The Watchers in the Wings ( The Royal Opera House s Youth Opera Company)

The Royal Opera Houses Youth Opera Company is proud to present a newly commissioned fourminute opera by successful childrens author Steven Butler and awardwinning composer John Barber, starring 47 children aged between nine and 13 years old performing alongside British Tenor Paul Curievici. Find out more at Youth Opera Company is generously supported by Bjarne and Yvonne Rieber and Gonzalo and Maria Garcia. CREATIVE TEAM Composer: John Barber Librettist: Steven Butler Director: Karen Gillingham Film Director: Niall Coffey Designer: Rhiannon Newman Brown Conductor: Jessica Cottis Vocal Director: Suzi Zumpe Tour Guide: Paul Curievici School Children and Ghosts: Youth Opera Company Ensemble: Instrumentalists from Southbank Sinfonia Production Company: Kode Media