“Annabella-Vesela Ellis made a shimmering impression as New Ofglen.” - Opera Magazine
season 2025 - 2026
The 2025–26 season features a diverse range of engagements for British-Bulgarian mezzo-soprano Annabella-Vesela Ellis, whose "earnest charm" and "rich mezzo soprano voice" (Independent.ie) continue to captivate audiences across the operatic and concert stages. Following a semi-finalist appearance at the International Dvořák Singing Competition in Autumn 2025, her orchestral highlights include Winter 2026 debuts with the West London Sinfonia in Manuel de Falla’s El Amor Brujo and the Carmen Suites.
In Spring 2026, she joins the Ukrainian Cultural Institute for a commemorative program marking 40 years since Chernobyl, performing Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater and Alla Sirenko’s Testament, alongside a solo lunchtime recital at the Actor’s Church, Covent Garden. The Summer 2026 season sees her return to the Three Choirs Festival in Gloucester for Mozart’s Requiem, following her previous acclaimed performance of the Verdi Requiem with the ensemble. Throughout the season, she continues her ongoing relationship with English National Opera, appearing on the Main Stage and contributing to the company's outreach initiatives with ENO Engage.