“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 her success as a semi-finalist at the International Dvořák Singing Competition, her orchestral highlights include 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.
The Summer 2026 season marks a major highlight as Annabella returns to Gloucester for the Three Choirs Festival, performing Mozart’s Requiem with the Philharmonia Orchestra under the baton of Andrew Reid. This follows her previous acclaimed performances of Verdi’s Requiem at Gloucester Cathedral and with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. 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.