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The Perfumed Vice: Susanna’s Secret – putting Il segreto di Susanna in context
6 May 2024A 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 May 2024After 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 May 2024Director 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.
Spotlight Interviews
Spotlight on Ursula Baxter
24 Apr 2024We are delighted to feature a Spotlight interview with Ursula Baxter, who talks about volunteering and forming a corporate partnership with Opera Holland Park.
Spotlight Interviews
Spotlight on Aya Robertson – Young Artist Répétiteur
19 Apr 2024Aya Robertson is the répétiteur of the Young Artist production of The Barber of Seville. In this spotlight interview, she walks us through the fundamentals of being a “rep” and lets us in on the best piece of artistic advice she's ever been given.
Spotlight Interviews
Spotlight on Samuel Snowden – Young Artist Doctor Bartolo
19 Apr 2024Samuel Snowden performs the role of Doctor Bartolo in the Young Artists production of The Barber of Seville. Samuel talks to us about his memories of performing in our Chorus in Rigoletto last year, and his excitement and preparations for playing an older villain character.
