Glyndebourne Announces Apprenticeship Program for Technical & Production Professionals

Glyndebourne has announced a new apprenticeship program. The program will seek to train the next generation of technical and production professionals in the performing arts through a paid, hands-on experience. Designed as an alternative to traditional university education, the program allows apprentices to gain practical experience directly from industry professionals while building networks to support their careers. They will work {…}

Oct 28, 2025

20 Opera Companies Join Forces to Launch UK Opera Association

A new organization representing the UK’s opera sector, the UK Opera Association (UKOA), has officially launched, uniting 20 founding companies to advocate for opera’s future and strengthen its presence across the country. UKOA, which was founded by Birmingham Opera Company, British Youth Opera, Buxton International Festival, English National Opera, English Touring Opera, Garsington Opera, The Grange Festival, Glyndebourne, Longborough Festival {…}

Oct 18, 2025

Glyndebourne Festival Opera 2025 Review: La Bohème

(Photo: Marc Brenner) Considered one of the most beloved and frequently performed operas in the world, “La Bohème” is the perfect blend of exquisite music, timeless tales, and romantic themes, an ideal first opera for any budding enthusiast. Its incarnations have included a rock musical, placing the opera in space, in a hospital, as well as a setting based in {…}

Aug 12, 2025

Glyndebourne to World Premiere ‘The Railway Children’

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 {…}

Jun 30, 2025

Glyndebourne Festival Experiences Power Outages

The Glyndebourne Festival experienced power outages over the weekend. According to Opera Magazine, the June 28 performance of “Saul” was interrupted by three power cuts and abandoned before the closing chorus. Then on Sunday, June 29, “the final scene of the new production of ‘Le nozze di Figaro’ was delayed by a technical problem with the revolve.” “Saul” is currently {…}

Feb 13, 2025

Glyndebourne to Showcase Exhibition to Honor Legacy of Designer Oliver Messel

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 {…}

Jan 24, 2025

Glyndebourne Announces 2025 Jerwood Young Artists

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 {…}

Dec 23, 2024

Glyndebourne Unveils the Entirety of its Autumn 2025 Season

(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 {…}

Dec 17, 2024

Glyndebourne Names Three New Members to Board of Trustees

Glyndebourne’s Board of Trustees has three new appointments. The new members include Karthi Gnanasegaram, Dr. Anna Mallett, and Gautam Rangarajan. Gnanasegaram is a radio and TV presenter with a passion for classical music and sports. She has hosted live events for the Royal Ballet and Opera as well as the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. Mallett is Vice President of {…}

Dec 15, 2024

Glyndebourne Appoints Laura Jukes as Director of Audiences

(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, {…}

Dec 6, 2024

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

(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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