English National Opera: Recent Episodes
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Join members of the cast and creative team as they discuss ENO’s brand new production of Verdi's Luisa Miller.
Opera Preview is one of a number of events available exclusively to ENO Friends.
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Hosted by Mark Shenton, the panel includes: Barbora Horáková (Director) Alexander Joel (Conductor) Elizabeth Llewellyn (Luisa) James Rosental (Choreographer) Olafur Sigurdarson (Miller)
Wednesday 11 March
Ruth Knight (Staff Director) Lesley Downer (Writer and Journalist) Mark Down (Blind Summit Artistic Director)
Friday 21 February
Stephanie Childress (Assistant Conductor) Simone Jonetsu Ibbett-Brown (Staff Director) Professor Jonathan White, University of Essex (Writer and Academic)
Tuesday 11 February
Valentina Peleggi (Conductor) Chloe Christian (Staff Director) Professor Richard Langham Smith (Music historian, broadcaster and writer)
Saturday 16 November
Christopher Cook (Host) Elaine Tyler-Hall (Revival Director) Mark Biggins (ENO Chorus Master) Lesley Downer (Writer, Journalist and Broadcaster)
Wednesday 20 November
Alexandra Coghlan (Host) Glen Sheppard (ENO Staff Director) Richard Pierson (ENO Music Staff) James Williams (Professor of Modern French Cinema, Royal Holloway)
Please note that the composer for Cocteau's original film is Georges Auric, not 'Duric'.
Friday 25 October
Alexandra Coghlan (Host) Derek Walker (ENO Staff Director) Adam Hickox (Assistant Conductor) Daniel Lismore (Costume Designer)
Wednesday 23 October
Alexandra Coghlan (Host) Matthew Monaghan (ENO Staff Director) Valentina Peleggi (Assistant Conductor) Sir Willard White (playing Jupiter)
Thursday 10 October
Alexandra Coghlan (Host) Ruth Knight (ENO Staff Director) Lizzie Clachan (Set Designer) James Henshaw (ENO Chorus Master)
- Mrs Jaffette 'And I Will Goe Gaither Chippes Heare' (fig. 13 - 15) by English National Opera
- Mrs Ham And Mrs Jaffett 'And I Will Go Gaither' (fig. 13 - 15) by English National Opera
- All 'The Spacious Firmament' (fig.113 - 118) Listen To Lower Voice At 116 by English National Opera
- Mrs Ham And Mrs Jaffett 'And I Will Go Gaither' (fig. 13 - 15) by English National Opera
Twenty-one young people from across London have been selected to be the 2019/20 ENO Baylis Youth Company. They work together as a company of young artists across the 2019/20 academic year, developing their stagecraft skills and creative voice through a series of encounters with professional artists, developing their own original work.
In October 2019, the group collaborated with professional writer & director Pete Cant and composer John Browne to reimagine the music and lyrics of the aria “I’ve Got a Little List” from The Mikado, taking inspiration from Gilbert and Sullivan’s satirical poke at society and the forces that govern our behaviours. Full of youthful energy, this little list offers a view of the world as seen by young people today.
Performed by the ENO Baylis Youth Company 2019/20: Afiya, Ameerah, Amy, Anastasia, Anna, Aurora, Bathseba, Elaina, Freya, Hana, Jean-Luc, Jude, Kaspars, Louis, Lulu, Maya, Nahiyan, Namih, Shanice, Tyler, and Xavier.
With singers from the Royal College of Music: Alexandria Ivy, mezzo soprano, Madeline Boreham and Issy Bridgeman, soprano
Pianist - John Shea Conducted by Chris Hopkins
Created with Composer John Browne Writer Pete Cant Director Elaine Tyler-Hall
Join members of the cast and creative team as they discuss ENO’s brand new production of Philip Glass's Orphée.
Opera Preview is one of a number of events available exclusively to ENO Friends.
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Hosted by Mark Shenton, the panel includes: Netia Jones (Designer) Nicholas Lester (Orphée) Geoffrey Paterson (Conductor) Nicky Spence (Heurtebise) Corinne Young (Wigs and Make-Up Manager)
Join best-loved British Bass-baritone Sir Willard White as he shares highlights and anecdotes from his illustrious career.
Hosted by Martyn Brabbins, ENO Music Director.
Please note three performances been removed from this recording.
"An Evening with..." is one of a number of events available exclusively to ENO Friends.
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Join members of the cast and creative team as they discuss ENO’s brand new production of Offenbach’s Orpheus in the Underworld.
