Opera and politics with Thangam Debbonaire
Opera Now
As news breaks that Washington National Opera has left the Kennedy Centre under Trump's leadership, in this episode we are talking all about opera and politics. Thangam Debbonaire joins Holly Baker to speak about her new position as CEO of the newly-formed UK Opera Association and Jonny teaches Hattie and Holly all about Wagner's impact on the design of theatres. We also review the English National Opera's production of HMS Pinafore and compare Janáček's Makropulos Affair with the LSO and at the Royal Opera. Subscribe to and explore the new website! Read Holly's piece on Washington...
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Opera Apprenticeships, Critics, and Bel Canto
Opera Now
In today's podcast Hattie Butterworth, Holly Baker and Jonathan Whiting discuss the latest opera news, the importance of critics, and the bel canto style. Andrew Mellor joins Hattie to discuss the Scandinavian season! Instagram:
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Introductions, ENO, and Elitism
Opera Now
In the first episode of the all-new Opera Now podcast, Editor Hattie Butterworth is joined by journalists and friends Holly Baker and Jonathan Whiting to discuss news and reviews from around the opera world. They also ask about opera's elitist stereotype and teach Holly all about the FACH system... Shows reviewed: Pelleas in Geneva: Dead Man Walking at ENO: Explore our website and subscribe today! Music created by Jonathan Whiting Edited by Georgia Keeley
info_outlineIn the first episode of the all-new Opera Now podcast, Editor Hattie Butterworth is joined by journalists and friends Holly Baker and Jonathan Whiting to discuss news and reviews from around the opera world. They also ask about opera's elitist stereotype and teach Holly all about the FACH system...
Shows reviewed:
Pelleas in Geneva: read here
Dead Man Walking at ENO: read here
Explore our website and subscribe today! opera-now.com
Music created by Jonathan Whiting
Edited by Georgia Keeley