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Meet the cast of Itch
14 Jul 2023A sparkling cast includes tenor Adam Temple-Smith as Itch making his Opera Holland Park debut alongside Rebecca Bottone and, fresh from the stage of the Metropolitan Opera, baritone Eric Greene.
Spotlight Interviews
Spotlight on Sophie Bevan
6 Jul 2023'Singing a recital is not just about standing in front of a piano and performing a short song. Each song has a story or an emotion that needs to be conveyed to the audience in much the same way as in opera. The difference is that we are more exposed'
Spotlight Interviews
An interview with Element Hunters, Tom Banks and Patti Taylor
5 Jul 2023'We have experienced so much enjoyment and support from all the staff, performers and creatives at OHP – this is an opportunity to contribute directly to the continued development of OHP and its ethos. And it’s fun!'
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Listen to arias from Itch
4 Jul 2023Recently recorded at the Prelude event at Leighton House, listen to two arias recorded and released from Jonathan Dove's Itch.
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Jonathan Dove introduces Itch
4 Jul 2023We sat down with composer Jonathan Dove to talk about his inspiration behind his new opera Itch.
Spotlight Interviews
Spotlight on Natascha Metherell
29 Jun 2023‘The dialogue you have with the design team, the conductor, the music staff, the production team, the stage team and of course ultimately the cast – all of them – is the basis to the success of the performance you create.’