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Hosted by Mark Shenton, the panel includes: Mary Bevan (Eurydice) Lucia Lucas (Public Opinion) Ed Lyon (Orpheus) Emma Rice (Director) Sir Willard White (Jupiter)
Please note the live musical performance has been removed from this recording.
Join members of the cast and creative team as they discuss ENO’s brand new production of Birtwhistle’s The Mask of Orpheus.
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Hosted by Mark Shenton, the panel includes: Claire Barnett-Jones (Eurydice the Myth) Daniel Lismore (Costume Designer) James Henshaw (Second Conductor) Peter Hoare (Orpheus the Man) Daniel Norman (Orpheus the Myth)
Specially hosted at Studio Wayne McGregor, join members of the cast and creative team as they discuss ENO’s brand new production of Gluck's Orpheus and Eurydice.
Please note the live musical performance has been removed from the beginning of this recording.
Opera Previews is one of a number of events available exclusively to ENO Friends.
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Hosted by Daniel Snowman, the panel includes: Harry Bicket (Conductor) Wayne McGregor (Director/Choreographer) Soraya Mafi (Love) Sarah Tynan (Eurydice)
Join members of the cast and creative team as they discuss Regent’s Park Theatre and English National Opera production of Engelbert Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel.
Please note the live musical performance has been removed from this recording.
Opera Previews is one of a number of events available exclusively to ENO Friends.
To find out more about Friends events, please visit www.eno.org/eno-supporters-events.
The Man of La Mancha Pre Performance Talk, recorded live at the London Coliseum
The speakers are: Prof. Millie Taylor, Professor of Musical Theatre at Winchester University and Prof. Jonathan Thacker, King Alfonso XIII Professor of Spanish Studies at the University of Oxford.
Recorded live on 4 April 2019.
Find out more about ENO's pre-performance talks on our website: www.eno.org/talks
Jack the Ripper: The Women of Whitechapel Pre Performance Talk, recorded live at the London Coliseum
Speakers are: Christopher Cook (host), Iain Bell Composer), Dr. Sheila Hanlon (Historian), Philip Hutchinson (Jack the Ripper expert).
Recorded live on 03 April 2019.
Find out more about ENO's pre-performance talks on our website: www.eno.org/talks
Creating new opera with Iain Bell and Martyn Brabbins, discussing the process of creation for Bell's new opera Jack the Ripper: Women of Whitechapel.
ENO Community Choir's Spring Concert 2019. At the New St Pancras Church in Euston, Wednesday 27 March. Choir Leaders Murray Hipkin and Caroline
ENO Community Choir's Spring Concert 2019. At the New St Pancras Church in Euston, Wednesday 27 March. Choir Leaders Murray Hipkin and Caroline
ENO Community Choir's Spring Concert 2019. At the New St Pancras Church in Euston, Wednesday 27 March. Choir Leaders Murray Hipkin and Caroline
ENO Community Choir's Spring Concert 2019. At the New St Pancras Church in Euston, Wednesday 27 March. Choir Leaders Murray Hipkin and Caroline
ENO Community Choir's Spring Concert 2019. At the New St Pancras Church in Euston, Wednesday 27 March. Choir Leaders Murray Hipkin and Caroline
ENO Community Choir's Spring Concert 2019. At the New St Pancras Church in Euston, Wednesday 27 March. Choir Leaders Murray Hipkin and Caroline
ENO Community Choir's Spring Concert 2019. At the New St Pancras Church in Euston, Wednesday 27 March. Choir Leaders Murray Hipkin and Caroline
ENO Community Choir's Spring Concert 2019. At the New St Pancras Church in Euston, Wednesday 27 March. Choir Leaders Murray Hipkin and Caroline
ENO Community Choir's Spring Concert 2019. At the New St Pancras Church in Euston, Wednesday 27 March. Choir Leaders Murray Hipkin and Caroline
ENO Community Choir's Spring Concert 2019. At the New St Pancras Church in Euston, Wednesday 27 March. Choir Leaders Murray Hipkin and Caroline
ENO Community Choir's Spring Concert 2019. At the New St Pancras Church in Euston, Wednesday 27 March. Choir Leaders Murray Hipkin and Caroline
The Merry Widow, Sat 9 March 2019
Host: Aoife Monks Speakers: Max Webster, Charles Johnston, Judith Beniston
Join members of the cast and creative team as they discuss ENO’s brand new production of Lehár's Merry Widow.
Please note the live musical performance has been removed from this recording.
Opera Previews is one of a number of events available exclusively to ENO Friends.
