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Listen to two arias from The Barber of Seville
22 MayGet a sneak peek of the music in The Barber of Seville with two special aria performances.
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Listen to a famous Tosca aria
17 MayTenor José de Eça performs a famous Puccini aria ahead of making his Opera Holland Park debut in Tosca
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Amanda Echalaz: through the years as Tosca
17 MayAhead of the opening night of Tosca, soprano Amanda Echalaz looks back through her years singing the iconic title role.
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The Perfumed Vice: Susanna’s Secret – putting Il segreto di Susanna in context
6 MayA group of experts examines the life of Wolf-Ferrari and his comic opera Il segreto di Susanna. Learn about the life of the composer and why he focuses his witty gem on smoking.
Spotlight Interviews
Spotlight on Heather Lowe
1 MayAfter performing multiple roles on our stage, Heather Lowe returns as Rosina in the bel canto comedy The Barber of Seville. In this spotlight interview, the mezzo-soprano shares her favourite OHP memories, and reveals what she enjoys about playing a nineteenth century heroine.
Spotlight Interviews
Spotlight on Stephen Barlow
1 MayDirector Stephen Barlow’s acclaimed 2008 production of Tosca returns to our stage for the centenary of Puccini’s death. In this spotlight interview, the director looks back at staging over ten productions at Opera Holland Park, and he reveals the challenges and excitements of reviving a much-loved production.
