David Butt Philip & Friends Gala 2026
Friday, 13th of March 2026
An unforgettable evening of music with the critically acclaimed tenor, David Butt Philip, who returned to St Paul's Opera for this fifth Gala concert fundraiser, generously offering his support for our mission of giving emerging vocal artists a platform to develop their craft.
David performed in Clapham fresh from his debut at La Scala, Milan singing Siegmund in Die Walküre, and before he embarked on a spring and summer programme including Der fliegende Holländer in Tokyo, The Dream of Gerontius with the LSO under Antonio Pappano in London and Ariadne auf Naxos at Glyndebourne in July.
David was joined by friends from the home and international stages…
Gala Cast
David butt Philip - tenor
Ellie Laugharne - Soprano
Marta Fontanals-Simmons - Mezzo-Soprano
Liam James Karai - Bass-Baritone
Susanna Stranders - Pianist
Eric Melear - Pianist
David Butt Philip
Patricia Ninian & David Butt Philip
Eric Melear & Marta Fontanals-Simmons
Eric Melear & David Butt Philip
Liam James Karai
Susanna Stranders & Ellie Laugharne
David Butt Philip
Susanna Stranders & Eric Melear
Liam James Karai
Ellie Laugharne
Marta Fontanals-Simmons
Ellie Laugharne, Marta Fontanals-Simmons, Susanna Stranders, David Butt Philip, Liam James Karai & Eric Melear