To find out more about Friends events, please visit www.eno.org/eno-supporters-events.
Hosted by Tom Service, the panel includes: Alison Martin (ENO Orchestra) Andrew Shore (Baron Mirko Zeta) Darren Ware (Wig Supervisor) Max Webster (Director)
Being a singer: in conversation with soprano Sarah Tynan
Sarah Tynan, soprano Sophie Horrocks, presenter
Director Daniel Kramer and Designer Wolfgang Tillmans on Britten's War Requiem.
This event is recorded live and may include background noise.
Join members of the cast and creative team as they discuss ENO’s brand new production of Brittens' War Requiem. Please note the live musical performance has been removed from this recording.
Opera Previews is one of a number of events available exclusively to ENO Friends.
To find out more about Friends events, please visit www.eno.org/eno-supporters-events.
Hosted by Tom Service, the panel includes: David Butt Philip (Tenor) Martyn Brabbins (Conductor, ENO Music Director) Sarah Hamza (Costume) Jane Michelmore (ENO Video) Rebecca Stockland (ENO Chorus) Wolfgang Tillmans (Designer) Claire Wickes (ENO Orchestra) Ann Yee (Choreographer)
Join celebrated British baritone Roderick Williams OBE as he shares highlights and anecdotes from his illustrious career.
Hosted by Martyn Brabbins, ENO Music Director.
Please note the musical recital has been removed from this recording.
"An Evening with..." is one of a number of events available exclusively to ENO Friends.
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Salome, Sat 6 October 2018
Host: Dr Flora Willson Speakers: Dr Dafydd Daniel, Francesca Tennant, Richard Peirson
Porgy and Bess, Sat 13 October 2018
Host: Professor Dominic Symonds Speakers: John Wilson, Dr Nicole King, Nadine Benjamin
Join members of the cast and creative team as they discuss ENO’s brand new production of The Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess. Please note the live musical performance has been removed from this recording.
Opera Previews is one of a number of events available exclusively to ENO Friends.
To find out more about Friends events, please visit www.eno.org/eno-supporters-events.
Hosted by Tom Service, the panel includes: Nadine Benjamin (Clara) Nicole Cabell (Bess) Eric Greene (Porgy) Dianne McIntrye (Choreographer) Monde Masimini (Chorus) James Robinson (Director) Michelle Williams (Head of Casting) John Wilson (Conductor)
Join members of the cast and creative team as they discuss ENO’s brand new production of Strauss’s Salome.
Opera Previews is one of a number of events available exclusively to ENO Friends.
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Hosted by Daniel Snowman, the panel includes: Susan Bickley (Herodias) Martyn Brabbins (Conductor, Music Director) Margaret Howell (Designer) Philip Turner (Senior Stage Manager) Glen Sheldon (Orchestra) Corinne Young (Wigs and Make Up Manager)
Chess Pre-performance talk recorded live at the London Coliseum.
Christopher Cook (host) Olaf Jubin (speaker) Richard Pierson (speaker and pianist) Kimberly Blake (singer)
Find out more about ENO's pre-performance talks on our website: www.eno.org/talks
Join members of the cast and creative team as they discuss ENO’s brand new production of Gilbert and Sullivan's Iolanthe.
Opera Previews is one of a number of events available exclusively to ENO Friends. To find out more about Friends events, please visit eno.org/eno-supporters-events.
Panel includes: Megan Bearup (Head Milliner) Chris Hopkins (Assistant Conductor) Cal McCrystal (Director) Samantha Price (Iolanthe)
Please note the live musical performance has been removed from this recording.
La traviata pre-performance talk, recorded live at London Coliseum
Speakers: Host - Christopher Cook Scholar - Flora Willson Singer - Anna Patalong Repetiteur - Andy Smith Staff Director - Elaine Tyler-Hall
Find out more about ENO's pre-performance talks on our website: www.eno.org/talks
Join members of the cast and creative team as they discuss ENO’s brand new production of Verdi’s La traviata.
Opera Previews is one of a number of events available exclusively to ENO Friends. To find out more about Friends events, please visit eno.org/eno-supporters-events.
Panel includes: Gonzalo Acosta (Leader – ENO Orchestra) Mark Biggins (Chorus Master) Claudia Boyle (Violetta) Daniel Kramer (Director & ENO Artistic Director) Christina McGlynn (Head of Costume) Lukhanyo Moyake (Alfredo) Andy Smith (Assistant Conductor) Hosted by Mark Shenton
Please note the live musical performance has been removed from the end of this recording.
