Garsington Opera is one of the UK’s best known and highly regarded summer opera festivals. Situated on the Getty family’s idyllic Wormsley Estate in the Chiltern Hills, Garsington is known for its exceptional artistic quality, its welcoming and intimate atmosphere, and its strong, personal connection with audiences, artists, and donors alike. There are four main opera productions each season in collaboration with our resident orchestras — The Philharmonia and The English Concert — and we are developing a range of national and international partnerships involving both co-productions and digital projects.
Through our GO Participate and Pathways programmes, we provide training for emerging artists and backstage professionals, and create opportunities to participate in opera for schools, young people, and community groups in Buckinghamshire and beyond.
We are now seeking a new Executive Director to lead Garsington Opera into its next chapter, following Nicky Creed’s remarkable 25 years at the company. This is a pivotal moment in the organisation’s journey. The successful completion of a £14.5m capital campaign has enabled us to open Garsington Studios — a new year-round creative base that unites our entire team and supports an expanding programme of activity including a new series of winter concerts for our Members and the community. We are entering a new phase for Garsington, while holding fast to our founding ethos: excellence, genero...