Opera North
Sir Richard Mantle OBE DL has extensive experience in the arts and cultural sector, currently serving as a Committee Member for the Arts & Media Honours Committee since March 2024 and as a member of the Board of Trustees and Chair at The Grange Festival since May 2023. Since November 1994, Sir Richard holds the position of General Director and CEO at Opera North and is also the Chair of the Board of Trustees for In Place of War, a charity dedicated to fostering positive change through the arts. As a Member of the House of Laity for the General Synod of the Church of England since January 2010, Sir Richard contributes to broader leadership roles within the community. Previous roles include Board Member at the National Opera Studio until November 2023, and managing positions at Scottish Opera and English National Opera during earlier parts of a distinguished career. Sir Richard holds educational credentials from Tiffin School.
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Opera North
Opera North is England’s national opera company in the North and one of Europe’s leading arts organisations. The Company is committed to producing work of the highest quality that excites, challenges and entertains, and regularly collaborates with artists and companies working in a variety of media, including film and visual art. Its versatile Chorus and Orchestra also perform independently, constantly revitalising their approaches to music-making. The work of Opera North is made possible by direct support from Arts Council England, local authorities led by a close and sustained relationship with Leeds City Council, sponsorship from the private sector, the Friends of Opera North, the Opera North Fund and the box office income from its audiences. The Company is grateful to the many business sponsors, charitable trusts and individuals who together assist Opera North to continue to mount its award-winning programmes and to make its work accessible to all.