January 2025 - 'A clash of the Tartans' - Burn's night and ceilidh - Espéraza 11260 France -  Why not brighten up a dreary January and join us in a 'toast to the Haggis' as we celebrate the Scottish Bard on Burn's Night.  Scottish classical and folk tunes, poems and recitations accompanied with guitar, keyboard, percussion, followed by a traditional meal, a 'wee dram' and some rousing Scottish dancing...  Full Details TBC

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June 2025 - Alexander and James will be soloists in the Saint Saens Requiem in collaboration with two local choirs; Vocalise (Palaja) and Vox Vallis (Espéraza) conducted by Naïra Yaver-Oganessian at Carcassonne Cathedral, Eglise Saint-Julien et Sainte-Basilisse, Bram and Notre Dame de L'Assomption, Quillan, France - Dates and time TBC

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July 19th, 26th & August 9th, 23rd, 30th 2024 - Back by popular demand 'Classi-Folk' - Opera Galleria with painist David Bailey present a genre-blending mix of songs from the Classical, Comédy Francaise. Music Theatre and Folk Traditions - Musique á la bonne franquette - Salle Wisigoth, Rennes-le-Chateau, 11190 SW France - 21h

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8th, 9th, 10th December 2023 - 'Winter-Fête' - La Plantation, Espéraza 11260 SW France - 6pm -  Classi-Folk's festive 'gallery' - Join us in residence for a 'soirée musicale' of seasonal songs, readings and carols from all over the world. On guitar, keyboard and percussion this classically trained vocal duo celebrates the joy of Christmas past, present and future with a mélange of classical song and folk music.  Limited places (reserve by email at operagalleria@gmail.com) - Tickets 15 € incl. parking, vin chaud and Mince Pies.​

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September 2023

• The Magic of the Classics - Salle des Consuls, Alet-les-Bains 11580 SW France (Full details TBC)

• Classi-Folk - La Plantation, Espéraza 11260 SW France. Opera Galleria present a genre-blending mix of songs from the classical and folk traditions. Outdoor event along the banks of the River Aude (Full details TBA)

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Spring, Summer and Autumn 2023: 

Opera Galleria (Alexander Anderson-Hall and James McOran-Campbell) launch a series of new concert programmes including collaborations with Pianists, David Bailey and Naïra Yaver-Oganessian of Classical songs and arias, plus a brand new 'Classi-Folk' programme with more of your classical and folk favorites.

 

• 13th May 2023 - Musique á la bonne franquette - Salle Wisigoth, Renne-le-Chateau 11190 SW France - 21h - with Pianist, David Bailey - (Click on title for flyer)

• June, July & August 2023 - 'Classi-Folk' - Opera Galleria present a genre-blending mix of songs from the classical and folk traditions - Rennes-le-Chateau, 11190 SW France - (Full details TBA)

• June, July, August & September 2023 - Musique á la bonne franquette - Every Friday eveniing - Salle Wisigoth, Renne-le-Chateau 11190 France - 21h - with Pianist, David Bailey - Programme varies every week!!!

• September 2023 - 'Classi-Folk' - Opera Galleria present a genre-blending mix of songs from the classical and folk traditions - La Plantation, Espéraza 11260 SW France - (Full details TBA)

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Spring, Summer and Autumn 2022: 

Opera Galleria launch a series of new concert programmes including collaborations with Pianist Laetitia Jollet of Classical songs and arias, plus a brand new 'Classi-Folk' programme with more of your classical and folk favorites. Details coming soon!

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10th April 2022 - Classi-Folk and Friends! - Espace Alibert, Salle Maroc, Espéraza 11260 France. Islander, appearing with Opera Galleria and members of AudeFolk will be performing more flavours of music from the genres of classical, folk and popular from 10:30am until 4pm. In collaboration with the Esperaza Town Hall all proceeds of this event will be donated to charities in aid of the people of Ukraine. Full details: 

https://www.operagalleria.net/classi-folk

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27th March 2022 - Classi-Folk - Café de la Galloise  5 Prom. Prte d'Arrés, 11240 Alaigne, France at 5pm. Islander, appearing with Opera Galleria will be performing another flavour of music from the genres of classical, folk and popular - In collaboration with the venue all proceeds of this event will be donated to charities in aid of the people of Ukraine. Full details: 

https://www.facebook.com/sisophie11240 - Tel: 04 68 69 35 77  

https://www.operagalleria.net/classi-folk

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9th, 10th, 11th December 2021 - 'Winter-Fête' - La Plantation, Espéraza 11260 France - 7pm -  Classi-Folk's festive 'gallery' - Join us in residence for a 'soirée musicale' of seasonal songs, readings and carols from all over the world. On guitar, keyboard and percussion this classically trained vocal duo celebrates the joy of Christmas past, present and future with a mélange of classical song and folk music.  Limited places (reserve by email at operagalleria@gmail.com) - Tickets 10 € incl. parking, glass of vin chaud and festive snacks.​

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July 26th 2020 - Gallery Ecosse d'Oc, Saint Laurent de la Cabrerisse. Tailored musical accompaniment to a photographic exhibition of works by Mark Lunn and others.

 

18th July 2020 - Classi-Folk - Maison de Mallast 19 Rue Nationale, 11170 Montolieu, France at 7pm. Opera Galleria will be performing another flavour of music from the genres of classical, folk and popular - full details TBA  https://www.maisondemallast.com/ https://www.operagalleria.net/classi-folk

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27th June 2020 - Classi-Folk - Maison de Mallast 19 Rue Nationale, 11170 Montolieu, France at 7pm. Come and join us for an evening of classical song, folk ballads and popular favorites - have some food and a drink in the newly refurbished garden at this lovely restaurant - Treat yourself and celebrate the relaxing of the lockdown rules with us in this charming village, famous for its bookshops and art galleries! Contact us or the venue for details. A bientôt!  

Islander will be perfoming songs from his debut folk ballads album 'Turning the Tide' as well as a giving a preview of some newly written material, along with a mix of other popular favorites . 

https://www.maisondemallast.com/ https://www.operagalleria.net/classi-folk

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6th September 2019 - 'Classi-Folk' - Villelongue d'Aude, Place de l'Horloge, 11300 France -  from 9pm

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22nd June 2019 - 'Classi-Folk' La fête de Bonnat, Le Chai, 23220 Bonnat, France - starts at 4pm. Free entrance!

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21st June 2019 - Teaming up again for our French Debut to perform extracts from 'Classi-Folk' at L'Auberge de la Tour, La Cellette 23350, France  - starts at 7:30pm. Free entrance!

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7th April 2018 -  Alexander and James perform as 'Classi-Folk' at The Victory Room, Bucklebury Village, Berkshire RG7 6PR - 7:30pm. 

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This will include some tracks from Islander's (Alexander) newly-released debut folk ballads album, 'Turning the Tide'.  The album will be on sale.