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English Touring Opera

May 7, 2023

English Touring Opera Announces Cast Change for ‘Lucrezia Borgia’

The English Touring Opera has announced a cast change for its production of “Lucrezia Borgia.” The company said, “we regret to announce that Paula Sides has had to withdraw from our remaining performances of ‘Lucrezia Borgia.’ We are delighted that Katherine McIndoe, who stepped in to perform the role of Lucrezia Borgia earlier on tour, will return to the role {…}

Mar 17, 2023

English Touring Opera Announces Cast Change for ‘Lucrezia Borgia’

The English Touring Opera has announced a cast change for “Lucrezia Borgia” on March 17. The company said, “due to illness, in this evening’s performance of ‘Lucrezia Borgia’ the role of Lucrezia will be sung by Katherine McIndoe.” McIndoe graduated from the Opera Studies program at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 2021. The soprano has performed at {…}

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Jan 25, 2023

UK Opera Companies Release Joint Statement Towards Arts Council England

A number of opera houses in the United Kingdom have released a joint statement calling for the Arts Council England (ACE) to develop an opera strategy, in conversations with audiences and colleagues across the industry. The statement said, “The boards of the Royal Opera House, Glyndebourne Opera, Opera North, the English National Opera, English Touring Opera, and Welsh National Opera are {…}

Jan 10, 2023

English Touring Opera Announces 2023 National Spring Tour

English Touring Opera has announced the productions that it will present as part of its Spring 2023 national tour. Launching the tour will be “Giulio Cesare” in a revival directed by James Conway and starring Susanna Hurrell as Cleopatra. Francis Gush, Carolyn Dobbin, and Margo Arsane round out a cast that will be conducted by Sergey Rybin. Performance Dates: Feb. {…}

Sep 16, 2022

English Touring Opera Announces 2022 ‘Handelfest’

English Touring Opera is set to present “Handelfest” this fall. The company will showcase three operas across several cities throughout the UK. Kicking things off will be “Ottone.” The opera will star James Hall, Nazan Fikret, Kieron-Connor Valentine, Lauren Young, and Edward Jowie. Christopher Moon-Little will be the revival director with Gerry Cornelius conducting The Old Street Band. The opera {…}

Apr 7, 2022

English Touring Opera Announces New General Director

The English Touring Opera has announced Robin Norton-Hale as the new General Director. Norton-Hale, who is a multi-award-winning writer and director for theatre, opera and film, will take up the position from July 2022. She joins ETO from OperaUpClose, where she is Artistic Director & Chief Executive, having co-founded the company in 2009. Norton-Hale, who has worked with the English {…}

Mar 10, 2022

English Touring Opera Review 2021-22: La Bohème

 (Credit: Richard Hubert Smith) Last week the English Touring Opera launched its spring tour. The tour includes “St. John Passion,” Rismky-Korsakov’s “The Golden Cockerel” at the opera’s London home of the Hackney Empire, and a revival of Puccini’s “La bohème.” James Conway’s production will be touring a myriad of venues until early June with Rodolfo, Marcello, Musetta, and Mimi double-cast. {…}

Jan 21, 2022

English Touring Opera’s Director Steps Down

The English Touring Opera has announced that Director James Conway is stepping down from his position. Per an official press statement, Conway made the decision in order to pursue freelance opportunities. He has, however, agreed to remain Artistic Director of the Company in a part-time capacity until the end of 2022. “James Conway has led English Touring Opera with imagination, {…}

Dec 21, 2021

English Touring Opera Announces Spring 2022 Performances

(Credit: English Touring Opera official website) The English Touring Opera has announced its 2022 spring performances. Here is a full slate. Puccini’s “La bohème” features Francesca Chiejina and Paula Sides as Mimì; Jenny Stafford and April Koyejo-Audiger in the role of Musetta; and Luciano Botelho and Thomas Elwin as Rodolfo. The cast is rounded out by Michel de Souza, Jerome {…}

Apr 22, 2021

English Touring Opera to Tour Handel’s ‘Amadigi’ in Fall

The English Touring Opera has announced its return to live performances starting in October. The company will begin with a national autumn tour of Handel’s “Amadigi” in a new production led by director James Conway and conductor Jonathan Peter Kenny. Designers Neil Irish and Harry Pizzey will collaborate on “Amadigi” and rehearsals for the production have already begun. In anticipation {…}

Jan 19, 2021

Obituary: Conductor Andrew Greenwood Dies

(Credit: Athole Still Artists official website) Conductor Andrew Greenwood has died. Greenwood was born in Yorkshire. He graduated from Clare College, Cambridge. He went on to join the music staff at the Royal Opera House Covent Garden from 1977 until 1984. He then became a Chorus Master at the Welsh Opera until 1990. He served as Artistic Director of the {…}

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