Wellness at Welsh National Opera
- Thursday, April 4, 2024
Meeting April Heade, the producer of Welsh National Opera’s successful wellness programme, which uses the power of singing to support individuals with chronic health conditions
Features
'It’s the human stories that bring music into the modern age' - Creating Classics Explained
- Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Music enthusiast Ben Levy shares the journey to creating animated videos of iconic classical music stories, and now hitting over three million views on YouTube
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Dont miss: Mascarade Opera's Festivalino
- Monday, March 18, 2024
For singers and guests, Europe’s most innovative opera studio – Fondazione Mascarade Opera – offers unforgettable experiences in the cradle of the Renaissance
Oil giants vs opera: creating The Shell Trial
- Saturday, March 16, 2024
The World Premiere of Ellen Reid's new opera 'The Shell Trial' at Dutch National Opera takes on questions and emotions surrounding climate responsibility
In conversation with: Jonathan Bloxham
- Tuesday, March 5, 2024
We caught up with conductor Jonathan Bloxham to discuss his new role at Luzerner Theater
Rebecca Evans interview: 'We have to be sure that this art form continues'
- Tuesday, February 27, 2024
The renowned Welsh soprano speaks about her current role in Welsh National Opera's production of Così fan tutte, as well as her work mentoring the next generation of young singers
Language, drama and power: opera companies and an obsession with English translation
- Monday, February 5, 2024
Soprano Claire Booth presents her research into opera in the English language, asking whether it crosses the barrier to accessibility that companies have us believe
Secrets of the Forest: A revival of Ethel Smyth's 'Der Wald'
- Monday, February 5, 2024
Ethel Smyth's opera 'Der Wald' (The Forest) enjoys a revival thanks to a new recording by the BBC Symphony Orchestra
Daniel Behle interview: ‘If I don’t want to hear myself in a particular role, then I won’t sing it’
- Wednesday, January 31, 2024
As tenor Daniel Behle moves towards Wagner roles, taking the title role in Christoph Loy’s new Lohengrin at Dutch National Opera, he shares the importance of family, versatility and making space to...
Jacques Cohen interview: ‘If you’re an opera composer you’re a communicator, first and foremost’
- Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Composer Jacques Cohen premiered his opera The Lady of Satis House in 2012. Now, over 10 years later, he reflects on the work and its themes as the premiere recording is released
Yaritza Véliz interview: ‘I want a long career – I want to be safe with my voice’
- Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Starring as Mimì in the Royal Opera House’s revival of La bohème, Chilean soprano Yaritza Véliz shares her inspiring journey of conquering language and cultural barriers to soar in the world of opera
Russell Thomas interview: ‘I will always speak for the idea that we need to have diverse voices’
- Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Redefining industry norms with his work on- and off-stage, tenor Russell Thomas shares how he is channelling trauma into powerful art to inspire and heal
Following Scottish Opera on its Opera Highlights tour
- Tuesday, January 30, 2024
We explore how Scottish Opera takes the joy of opera to remote Scottish communities
Vocal health: removing the mystery and stigma surrounding vocal wellbeing and injury for singers
- Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Former opera singer, now founder and CEO of Valentine Voice Care, Kate Valentine tells Opera Now about the motivation behind her voice centres and the importance of industry-wide education to...
Detlev Glanert introduces his new opera: The Jewess of Toledo
- Tuesday, January 30, 2024
A world premiere at Dresden’s Semperoper from Detlev Glanert exposes the detailed collaborations of this dedicated storyteller. Here he reveals the inspirations behind The Jewess of Toledo
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