A Midsummer Night's Dream Pre Performance Talk, recorded live at the London Coliseum
Host: Christopher Cook Speaker: Dr Heather Wiebe, King’s College London Singer: Charlotte Beament, cover Tytania Repetiteur: Richard Peirson Speaker: Sarah Hamza, ENO Costume Supervisor
Iolanthe Pre Performance Talk, recorded live at the London Coliseum
Speakers: Christopher Cook (host) Aoife Monks (speaker) Adrian Clarke (singer) with Andy Smith (repetiteur) Paul Jones (Prop Workshop Manager)
Find out more about ENO's pre-performance talks on our website: www.eno.org/talks
Satyagraha Pre Performance Talk, recorded live at the London Coliseum
Speakers are: Christopher Cook (host), Jagjeet Lally (speaker), Paul Hopwood (singer), Murray Hipkin (rep), and Elizabeth Yardeni (Producer).
Recorded live on Wed 7 Feb.
Find out more about ENO's pre-performance talks on our website: www.eno.org/talks
‘Live recording of the ENO orchestra and male chorus from the 2013 ENO dress rehearsal of Philip Glass’ Satyagraha
Join highly acclaimed mezzo soprano and new ENO Board Member, Sally Burges, as she shares the highlights of her career.
Hosted by Opera Critic & Journalist, George Hall.
Please note musical extracts have been removed from this recording. Habanera. Carmen, Bizet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBBxAWxIaUM How Long Has This, Gershwin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwlX5krZpSQ Addio Roma. Coronation of Poppea, Monteverdi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0y-etj4isq4
“An Evening with…” is one of a number of events available exclusively to ENO Friends. To find out more about Friends events, please visit www.eno.org/eno-supporters-events.
Marnie Pre Performance Talk, recorded live at the London Coliseum
Speaker: Nico Muhly, composer Speaker: Katie Coventry, performing the role of Shadow Marnie and covering Marnie Speaker: Martyn Brabbins, conductor and ENO Music Director
Find out more about ENO's pre-performance talks on our website: www.eno.org/talks
Join members of the cast and creative team as they discuss ENO’s World Premiere of Nico Muhly’s Marnie.
Opera Previews is one of a number of events available exclusively to ENO Friends.
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Panel includes: Martyn Brabbins (Conductor & ENO Music Director) Paul Cremo (Director of Opera Commissioning Program at The Met) Lesley Garrett (Mrs Rutland) Michael Mayer (Director) Nico Muhly (Composer) Hosted by Mark Shenton
Join members of the cast and creative team as they discuss ENO’s brand new production of Verdi’s Aida.
Opera Previews is one of a number of events available exclusively to ENO Friends.
To find out more about Friends events, please visit eno.org/eno-supporters-events.
Panel includes: Murray Hipkin (Senior Member of ENO Music Staff), Lina Johansson (Movement Director) Phelim McDermott (Director) Musa Ngqungwana (Amonasro) Paul Sheehan (ENO Chorus) Hosted by Alexandra Coghlan
Please note the live musical performance has been removed from this recording
Handel's Rodelinda - pre-performance talk, recorded live at the London Coliseum on Wednesday 1 November, 2017.
Host Christopher Cook in conversation with:
Speaker: Berta Joncus (scholar) Speaker: David Webb (singer) Speaker: Chris Hopkins (ENO music staff)
Find out more about ENO's pre-performance talks on our website: www.eno.org/talks
Rossini's The Barber of Seville - pre-performance talk, recorded live Wednesday 18 October 2017 at the London Coliseum.
Host Christopher Cook in conversation with:
Speaker: Benjamin Walton Speaker: Laurie Steiner, ENO Flys Speaker: Elgan Llyr Thomas (singer) Repetiteur: Andy Smith
Find out more about ENO's pre-performance talks on our website: www.eno.org/talks
Aida Pre Performance Talk, recorded live Tuesday 3 October 2017 at the London Coliseum. Host Christopher Cook in conversation with: Speaker: Phelim McDermott (Director) Speaker: Gweneth-Ann Rand (Singer) Speaker: Murray Hipkin (Repetiteur)
Find out more about ENO's pre-performance talks on our website: www.eno.org/talks
Hear Aida Set Designer Tom Pye and Costume Designer Kevin Pollard discuss their approach to designing the 2017 ENO production of Aida, including their design inspiration ranging from Egyptian hieroglyphics to contemporary haute couture, and the process through costume and set elements are created in collaboration with director Phelim McDermott’s vision to create stunning theatrical effects onstage.
