From the Producer's Office

In this episode, OHP Director of Opera James Clutton is joined by Playlist for Life Founder Sally Magnusson and Andy Lownde as they discuss the charity's important work supporting people living with dementia through music. With powerful anecdotes and advice for carers, they reflect on the power of music and how Opera Holland Park first starting working alongside them in 2013. We release this podca...

In this episode, tenor Allan Clayton joins OHP Director of Opera James Clutton for a conversation covering everything from how Allan first got into classical music, the joy of the rehearsal room and British opera as a whole. He reflects on some of his recent roles, including Brett Dean’s Hamlet at Glyndebourne, his work with director Barrie Kosky, and the new production of Jenůfa at the Royal Oper...

On Saturday 23 May 2020 from 10am, Opera Holland Park will be hosting its first Virtual Open Day with interactive online workshops, music and activities for all the family. With the 2020 Season at the theatre in Holland Park postponed until further notice, this year's annual event will be held online, but with all the same opportunities to have fun, meet new people, learn new skills, and find out...

In this episode, OHP Director of Opera James Clutton is joined by soprano Anush Hovhannisyan and conductor Dane Lam who were due to be working together this summer in our postponed 2020 production of Eugene Onegin. They discuss the initial stages of working on a new opera, from studying the score at home to the first days in the rehearsal room, and the dialogue that exists between the director, co...

Opera Holland Park's Director of Opera James Clutton chats to composer Will Todd, director Martin Duncan, producer Sarah Crabtree and soprano Fflur Wyn on the process behind, and memories of, commissioning the family opera Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. They discuss everything from how the idea initially came about and workshopping the piece in November 2012 to its premiere on the Yucca Lawn in...

From the Producer's Office is a series of informal podcasts with Opera Holland Park’s Director of Opera, James Clutton. In conversation with creatives and collaborators across the industry, we explore the process of putting opera on stage, and how the artists involved approach their craft. In this episode, James talks to Chief Executive, Matthew Swann and cellist Rebecca Knight from the City of Lo...

From the Producer's Office is a series of informal podcasts with Opera Holland Park’s Director of Opera, James Clutton. In conversation with creatives and collaborators across the industry, we explore the process of putting opera on stage, and how the artists involved approach their craft. In this episode, James chats to a great friend of Opera Holland Park, soprano Anne Sophie Duprels. In this to...

From the Producer's Office is a series of informal podcasts with Opera Holland Park’s Director of Opera, James Clutton. In conversation with creatives and collaborators across the industry, we explore the process of putting opera on stage, and how the artists involved approach their craft. In this episode, James is joined by two of the greatest singers of their generation, soprano Natalya Romaniw...

From the Producer's Office is a series of informal podcasts with Opera Holland Park’s Director of Opera, James Clutton. In conversation with creatives and collaborators across the industry, we explore the process of putting opera on stage, and how the artists involved approach their craft. In this episode, James is joined by Guardian political sketch writer and journalist John Crace. They discuss...

From the Producer's Office is a series of informal podcasts with Opera Holland Park’s Director of Opera, James Clutton. In conversation with creatives and collaborators across the industry, we explore the process of putting opera on stage, and how the artists involved approach their craft. In this episode, James is joined by promoter and producer Raymond Gubbay. Raymond discusses his trailblazing...

From the Producer's Office is a series of informal podcasts with Opera Holland Park’s Director of Opera, James Clutton. In conversation with creatives and collaborators across the industry, we explore the process of putting opera on stage, and how the artists involved approach their craft. In this episode, James is joined by David Pickard, Director of the BBC Proms. They discuss their beginnings i...

From the Producer's Office is a series of informal podcasts with Opera Holland Park’s Director of Opera, James Clutton. In conversation with creatives and collaborators across the industry, we explore the process of putting opera on stage, and how the artists involved approach their craft. In this episode, James is joined by Donald Macleod, presenter of Composer of the Week on BBC Radio 3. Donald...

