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Opera Holland Park's Director of Opera, James Clutton, in conversation with artists and creatives across the industry.

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    • 5.0 • 21 Ratings

Opera Holland Park's Director of Opera, James Clutton, in conversation with artists and creatives across the industry.

    93. In conversation with Members, Musicians and the Development team

    93. In conversation with Members, Musicians and the Development team

    Join James Clutton for the day on our annual Envoy Reception! He chats to our Development team about upcoming plans, meets some of our most loyal supporters and hears from some of our musicians. Have a listen to find out more about the world of membership at OHP and what it's like to be part of the OHP family.

    • 19 min
    92. In conversation with Isabella Farrell at the OHP Christmas Extravaganza

    92. In conversation with Isabella Farrell at the OHP Christmas Extravaganza

    In this episode, James Clutton and Education and Outreach Manager Isabella Farrell reflect on OHP's Christmas Extravaganza. Having visited care homes, hospital wards and community groups across Kensington, James also chats to residents at The Royal Hospital and members of our new intergenerational choir.

    • 19 min
    91. In conversation with the cast and creatives after the Itch studio run

    91. In conversation with the cast and creatives after the Itch studio run

    James Clutton catches up with the team after the emotional and exciting studio run of Itch to hear their thoughts

    • 37 min
    90. In Conversation with Charlotte Badham and Laura Lolita Perešivana

    90. In Conversation with Charlotte Badham and Laura Lolita Perešivana

    In today’s episode, James Clutton speaks to Charlotte Badham and Laura Lolita Perešivana who are playing the title roles in Opera Holland Park’s 2023 production of Engelbert Humperdinck’s 1893 Hansel and Gretel. They discuss the joys and challenges of freshly tackling such well loved characters.

    • 28 min
    89. In conversation with Wasfi Kani

    89. In conversation with Wasfi Kani

    In today's episode, James Clutton (whilst possibly breaking into a house in Mayfair) has an extended conversation with Wasfi Kani, the founder of Grange Park Opera. James delves into Wasfi's life and career, from her first interactions with classical music to her leadership style, and both discuss their role in the world of opera and opera's role in the current world.

    • 52 min
    88. In conversation after the first listen of Itch

    88. In conversation after the first listen of Itch

    Today James Clutton speaks to the cast, Composer, Librettist, Associate Director and producers of Itch, Opera Holland Park's new opera by Jonathan Dove, after the team have heard it played through for the first time.

    • 31 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
21 Ratings

21 Ratings

@pebblefairy ,

Opera insights

A lovely insight into the world of opera and Opera Holland Park 😊Thanks!

lamd7 ,

Honest, witty, funny and human insight into the opera world

The opera business is not usually a very opaque one and so this podcast by the personable, brilliant James Clutton is a welcome addition to opera’s online presence.

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