Christopher Cook in conversation with: Speaker: Dominic Symonds Singer: Will Barratt Pianist: Murray Hipkin Speaker: Neil Robinson
Michael Linnit and Michael Grade with English National Opera present Rodgers & Hammerstein’s CAROUSEL Starring Katherine Jenkins and Alfie Boe. A Semi-Staged Version Directed by Lonny Price
Find out more about ENO's pre-performance talks on our website: www.eno.org/talks
Christopher Cook in conversation with: - Christian Curnyn (conductor) - Hanna-Liisa Kirchin (singer) - Christopher Hopkins (repetiteur) - Berta Joncus (speaker)
Find out more about ENO's pre-performance talks on our website: www.eno.org/talks
Christopher Cook in conversation with: Ryan Wigglesworth (composer and conductor) Rory Kinnear (director)
Find out more about ENO's pre-performance talks on our website: www.eno.org/talks
Christopher Cook in conversation with: - Sarah Lenton (speaker) - Benjamin Cahn (singer) accompanied by Andrew Smith (pianist) - Paul Sheehan, Michael Burke, Adam Sullivan and David Douglas (members of the ENO Chorus) - Sarah Hamza (speaker)
Find out more about ENO's pre-performance talks on our website: www.eno.org/talks
Christopher Cook in conversation with: - Roger Parker (speaker) - Robyn Lyn Evans (singer) accompanied by Kate Golla (pianist) - John Rawnsley (speaker)
Find out more about ENO's pre-performance talks on our website: www.eno.org/talks
An excerpt from Ryan Wigglesworth's The Winter's Tale, recorded during rehearsals.
A world premiere from ENO’s composer-in-residence Ryan Wigglesworth, The Winter’s Tale is a compelling new interpretation of Shakespeare’s tale of love, loss and reconciliation.
This new work will be directed by Olivier Award-winning actor Rory Kinnear, who brings his considerable Shakespearean experience (the National Theatre’s Hamlet and Iago) to the production.
Find out more: www.eno.org/winterstale
An excerpt from Ryan Wigglesworth's The Winter's Tale, recorded during rehearsals.
A world premiere from ENO’s composer-in-residence Ryan Wigglesworth, The Winter’s Tale is a compelling new interpretation of Shakespeare’s tale of love, loss and reconciliation.
This new work will be directed by Olivier Award-winning actor Rory Kinnear, who brings his considerable Shakespearean experience (the National Theatre’s Hamlet and Iago) to the production.
Find out more: www.eno.org/winterstale
An excerpt from Ryan Wigglesworth's The Winter's Tale, recorded during rehearsals.
A world premiere from ENO’s composer-in-residence Ryan Wigglesworth, The Winter’s Tale is a compelling new interpretation of Shakespeare’s tale of love, loss and reconciliation.
This new work will be directed by Olivier Award-winning actor Rory Kinnear, who brings his considerable Shakespearean experience (the National Theatre’s Hamlet and Iago) to the production.
Find out more: www.eno.org/winterstale
Opera Preview: The Winter's Tale With Ryan Wigglesworth, Iain Paterson, Sophie Bevan and Leigh Melrose hosted by Mark Shenton
Hear what it has been like learning and performing The Winter's Tale, a new commission from ENO's composer-in-residence, Ryan Wigglesworth.
Ryan talks about the writing process and working with Shakespeare's text.
Cast members Iain, Sophie and Leigh talk about their roles and working with Olivier Award-winning actor Rory Kinnear on his directorial debut.
Christopher Cook in conversation with: - Gavin Plumley (speaker) - Mariya Krywaniuk (singer) - Christopher Hopkins (pianist) - Elaine Tyler Hall (speaker)
Find out more about ENO's pre-performance talks on our website: www.eno.org/talks
Christopher Cook in conversation with: - Penny Woolcock, director, - Rhian Lois, soprano - Richard Pierson, pianist - Dr Cassidy Johnson, speaker
Find out more about ENO's pre-performance talks on our website: www.eno.org/talks
Host Christopher Cook in conversation with: - Dr Flora Willson (musicologist) - Stephen Gadd (singer) - Andy Smith (repetiteur) - Geoff Summerton (ENO Technical Director)
Find out more about ENO's pre-performance talks on our website: www.eno.org/talks
Lucie Skeaping hosts a discussion on contemporary opera with composers Ryan Wigglesworth, Nico Muhly and Iain Bell.
ENO Contemporary were delighted to bring together three of the world’s leading contemporary composers for Opera Now on 5 October 2016.
