Glyndebourne to World Premiere ‘The Railway Children’

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Glyndebourne is set to present the world premiere of “The Railway Children” this fall. The new opera by composer Mark-Anthony Turnage and librettist Rachael Hewer is based on Edith Nesbit’s novel, which explores the mysterious imprisonment of a child’s father and his mother’s determination to reunite the family. “We have aimed to respect the integrity of the original story, while {…}

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Natalya Romaniw, Francesca Aspromonte, Rachel Willis-Sørensen, Liv Redpath & David Portillo Headline Glyndebourne’s 2026 Season

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Glyndebourne Festival has announced its 2026 season. New Productions Puccini’s “Tosca” will be directed by Ted Huffman with two casts. Robin Ticciati conducts the first run with a cast that includes Caitlin Gotimer as Floria Tosca, Matteo Lippi as Mario Cavaradossi, and Vladislav Sulimsky as Baron Scarpia. Jordan de Souza conducts the second cast that includes Natalya Romaniw as Floria {…}

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Guy Verrall-Withers Leaves Waterperry Opera Festival for The Grange Festival

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The Grange Festival has announced that Guy Verrall-Withers will be the company’s new Director of Audiences and Impact. In his new role, Verrall-Withers, who is the Artistic Director and CEO of Waterperry Opera Festival, will focus on developing audiences and public engagement as well as expanding the festival’s reach. Supporting him in this effort will be Artistic Director Michael Chance {…}

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Glyndebourne to Showcase Exhibition to Honor Legacy of Designer Oliver Messel

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Starting on May 16, 2025, Glyndebourne will open an exhibition to honor the legacy of Oliver Messel. “Oliver Messel: Designer, Maker, Influencer” will mark the 75th anniversary since Messel designed his first opera, a production of “Arabella,” for Glyndebourne. The production opened in 1950 at the Edinburgh International Festival. Between 1950-1965, he designed nine productions for the organization, including “Le {…}

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Glyndebourne Announces 2025 Jerwood Young Artists

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Glyndebourne has announced the five singers selected for its 2025 Jerwood Young Artists programme. The singers includes soprano Mariana Fernandes, mezzo-soprano Rachel Roper, tenor Matthew McKinney, bass-baritone Charles Cunliffe, and bass Daniel Vening. “We are delighted to announce these five young singers of exceptional talent as Glyndebourne’s 2025 Jerwood Young Artists. They join a distinguished list of former Jerwood Young {…}

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Glyndebourne Unveils the Entirety of its Autumn 2025 Season

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(Photo credit: Tristram Kenton) Glyndebourne has announced the full program for its Autumn 2025 Season. The first mainstage operas is a revival of Floris Visser’s Festival 2022 production of Puccini’s “La bohème, conducted by Adam Hickox. Additionally, Bertie Baigent conducts a revival of Peter Hall’s 1981 Festival production of Britten’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Händel’s “Messiah” featuring the Glyndebourne Chorus and {…}

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Glyndebourne Appoints Laura Jukes as Director of Audiences

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(Photo credit: Pablo Strong) Glyndebourne has announced the appointment of Laura Jukes to the role of Director of Audiences. Jukes joined the company as the Senior Marketing Officer in 2010. Four years later, she was promoted to Head of Marketing and led Glyndebourne through a revolutionary approach to digital marketing and audience insight. In 2020, she became Head of Communications, {…}

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Glyndebourne’s ‘The Merry Widow,’ Starring Danielle de Niese, Heads to BBC Four on Christmas

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(Photo credit: ©Tristram Kenton) Glyndebourne is set to air its “The Merry Widow” on BBC Four this Christmas. The production was filmed during the 2024 festival and stars Danielle de Niese in the title role. She is joined by conductor John Wilson in a production by Cal McCrystal. “We’re delighted that audiences across the country will have this extra opportunity {…}

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Donizetti Opera Festival to Present ‘Roberto Devereux’

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The Donizetti Opera Festival is set to present “Roberto Devereux.” Riccardo Frizza will conduct the iconic Donizetti work, which will be presented on Nov. 15, 23, and 28. Stephen Langridge is the director of the production. The opera will star Jessica Pratt, Simone Piazzola, Raffaella Lupinacci, John Osborn, David Astorga, Ignas Melnikas, and Fulvio Valentiust. In a statement, Frizza said, {…}

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Glyndebourne to World Premiere ‘The Railway Children’

Natalya Romaniw, Francesca Aspromonte, Rachel Willis-Sørensen, Liv Redpath & David Portillo Headline Glyndebourne’s 2026 Season

Guy Verrall-Withers Leaves Waterperry Opera Festival for The Grange Festival

Glyndebourne to Showcase Exhibition to Honor Legacy of Designer Oliver Messel

Glyndebourne Announces 2025 Jerwood Young Artists

Glyndebourne Unveils the Entirety of its Autumn 2025 Season

Glyndebourne Appoints Laura Jukes as Director of Audiences

Glyndebourne’s ‘The Merry Widow,’ Starring Danielle de Niese, Heads to BBC Four on Christmas

Donizetti Opera Festival to Present ‘Roberto Devereux’