Opera Recital for Aethelflaed: The Battle Of 910AD

Our new opera tells the true story of Aethelflaed, Lady Of The Mercians; the circumstances and events leading upto her victory against THE VIKINGS in - The Battle Of Tettenhall 910AD.
"This isn’t traditional opera—it’s history reimagined at full volume.”

Join us for our opera recital and intimate launch event on 21/ Feb. Live Aria, duet, piano & excerpts with a 40 minute programme of live music from the opera, with additional excerpts and talk-back from the composer, Andre Fratto.

Principal Soprano - Rachel Kobernick
2nd Soprano - Samantha Oxborough (2022 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony)
Pianist - Alexander Arenare

This project reclaims a largely overlooked female military leader and places her at the centre of a bold new operatic work.

The opera blends history, myth, and spectacle, bringing Viking-era Britain to life for modern audiences.

Aethelfled challenges the stereotype of opera as distant or elitist by telling a visceral, cinematic story full of battles, power struggles, and moral stakes.

Influences span from Puccini’s emotional immediacy to the atmospheric and psychedelic textures of Pink Floyd, alongside classic rock and cinematic scoring.

The result is an opera that feels epic, immersive, and unexpectedly familiar, even for first-time opera-goers.

If you love epic storytelling, historical drama, or rock-influenced music, there’s something here for you.

Our forgotten part in The Beginning Of England