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TEA WITH NETTY #56: Harpist Joy Smith
Thu 5 SepNetty is joined by harpist Joy Smith in her cozy 17th-century weaver's cottage in Essex for the latest episode. Joy, who owns 9 harps, takes us through the world of harps. They talk about all sorts of topics, including old English phrases, fun string facts, and being a regular top of the pops.
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TEA WITH NETTY #55: Mezzo-soprano Beth Taylor
Fri 16 AugMezzo-soprano Beth Taylor joins Netty in the dressing rooms of Glyndebourne, who plays Cornelia in Handel's production of Giulio Cesare. They discuss voice production, singing in physically demanding roles, forestry, and everything in between.
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TEA WITH NETTY #54: Soprano Louise Alder
Thu 18 JulSoprano extraordinaire Louise Alder joins Netty for tea in Glyndebourne. Louise, who is currently performing as Cleopatra in Handel's Giulio Cesare, enlightens us with her family, educational and versatile singing background, her passion for musical theatre, and her multilingual talents.
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The Education Diaries
Mon 10 JunHow many concerts can the OAE do in 2 ½ days?
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TEA WITH NETTY #53: Conductor Constantin Trinks
Thu 6 JunConductor Constantin Trinks, who makes his Festival debut conducting Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte with the OAE, joins Netty for tea and a chat. He discusses his musical influences and shows a special fondness for certain composers such as Wagner, Strauss, and especially Wagner!
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TEA WITH NETTY #52: Bass-baritone Dingle Yandell
Mon 13 MayAs summer approaches, bass-baritone Dingle Yandell joins Netty in the fields of Glyndebourne for the latest episode. They have compelling conversations, from his discovery of British novelty pop act Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers to sharing experiences of music college auditions and there are revelations behind the meaning of names.
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TEA WITH NETTY #51: OAE Head of Digital Zen Grisdale
Thu 18 AprOAE’s Head of Digital Zen Grisdale spills the tea as he joins Netty in the latest episode. Zen is responsible for delivering all the wacky and wonderful digital content, from our distinctive instrument videos to paying homage to Coldplay and everything in between. He shares his creative thought process and how it all began in the least expected way! Be prepared for an episode of funny anecdotes, soup comps, sheds and more!
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The whole world is an enigma.
Wed 17 AprSecret themes, lost manuscripts, broken celebrity crushes… we explore the myriad ways that the music in our 2024/25 season teases us and why that is part of the thrill.
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