News & features
News
Announcing a reduced and relaxed outdoor performance of The Pirates of Penzance
24 Jul 2020We are pleased to announce a reduced and relaxed outdoors performance of The Pirates of Penzance on Sunday 4 August for families as part of the company’s award-winning outreach and education programme, Inspire.
Feature
Opera’s Jukebox
23 Jul 2020Anna Picard surveys the standout arias from Mozart and Verdi to Puccini, Dvořák and Lehár.
News
Opera Holland Park announces two further performances in Holland Park on 7 and 8 August
20 Jul 2020Following high demand for our homecoming concert on 25 July, we are pleased to announce two further outdoor performances in Holland Park.
Feature
Supporter Spotlight: Paul Gilluley and Tim Hardy
16 Jul 2020Envoys Paul Gilluley and Tim Hardy talk to Anna Picard about beauty, provocation, competitive programme selling, bringing people in to opera, and the intoxicating feeling of being part of the family.
Feature
A is for Ariadne
9 Jul 2020Anna Picard explores the myth of Ariadne, opera’s first abandoned woman, in music by Monteverdi, Birtwistle, Haydn and Strauss
Podcast
Podcast: In conversation with Annie Lydford
8 Jul 2020In this episode, James is joined by Annie Lydford, Managing Director of Nevill Holt Opera. The two of them discuss arts careers, Annie's new role at Nevill Holt Opera, the welcome return of socially distanced live music making, and the innovations of the arts industry during the time of COVID-19.