From the Producer's Office is a series of informal podcasts with Opera Holland Park’s Director of Opera, James Clutton. In conversation with creatives and collaborators across the industry, we explore the process of putting opera on stage, and how the artists involved approach their craft. In this episode, James is joined by classical music agents Ben Rayfield of Rayfield Allied and Helen Hogh of...

From the Producer's Office is a series of informal podcasts with Opera Holland Park’s Director of Opera, James Clutton. In conversation with creatives and collaborators across the industry, we explore the process of putting opera on stage, and how the artists involved approach their craft. In this episode, Royal Albert Hall CEO Craig Hassall joins the podcast, for a conversation covering everythin...

From the Producer's Office is a series of informal podcasts with Opera Holland Park’s Director of Opera, James Clutton. In conversation with creatives and collaborators across the industry, we explore the process of putting opera on stage, and how the artists involved approach their craft. In this episode, Ruth Mulholland – company manager of the Royal Opera – joins the podcast. She talks to James...

From the Producer's Office is a series of informal podcasts with Opera Holland Park’s Director of Opera, James Clutton. In conversation with creatives and collaborators across the industry, we explore the process of putting opera on stage, and how the artists involved approach their craft. In this episode, James talks to Julia Burbach and takis, who will be directing and designing our 2020 product...

From the Producer's Office is a series of informal podcasts with Opera Holland Park’s Director of Opera, James Clutton. In conversation with creatives and collaborators across the industry, we explore the process of putting opera on stage, and how the artists involved approach their craft. In this episode, James is joined by Paule Constable, the Olivier and Tony Award-winning lighting designer. Th...

From the Producer's Office is a series of informal podcasts with Opera Holland Park’s Director of Opera, James Clutton. In conversation with creatives and collaborators across the industry, we explore the process of putting opera on stage, and how the artists involved approach their craft. In this episode, James is joined by Kitty Whately and Anna Patalong of Swap'ra (Supporting Women and Parents...

From the Producer's Office is a series of informal podcasts with Opera Holland Park's Director of Opera, James Clutton. In conversation with creatives and collaborators across the industry, we explore the process of putting opera on stage, and how the artists approach their craft. In this episode, James is joined by director and producer Tom Hawkes, who has been directing at Opera Holland Park sin...

From the Producer's Office is a series of informal podcasts with Opera Holland Park's Director of Opera, James Clutton. In conversation with creatives and collaborators across the industry, we explore the process of putting opera on stage, and how the artists approach their craft. In this episode, James is joined by Lucy Schaufer and Christopher Gillett of Wild Plum Arts. They discuss how they cam...

From the Producer's Office is a series of informal podcasts with Opera Holland Park’s Director of Opera, James Clutton. In conversation with creatives and collaborators across the industry, we explore the process of putting opera on stage, and how the artists involved approach their craft. In this episode, James is joined by three members of the Opera Holland Park Chorus: Yolanda Grant-Thompson, N...

From the Producer's Office is a series of informal podcasts with Opera Holland Park's Director of Opera, James Clutton. In conversation with creatives and collaborators across the industry, we explore the process of putting opera on stage, and how the artists approach their craft. This episode was recorded on location at Bergen National Opera, following the opening night of Sweeney Todd. James tal...

From the Producer's Office is a series of informal podcasts with Opera Holland Park's Director of Opera, James Clutton. In conversation with creatives and collaborators across the industry, we explore the process of putting opera on stage, and how the artists approach their craft. In this episode, Deputy Stage Managers Tom Jackson-Chaffey and Emma Ryan join James for a discussion about all things...

From the Producer's Office is a series of informal podcasts with Opera Holland Park's Director of Opera, James Clutton. In conversation with creatives and collaborators across the industry, we explore the process of putting opera on stage, and how the artists approach their craft. In this episode, James is joined by Stephen Langridge, Artistic Director of Glyndebourne. They discuss Artistic Direct...

From the Producer's Office is a series of informal podcasts with Opera Holland Park’s Director of Opera, James Clutton. In conversation with creatives and collaborators across the industry, we explore the process of putting opera on stage, and how the artists involved approach their craft. In this episode, James is joined by soprano Alison Langer and director Christopher Luscombe, who are both par...