Les Azuriales is administered almost entirely by volunteers (as opposed to the musical organisation, which is entirely professional). Sarah Holford, the Festival's President, organises Les Azuriales, assisted by Clotilde Hocquard and Audrey Milheres, who provide part-time administration. Mark Holford is the Director of Development, whose principal role is fund raising for Les Azuriales' activities.
Apart from these three, the rest of the organisation is carried out by a team of people, all of whom give up their free time to assist, as well as giving ongoing advice and support throughout the year. They include a number of teenagers, whose key role is to provide "front of house" services during our summer opera performances. If you are interested in being part our our team, you can find out more on our Volunteers page.
Since its foundation, Les Azuriales' Music Director has been Bryan Evans M.B.E. He is probably the world's finest exponent of piano accompanied opera, having been involved in this art form for over 25 years. He is also the Music Director of Diva Opera.
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Jung Soo Yun, the winner of the 2010 Ozone Les Azuriales Prize and who played the title role in Werther this year, has just won the very prestigious Montserrat Caballe Prize. He says of Azuriales Opera: “It was a joy to be with other singers in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Much of my success is thanks to Les Azuriales Opera, giving me connections and opportunities”. Jung Soo epitomizes want we want to achieve. We believe that he is a great singer and has the potential to have a stellar career.