The talk - hosted by BBC Radio 3 presenter, Lucie Skeaping – explored the genesis of ENO’s latest commission by Ryan Wigglesworth, The Winter’s Tale, as well as some exciting news and discussion about contemporary opera, both at ENO and beyond in the coming years.
Christopher Cook in conversation with: - Aoife Monks, Reader in Drama at Queen Mary University - Sarah Tipple, Staff Director - Sarah Champion, Singer covering the role of Elvira - Andy Smith, repetiteur
Find out more about ENO's pre-performance talks on our website: www.eno.org/talks
Christopher Cook in conversation with • Dr. Peter Zusi, UCL Czech expert • Mark Wigglesworth • Performance by: Elaine McKrill covering role of Kostelnicka accompanied by Andrew Smith
Christopher Cook discusses Daniel Kramer's new production of Tristan and Isolde.
This talk is part of our 2015/16 Season Pre-Performance talks. Find out more: https://goo.gl/QMLnCS
Stuart Skelton - Tristan Heidi Melton - Isolde Karen Cargill - Brangaene ENO Orchestra conducted by Edward Gardner
2015/16 Season: Philip Glass's Akhnaten - Pre performance talk by English National Opera
Christopher Cook discusses the 'authenticity' of productions that shift the period and location of the original Opera, focusing on ENO's recent production of Norma.
Christopher Cook talks about the darkest of Verdi's mature operas; The Force of Destiny.
Find out more about our pre-performance talks: https://goo.gl/njZEcH
Christopher Cook discusses The Mikado and the eternal success of ENO's production, which recently celebrated its 200th performance!
Find out more about ENO's pre-performance talks: https://goo.gl/njZEcH
Christopher Cook discusses the emotional impact of La bohème, and how Benedict Andrew's new production for ENO circumvents the usual cliches of the piece.
Christopher Cook discusses Shostakovich's Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk on stage at the London Coliseum.
ENO’s Music Director and Queen of Spades’ conductor Edward Gardner plus ENO Props Workshop Manager Paul Jones join Christopher Cook to discuss The Queen of Spades. Performance by mezzo-soprano Anna Huntley accompanied by Nicholas Ansdell-Evans.
Bizet specialist Richard Langham Smith plus ENO’s Chorus Manager David Dyer join Christopher Cook to discuss Carmen. Performance by soprano Reisha Adams accompanied by Murray Hipkin..
Director Mike Leigh, writer/broadcaster and Gilbert & Sullivan enthusiast David Nice join Christopher Cook for a pre-show discussion of Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance.
Performance by baritone Adrian Powter covering the role of the very modern Major-General, accompanied by Chris Hopkins.
Director Deborah Warner, composer Tansy Davies and librettist Nick Drake discuss Between Worlds.
Director Lonny Price, assistant director Matt Cowartand David and conductor Charles Abell join Christopher Cook for a pre-show discussion of Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd.
Performance by baritone Charles Johnston covering the role of Sweeney Todd, accompanied by Tim Hawken.
Opera and theatre historian Sarah Lenton and conductor Laurence Cummings discuss Purcell's The Indian Queen.
Musicologist John Deathridge and members of the ENO orchestra join Christopher Cook for a pre-show discussion of Wagner's The Mastersingers of Nuremberg.
Christopher Cook talks to Dr Aoife Monks, reader in drama, theatre and performance studies at Queen Mary University and Christina McGlynn Head of Costume at ENO. Performance by soprano Sarah Redgwick covering the role of Violetta, accompanied by Andrew Smith.
Christopher Cook talks to director Peter Sellars about The Gospel According to the Other Mary.
Performance by mezzo-soprano Sarah Pring covering the role of Mary Magdalene, accompanied by Murray Hipkin.
Christopher Cook talks to Italian opera specialist Flora Willson and ENO staff director Matthew Monaghan about La bohème.
Performance by soprano Joanne Appleby covering the role of Musetta, accompanied by ENO's Richard Peirson.
Christopher Cook talks to Figaro librettist and translator Jeremy Sams and production manager Sheelagh Barnard. Performance by bass-baritone Frederick Long accompanied by Andrew Smith from our music staff.
Christopher Cook talks to Italian opera specialist Roger Parker plus conductor Keri-Lynn Wilson about Puccini's The Girl of the Golden West.
Performance by soprano Naomi Harvey covering the role of Minnie, accompanied by ENO's Andrew Smith.
Christopher Cook talks to movement director Maxine Braham and conductor/ENO music director Edward Gardner about David Alden's production of Otello. Performance by tenor Ronald Samm, accompanied by Martin Fitzpatrick.
