Opera Now

Hattie Butterworth
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Opera Now brings lively insight from three Opera Now Magazine journalists: Editor Hattie alongside writers Holly and Jonathan. Expect the latest news, as well as interviews with opera creatives, critic's takes on recent productions and a smart discussion on a big issue in the opera world – accessible and engaging for newbies, lovers and insiders alike.

Episodios

  1. 30 ABR

    Episode 7: Change at the Met and the prompter box

    In this week's episode of the Opera Now podcast, Hattie Butterworth, Holly Baker and Jonny Whiting discuss Peter Gelb's plans to leave the Met, the importance of the prompter box, and Così fan tutte at the ENO!

    32 min

  2. 8 ABR

    In the studio with designer Chloe Lamford

    In this episode, Holly Baker joins set designer Chloe Lamford at her garden studio in Deal, Kent to discuss Chloe's journey into opera set design, working with composer Kaija Saariaho and her approach to working internationally. Visit our website and subscribe to Opera Now Magazine! Explore Chloe Lamford's work here

    18 min

  3. 30 MAR

    Reviews from Berlin

    In this episode of the Opera Now podcast, Holly speaks to Opera Now critic Hugo Shirley about recent operas he has seen in Berlin, Barrie Kosky and gets a behind-the-scenes insight into writing an opera review.  Visit our website: https://www.opera-now.com/ Read Hugo's recent reviews here: https://www.opera-now.com/content/reviews/janaceks-the-cunning-little-vixen-at-staatsoper-berlin-live-review https://www.opera-now.com/content/reviews/shostakovich-lady-macbeth-of-mtsensk-at-komische-oper-berlin-live-review https://www.opera-now.com/content/reviews/korngold-violanta-at-deutsche-oper-berlin-live-review

    32 min

  4. 20 MAR

    Opera vs Musicals

    In this episode, we discuss the closure of the Kennedy Cente, Jonny talks about the moment musicals and opera became two separate entities, and Holly is taught about leitmotifs in opera! Instagram: @operanowmagazine Visit our website: https://www.opera-now.com/

    30 min

  5. 18 FEB

    Translations, Verismo, and Ralph Fiennes' Onegin

    This week we discuss Deborah Warner's appointment as Artistic Director of the Park Avenue Armory, Jonny teaches Holly about the post-Romantic operatic style of Verismo, and Mark Pullinger joins us to discuss Ralph Fiennes' operatic directorial debut with 'Onegin' at Paris National Opera! Subscribe to Opera Now Magazine!: https://www.opera-now.com/ Read Mark's full review here: https://www.opera-now.com/content/reviews/tchaikovsky-eugene-onegin-at-paris-opera-live-review

    55 min

  6. 21 ENE

    Opera and politics with Thangam Debbonaire

    As news breaks that Washington National Opera has left the Kennedy Centre under Trump's leadership, in this episode we are talking all about opera and politics. Thangam Debbonaire joins Holly Baker to speak about her new position as CEO of the newly-formed UK Opera Association and Jonny teaches Hattie and Holly all about Wagner's impact on the design of theatres. We also review the English National Opera's production of HMS Pinafore and compare Janáček's Makropulos Affair with the LSO and at the Royal Opera. Subscribe to Opera Now and explore the new website!  Read Holly's piece on Washington National Opera here

    49 min

  7. 22/12/2025

    Opera Apprenticeships, Critics, and Bel Canto

    In today's podcast Hattie Butterworth, Holly Baker and Jonathan Whiting discuss the latest opera news, the importance of critics, and the bel canto style. Andrew Mellor joins Hattie to discuss the Scandinavian season! Instagram: @operanowmagazine https://www.opera-now.com/

    48 min

  8. 08/12/2025

    Introductions, ENO, and Elitism

    In the first episode of the all-new Opera Now podcast, Editor Hattie Butterworth is joined by journalists and friends Holly Baker and Jonathan Whiting to discuss news and reviews from around the opera world. They also ask about opera's elitist stereotype and teach Holly all about the FACH system... Shows reviewed: Pelleas in Geneva: read here Dead Man Walking at ENO: read here Explore our website and subscribe today! opera-now.com Music created by Jonathan Whiting Edited by Georgia Keeley

    36 min
  • 8 episodios

Información

Opera Now brings lively insight from three Opera Now Magazine journalists: Editor Hattie alongside writers Holly and Jonathan. Expect the latest news, as well as interviews with opera creatives, critic's takes on recent productions and a smart discussion on a big issue in the opera world – accessible and engaging for newbies, lovers and insiders alike.

Ficha técnica

  • Creado por
    Hattie Butterworth
  • Años en activo
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodios
    8
  • Clasificación
    Apto
  • Derechos de autor
    © 2025
  • Sitio web del podcast
    Opera Now
  • Proveedor

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