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House of Lords reception held for Birmingham Opera Company

Business leaders, entrepreneurs, peers and MPs came together at a House of Lords reception for Birmingham Opera Company.

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04:00, 19 DEC 2015

House of Lords reception for Birmingham Opera Company

Tim Stillwell, Olivia Draisey, Jason Wouhra and Daali Wouhra.

Business leaders, entrepreneurs, peers and MPs came together at a House of Lords reception for .

Host Baroness Thornton introduced guest speakers, artistic director Graham Vick CBE and ’ chair Jason Wouhra, of East End Foods.

Guests were entertained with a performance by bass baritone Keel Watson.

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