Berta Joncus, musicologist and Handel expert joins Michael Walling, revival director for a pre-show discussion.
Performance by mezzo-soprano Sarah Champion accompanied by Martin Pacey.
Bob Holland, ENO producer and Sarah Lenton, opera and theatre historian discuss Rigoletto, Verdi's tragic tale of passion, revenge and sacrifice.
Ryan Wigglesworth, conductor and ENO’s composer in residence plus plus Sarah Lenton, opera and theatre historian, discuss Phelim McDermott's production of Mozart's Cosi Fan Tutte for English National Opera.
Richard Langham Smith, Bizet specialist plus Geoff Summerton, ENO’s technical director, talk about the stunning underwater sequences used in English National Opera's production of Bizet's Pearl Fishers.
Philippa Glanville, historian and specialist in decorative arts, plus Leah Hausman, assistant director and choreographer on Terry Gilliam's production of Benvenuto Cellini for English National Opera. Find out more about ENO: http://www.eno.org/
ENO presents the world-premiere of Thebans from the prize-winning composer Julian Anderson and his librettist, the distinguished playwright Frank McGuinness. This compelling re-telling of Sophocles’ timeless Theban tragedies focuses on the fate of Oedipus and his daughter Antigone.
Hosted by BBC journalist Tom Service, this panel discussion features Julian Anderson, Frank McGuinness, director Pierre Audi and ENO Music Director Edward Gardner talking about bringing this new work to the stage.
Thebans opens on 3 May 2014 and runs for 7 performances. All tickets £5-£60. http://www.eno.org/thebans
Christopher Cook in conversation with Philip Reed, writer and Britten specialist plus three members of the ENO Orchestra: William Lockhart timpani, Catherine Haggo first violin, John Thurgood horn. Performance by soprano Claire Mitcher accompanied by Martin Pacey. With apologies for the quality of sound recording on part of this podcast.
Christopher Cook in conversation with Elaine Tyler-Hall (ENO Staff Director) and Laurie Steiner (ENO Flys Supervisor)
Christopher Cook in conversation director, Simon McBurney, and Sarah Lenton, Opera & Theatre Historian
Christopher Cook in conversation with Arman Schwartz, Puccini / Italian opera specialist plus ENO Wigs and Make-up team.
Christopher Cook in conversation with David Nice, broadcaster and music journalist plus Jan Pohl on his role as Frosch.
Christopher Cook was in conversation with Edward Gardner, ENO's Music Director plus Maria Delgado, Professor of Theatre.
Christopher Cook was in conversation with Philip Reed, Britten specialist plus Deborah Warner, director. Performance by Charles Johnston covering the baritone roles in the production, accompanied by ENO Music Staff member, Murray Hipkin on piano.
Christopher Cook was in conversation with Andrew Dickson, journalist and Disney specialist, plus Christopher White, assistant conductor.
Christopher Cook was in conversation with Isabella Bywater, Costume and Set Designer. Performance by Lisa Wilson, soprano, covering the role of Mimi, accompanied by Richard McGrath.
Hello!
Here are the practice tracks for the Summer term. I will add more as we learn more.
There is a recording of you singing 'The Water Of Tyne' from the Bloomsbury concert that you are able to sing along with to practice, and pieces with everyone singing in Unison or switching between different parts are collectively put as one track.
Enjoy! And get practising! :)
Lx
Christopher Cook was in conversation with Michel van der Aa, composer and director, Frank van der Weij , technical producer and Murray Hipkin, assistant conductor. Performance by Claron McFadden soprano, singing the role of Iris Marinus.
Christopher Cook was in conversation with Michel van der Aa, composer and director, Frank van der Weij , technical producer and Murray Hipkin, assistant conductor. Performance by Claron McFadden soprano, singing the role of Iris Marinus.
Christopher Cook was in conversation with Sarah Lenton, Opera Historian. Performance by Ilona Domnich soprano, covering the role of Rosina, accompanied by Richard McGrath.
Christopher Cook was in conversation with Dr Margaret Reynolds, writer and broadcaster. Performance by Catherine Young, covering the role of Medea, accompanied by Christopher White.
Christopher Cook was in conversation with John McMurray, ENO's Head of Casting plus Martin Fitzpatrick, ENO's Head of Music and English translator of production. Performance by Claire Watkins, covering the role of Violetta, accompanied by Martin Fitzpatrick.
A short preview of Edward Seckerson's interview with Corinne Winters (Violetta in La traviata)
Christopher Cook was in conversation with Jonathan Manners, Head of ENO Music Administration plus Gonzalo Acosta, Assoc. Leader, ENO Orchestra. Performance by William Robert Allenby, covering the role of Koko, accompanied by Christopher Hopkins.
