categories for opera: Outstanding Achievement in Opera and Best New Opera.

ENO took the Outstanding Achievement in Opera award for ‘The Breadth and Diversity of the Artistic Programme’ and Best New Opera Production for its production of Castor and Pollux. Of a possible 8 nominations, ENO received 6 across both categories.

Castor and Pollux was ENO’s first ever production of a Rameau opera and the London debut of the provocative director Barrie Kosky. The production set Rameau’s 1737 opera into a timeless, placeless setting, which brought the music, singers and raw energy of the performances to the fore. The excellent cast included Allan Clayton and Roderick Williams as the legendary twins, and Sophie Bevan and Laura Tatulescu.

ENO’s Artistic Director John Berry said, ‘The Company is thrilled with our Olivier Award success. So many people, including the incredible ENO Company and the creative team and artists with whom we are so honoured to work with, have contributed to this achievement. Our Award for The Breadth and Diversity of the Artistic Programme recognises the important role ENO is currently playing in the international world of opera.’