In memory of Felicity Lott
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of soprano Dame Felicity Lott – a beloved artist and true friend to Glyndebourne.
Felicity made her Glyndebourne debut in 1976 singing the role of Countess in Strauss’ Capriccio on tour. She returned time and again over four decades, bringing her extraordinary artistry and warmth to some of opera’s most cherished roles. As an ambassador of Glyndebourne’s legacy scheme, Felicity championed the future of the artform with the same generosity she brought to everything she did.
This season, five of her iconic costumes are on display in our Organ Room – a fitting tribute to a remarkable career. In October they will be auctioned by Kerry Taylor Auctions in aid of Friends of Sussex Hospices, a cause she cared about deeply.
Our thoughts are with Felicity’s family and friends during this time.
Felicity Lott as The Countess, Capriccio, Glyndebourne, 1998. Photo: Mike Hoban / Glyndebourne Productions Ltd. © Glyndebourne Productions Ltd.
Felicity Lott as The Countess, Capriccio, Glyndebourne, 1998. Photo: Mike Hoban / Glyndebourne Productions Ltd. © Glyndebourne Productions Ltd.
Felicity Lott in the Organ Room for rehearsals of Capriccio, 1987. Photo: Ira Nowinski / Glyndebourne Productions Ltd. © Glyndebourne Productions Ltd.
Felicity Lott as Arabella, Arabella, Glyndebourne, 1985. Photo: Guy Gravett / Glyndebourne Productions Ltd. © Glyndebourne Productions Ltd.
Felicity Lott as Arabella, Arabella, Glyndebourne, 1985. Photo: Guy Gravett / Glyndebourne Productions Ltd. © Glyndebourne Productions Ltd.
Felicity Lott as The Countess, Capriccio, Glyndebourne, 1976. Photo: Guy Gravett / Glyndebourne Productions Ltd. © Glyndebourne Productions Ltd.
Felicity Lott as Octavian, Der Rosenkavalier, Glyndebourne 1980. Photo: Guy Gravett / Glyndebourne Productions Ltd. © Glyndebourne Productions Ltd.
Alfie Boe as Albert Herring and Felicity Lott as Lady Billows, Albert Herring, Glyndebourne, 2002. Photo: Mike Hoban / Glyndebourne Productions Ltd. © Glyndebourne Productions Ltd.
Felicity Lott as Elle, La Voix humaine, Glyndebourne, 1977. Photo: Guy Gravett / Glyndebourne Productions Ltd. © Glyndebourne Productions Ltd.
Felicity Lott as Anne Trulove and Leo Goeke as Tom Rakewell, The Rake’s Progress, Glyndebourne, 1978. Photo: Guy Gravett / Glyndebourne Productions Ltd. © Glyndebourne Productions Ltd.
