76K views · 5.1K reactions | 4️⃣5️⃣ Happy birthday to the Orchestra of Opera North, who had their first rehearsal #OnThisDay in 1978 (then known as the English Northern Philharmonia) Celebrating with the overture to Carmen under Garry Walker, filmed as part of Sky Arts Musical Masterpieces series, now on catch up  | Opera North | Facebook

436K views · 10K reactions | 朗 Our Youth Opera Company's scene-stealing moment in Bizet's Carmen! Want to join our Youth Opera and perform on our stage? We are currently holding audition workshops! The deadline for applications is midnight on 9 June. Find out more: https://bit.ly/455KXdR | Royal Ballet And Opera | Facebook

🎵 On this day in 1923 the great soprano Maria Callas was born. Callas remains one of opera’s most famous stars. This clip from 1962 shows her performing the Habanera from Bizet's Carmen. She made her final operatic appearance in 1965, at our theatre. Clip courtesy of Warner Classics & Erato. http://www.maria-callas.com/ | Royal Ballet And Opera