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Garsington Opera’s Executive Director to Step Down

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(Credit: Stephen Wright Photography) Garsington Opera has announced that Nicola Creed will be stepping down from her position as Executive Director after 25 years with the company. Creed took over the position in 2013 following 14 years as Associate Director. Under her tenure, she worked alongside Artistic Director Douglas Boyd to expand the festival’s artistic boundaries, resulting in an increase {…}

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Garsington Opera Announces Cast Changes for ‘Fidelio’

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The Garsington Opera has announced cast changes for its upcoming production of “Fidelio.” The company said, “Gérard Korsten is now unable to conduct our 2025 ‘Fidelio.’” As a result, “We are pleased to announce that our Artistic Director Douglas Boyd will now conduct this revival of John Cox’s classic production.” Additionally, the company said, “We are also delighted to announce {…}

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OperaVision to Stream Garsington Opera’s ‘Platée’

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(© Julian Guidera) OperaVision is set to stream Garsington Opera’s production of “Platée” on Nov. 15, 2024. The opera stars Henry Waddington, Robert Murray, Audrey Tsang Nancy Holt, Holly Brown, Jonathan McGovern, Victoria Songwei Li, Samuel Boden, Holly Teague, Ossian Huskinson, Mireille Asselin, and Annabel Kennedy. The production is conducted by Paul Agnew and directed by Louisa Muller with sets {…}

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Winners of Garsington Opera Awards 2024 Revealed

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The recipients of the 2024 Garsington Opera Awards have been named. These awards recognize exceptional work both on stage and in the rehearsal room during the season, and provide financial assistance for the winners. Each award is presented in memory of an important figure from Garsington Opera’s history. The following awards were presented by the Artistic Director of Garsington Opera, {…}

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Garsington Opera Announces Four Operas for 2025 Season

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Garsington Opera has announced its 2025 season. First up is a production of Donizetti’s “L’Elisir d’Amore” conducted by Chloe Rooke and Christopher Luscombe. The opera stars Madison Leonard, Oleksiy Palchykov, Carles Pachón, and Richard Burkhard. Performance Dates: May 28 – July 21, 2025 Then comes Tchaikovsky’s “The Queen of Spades” in a production by Jack Furness. Douglas Boyd conducts. Aaron Cawley, {…}

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Garsington Opera Extends Artistic Director for Five More Years

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Garsington Opera has announced that Artistic Director Douglas Boyd has extended his contract with the organization for five more years. Additionally, the company will continue its partnerships with The Philharmonic Orchestra and The English Concert. “I am so fortunate to work with the amazingly dedicated group of people who make up Garsington Opera,” Boyd said in an official press statement. {…}

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Garsington Opera Unveils 2024 Season

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Garsington Opera has announced its 2024 season which will feature five operas. First up is “Platé” starring Samuel Boden, Mireille Asselin, Robert Murray, Jonathan McGovern, Henry Waddington, and Ossian Huskinson. Paul Agnew conducts and Louisa Muller directs. Performance Dates: May 29 – June 30, 2024 Next up is “Le Nozze di Figaro” conducted by Tabita Berglund with Bruno Ravella reviving John {…}

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Garsington Opera Names New Director of Artistic Administration

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Garsington Opera has announced Michelle Williams as its new Director of Artistic Administration. The Executive Director, Nicola Creed, and Artistic Director, Douglas Boyd announced that Williams will take up the role of Director of Artistic Administration and will join the Garsington team in September to succeed Laura Canning who has been appointed General Director & CEO of Opera North. Williams {…}

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Natalya Romaniw, Pumeza Matshikiza & Andrew Stenson Lead Garsington Opera’s 2023 Season

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The Garsington Opera has announced its 2023 season. The season opens with Rossini’s “Il barbiere di Siviglia“ with conductor Douglas Boyd condcuting Christopher Luscombe. The cast will include Andrew Stenson, Johannes Kammler, Katie Bray, Richard Burkhard, Callum Thorpe, and Josephine Goddard. Performance Dates: May 31-July 22, 2023 The company will also present Mozart’s “Mitridate, re di Ponto“ with Robert Murray, Elizabeth Watts, {…}