A service of thanksgiving for Dame Joan Sutherland
Service of Thanksgiving for Dame Joan Sutherland OM AC DBE (7 November 1926 – 10 October 2010) A Service of Thanksgiving for the late Dame Joan Sutherland, who died on 10 of October 2010, will be held...
View ArticleJohan Botha, Eva-Maria Westbroeck and Christian Gerhaher talk Tannhäuser
The Royal Opera's Tannhäuser © ROH 2011 Have a listen to a couple of short audio clips from Johan Botha, Eva-Maria Westbroeck and Christian Gerhaher as they talk about their recent roles in Tannhäuser...
View ArticleWatch: preview trailer for Anna Nicole
It has been a busy few months at the Royal Opera House. Few have been busier than our Digital Media team who have just finished an original concept trailer for Anna Nicole, a new opera by Director...
View ArticleBehind-the-scenes: Il barbiere di Siviglia General Rehearsal
Il Barbiere di Siviglia. © Mike Hoban 2009 Guest blogger John Osborn, who performed as Il Conte d'Almaviva in the Il barbiere di Siviglia General Rehearsal on Saturday 15 January, tells us first hand...
View ArticleA day in the life of Jette Parker Young Artist, Madeleine Pierard
New Zealand soprano Madeleine Pierard recently performed in December as the Sandman in our opera Hansel and Gretel. In this video she guides us through her preparation for the role - her rehearsals,...
View ArticleNominations announced for South Bank Show Awards
Liam Scarlett © ROH 2011 Good luck to the Royal Ballet’s Liam Scarlett, Brian Maloney and ex Jette Parker Young Artist Pumeza Matshikiza for tomorrow's South Bank Show Awards (25th January). Liam is...
View ArticleA World Stage - Rupert Pennefather
Rupert Pennefather has been dancing with The Royal Ballet since 1999, after completing his training with The Royal Ballet School. In 2006 he was promoted to First Soloist, and in 2008 became a...
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