Film: The Narcissistic Fish
A brand new digital opera with music by Samuel Bordoli and libretto by acclaimed Scottish writer Jenni Fagan, directed by in-house film-maker Antonia Bain.
New Commissions Circle
Support the creation and performance of new opera
Interested in new work? We firmly believe in investing in the future of opera, and Scottish Opera’s New Commissions Circle helps us support the creation and performance of new opera right here in Scotland.
The New Commissions Circle helps us fuel the creation of new work, providing opportunities for composers to have their work played and presented by Scotland’s national opera company. It also enables us to bring new opera to Scotland – like Breaking the Waves, which was composed by Missy Mazzoli and premiered in America in 2016, and had its European premiere in 2019 when Scottish Opera presented this award-winning production at the Edinburgh International Festival.
Scottish Opera takes great pride in investing in the future of our art form, supporting composers and promoting new work. We are very grateful to the members of the New Commissions Circle who help us to make this happen.
Join the New Commissions Circle
Help support this exciting area of our work by joining the New Commissions Circle today.
If you would prefer to pay by Direct Debit, please call Sarah McCleery on 0141 242 0596.
£
Proudly supporting this Season...
Trial by Jury / A Matter of Misconduct!
Gilbert & SullivanPart of a new summer triptych of operetta with The Merry Widow
Wednesday, 14 May - Thursday, 26 June 2025
Josefine
Antonia Bain & Samuel BordoliAn animated opera short film
Friday, 21 March 2025
See where your support goes
The Narcissistic Fish: Behind the Scenes
Anthropocene 2019 | Breaking the Ice: Creating Anthropocene
Anthropocene 2019 | What the audience thought
Breaking the Waves 2019 | Trailer
Breaking The Waves 2019 | Under the Surface
Fox-tot! 2019 | Fox Pops!
BambinO 2017
The Trial 2017 | Trailer
Playlist | The Devil Inside: Making a New Opera
Part 1: Bringing the Score to Life
Part 2: Music and Words
Part 3: Taking to the Stage
Part 4: Opening Night
The Making of the Bottle Imp
Spotlight On... Anthropocene
Commissioned by Scottish Opera, Anthropocene is the fourth operatic collaboration between composer Stuart MacRae and writer Louise Welsh, and won the award for Large Scale New Work at the 2020 Scottish Awards for New Music.
Get in touch
For more information, please contact Sarah McCleery, Individual Giving Manager, who will be happy to answer any questions.
0141 242 0596