Nominee category: Best Stage Work

composed by Tom Coult opera in one act with libretto by Alice Birch 85mins commissioned by Britten-Pears Arts and Music Theatre Wales published in the UK by Faber Music Ltd to watch a Q&A about the work with Tom visit the Britten-Pears Arts YouTube channel

composed by Brian Irvine three projected street art operas with libretto by John McIlduff 30mins commissioned by Dumbworld and Irish National Opera for more information and watch the official trailer click here

composed by Jasdeep Singh Degun opera in five acts, for Indian classical continuo and Baroque continuo 150mins commissioned by Opera North and South Asian Arts-UK

composed by Joby Talbot ballet in three acts 105mins commissioned by The Royal Ballet published in the UK by Chester Music Ltd for more information and to watch the trailer visit the Royal Opera House website

composed by Brian Irvine opera in one act, for soprano, two actors and two opposing ensembles, co-created by Netia Jones 70mins commissioned by Irish National Opera watch the rehearsal trailer on YouTube