Christopher Cook was in conversation with Ryan Wigglesworth, conductor. Performance by Clare Presland, covering the role of Carmen.
Edward Seckerson interviews Richard Suart and Mary Bevan, who play Ko-Ko and Yum-Yum in ENO's 2012 revival of The Mikado.
Christopher Cook was in conversation with conductor Martyn Brabbins, baritone Adam Green and ENO repetiteur Richard Peirson.
Christopher Cook was in conversation with Sarah Lenton, Opera Historian. Performance by Natalie Montakhab, covering the role of Zerlina, accompanied by Chris Hopkins, ENO music staff.
Director Michael Keegan-Dolan joins Christopher Cook to look at his recent ENO production of Julius Caesar.
Christopher Cook is joined by Martinu specialist Dr Sharon Choa to explore Julietta, with musical performance from soprano Lisa Wilson accompanied by Christopher White, ENO music staff.
Christopher Cook and guests explore Benjamin Britten's tragic tale.
With Britten expert Philip Reed and musical performance from Duncan Rock and Martin Pacey.
Christopher Cook and guests explore Glanert's Caligula.
Featuring ENO Production Manager Nicholas Sperling and Artistic Director John Berry, with musical performance from Richard Morrison and Ashok Gupta.
Signers from ENO's new production of Billy Budd, Duncan Rock, Nicky Spence and Benedict Nelson talk with Ed Seckerson about Britten's great work as well as ENO's training programme, the ENO Harewood Artists.
Christopher Cook and guests explore one of Puccini's greatest works.
With opera historian Sarah Lenton, featuring musical performance from soprano Meeta Raval, accompanied by Andrew Smith.
Librettist Alice Goodman joins Christopher Cook to explore The Death of Klinghoffer. With musical performance from baritone Duncan Rock, accompanied by Ian Ryan.
ENO Artistic Director speaks to composer John Adams on ENO's new production of Adams's opera The Death of Klinghoffer.
Christopher Cook is joined by Music Director Edward Gardner to explore Strauss' Der Rosenkavalier. With musical performance from Katherine Broderick and Martin Fitzpatrick.
Christopher Cook in conversation with Staff Director Nina Brazier and Staff Director Production Manager Nicholas Sperling with performance from Suzanne Manuell and Nicholas Ansdell-Evans.
Christopher Cook is joined by director Deborah Warner and designer Tom Pye. With musical performance from Jonathan Stoughton and Martin Fitzpatrick.
ENO Talks: Edward Gardner and Edward Seckerson on Eugene Onegin by English National Opera
Christopher Cook explores Rameau's baroque masterpiece Castor and Pollux with Professor Graham Sadler. Featuring performance by Jassy Husk and Nicholas Ansdell-Evans.
Christopher Cook explores Mozart's comic masterpiece with director Fiona Shaw.With performance from Elizabeth Llewellyn and Sonia Ben-Santamaria.
Performances at the London Coliseum until the 10th November 2011.
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Featuring a script by award-winning children's author and illustrator Sally Gardner (I, Coriander).Her dramatic re-telling of the Puccini opera Tosca has been recorded by actress Emilia Fox (Silent Witness, Merlin).
Christopher Cook in conversation with Associate Director Rob Kearley, repetiteur Sonia Ben-Santamaria and Soprano Susan Young.
Edward Seckerson talks to Director Fiona Shaw about the challenge of approaching what might be Mozart's most perfect work.
Edward Seckerson explores Mieczyslaw Weinberg's The Passenger with Director David Pountney
Christopher Cook talks with Nico Muhly, 59 Productions and Gillian Moore about pulling an opera together.
Listen to composer Nico Muhly and librettist Craig Lucas discuss their collaborative process with Edward Seckerson. This track can be downloaded.
Stanley Wells CBE (Shakespeare specialist), Rosie Millard (journalist and broadcaster) and Leo Hussain join Christopher Cook to discuss A Midsummer Night's Dream, with a sung extract by counter-tenor, Iestyn Davies.
Journalist Edward Seckerson talks with Brindley Sherratt as he prepares for the role of Jacopo Fiesco at ENO.
Christopher Cook is joined by Aoife Monks (Lecturer Theatre Studies), David Cairns (writer / Berlioz' biographer) and Leah Hausman (Associate Director), with musical performance by Adrian Powter (cover, Mephistopheles) accompanied by Murray Hipkin (piano).