This morning we have been informed of our grant funding from Arts Council England for the three years from 2012/13 to 2014/15.

Welsh National Opera is very pleased that we continue to be recognised as part of the national portfolio of arts companies in both England and Wales.

Although we are naturally disappointed that there will be a second year of reduction in the grant from ACE, we understand that this is in line with the settlement for other large scale companies.

Despite the considerable challenge that this presents, the company is confident that it will continue to achieve the highest artistic standards.