Team
Our team brings together diverse experience from across the opera and cultural sector, with backgrounds in artistic administration, production, management, and international programme development. This range of experience supports the work of Mascarade and the artists we work with.
Team
Meet the team who support our artists and bring the programme to life.
Mascarade People
Every artist’s journey at Mascarade is different. The Programme is shaped in close collaboration between each artist and the Mascarade Faculty and Team, evolving in response to their development and professional direction.Whether preparing for performance opportunities, navigating the next stage of their career, or building confidence within the profession, each artist receives support tailored to their individual journey.
Faculty
ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE IN A COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT
In addition to our core training faculty, we welcome coaches and industry professionals from around the world to work with our singers each year. These visiting experts bring different perspectives and areas of expertise, giving artists the opportunity to work with leading professionals beyond the regular faculty.
Recent guests have included Sherman Lowe, Vivica Genaux, James Platt (vocal consultants), Wyn Davies (conductor), Noa Naamat (stage director), and Federico Grazzini (stage director).
Julia Lynch
Jonathon Cole-Swinard
Jonathan Papp
Irene Colantoni
Dr Ralph Strehle
Board & Founders
The people behind our vision
Our board and founders bring extensive experience from the opera and cultural sector, supporting our work and long-term vision.
Francis Parham
Roger Granville
