Tea with Netty

Nick Pritchard was selected for OAE’s very first intake of our singers scheme, Rising Stars, in 2017 and has since gone on to prove his credentials and versatility with enormous panache. At this time of year one is most likely to hear him singing the Evangelist in the Bach Passions, but he is equally at home in other genres, such as oratorio, opera, lieder, contemporary music and Gilbert and Sulli...

Monica Huggett  gravitated to the baroque violin in the early 70’s, also appearing with classical and contemporary music groups, and even in sessions with the Rolling Stones! She became well-known as a soloist, leader and director, notably with the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra and Trio Sonnerie, and appeared as soloist and director with OAE, as well as recording the Mozart violin concertos with us....

Netty has a cuppa with Peter Whelan. Peter is a man of many parts. He used to be principal bassoon for the OAE and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and he now has his own ensemble; Ensemble Marsyas. He has directed for English Touring Opera and Irish National opera and teaches at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.  ___ Tea with Netty is the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment's podcast host...

Matthew Rose is an extremely versatile bass opera-singer, with an enormous repertoire from Monteverdi to Wagner, and beyond. He appears all over the world, but when in the UK can be found either on a golf-course, or in the audience of concert halls. In this episode of Tea with Netty, he divulges his musical philosophy to Netty as well as providing insight into the world of opera from the stage. __...

This week, Netty is joined by Laurence Cummings; a much loved keyboard player/ director who has a long history with the OAE, including many Glyndebourne seasons. As Christmas is approaching, and therefore the season for ‘The Messiah’, Laurence shares his thoughts about his own approach to performing this. He is extremely lively and  entertaining, and even shares with us his dramatic experience of ...

Netty talks to two singers on our Rising Stars of the Enlightenment scheme: Bethany Horak-Hallett and Zoe Brookshaw. The two singers will be appearing in our Demons in the Bath: Aci, Galatea e Polifemo concert at Southbank on 23 January 2022. Tea with Netty is our podcast hosted by viola player Annette Isserlis (Netty). Over a cuppa (or something a little stronger…), Netty chats with a variety of...

This week’s guest on Tea with Netty is Donald Macleod – much loved presenter of Composer of the Week on BBC Radio 3.  Tea with Netty is our podcast hosted by viola player Annette Isserlis (Netty). Over a cuppa (or something a little stronger…), Netty chats with a variety of conductors, players and other guests as she ‘spills the tea’ on the side of classical music you don’t normally hear. Availabl...

Netty sits down with Colin Kitching. Colin originally joined the OAE as a player in the viola section and has gone on to be our Librarian. As his retirement approaches, Netty takes a look back at Colin’s long and respected life in the profession.  ___ Tea with Netty is our podcast hosted by viola player Annette Isserlis (Netty). Over a cuppa (or something a little stronger…), Netty chats with a va...

As the OAE perform Così fan tutte at Glyndebourne, Netty speaks to Riccardo Minasi, who is conducting the Orchestra. The pair have a laugh in sharing their entertaining moments from the show. Tea with Netty is the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment’s podcast hosted by viola player Annette Isserlis (Netty). Over a cuppa (or something a little stronger…), Netty chats with a variety of conductors,...

Netty is joined by three violins from the OAE violin section; Henry Tong, Dominika Feher and Nia Lewis. The foursome compare and contrast their chosen trajectories towards OAE and learn a lot about each other in the process. Tea with Netty is the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment's podcast hosted by viola player Annette Isserlis (Netty). Over a cuppa (or something a little stronger...), N...

Netty spills with tea with OAE founding member and Principal Flute Lisa Beznosiuk. Lisa shares stories about how she accidentally found classical music before becoming obsessed with it.  __ Tea with Netty is the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment's podcast hosted by viola player Annette Isserlis (Netty). Over a cuppa (or something a little stronger...), Netty chats with a variety of conduc...

Netty shares a brew with renowned conductor and OAE Principal Artist, Vladimir Jurowski. Vladimir reflects on growing up in Russia with a music family and discusses how music and politics go hand in hand. Tea with Netty is the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment's podcast hosted by viola player Annette Isserlis (Netty). Over a cuppa (or something a little stronger...), Netty chats with a va...

In this episode of Tea with Netty, Mark Padmore joins our host to discuss our co-production with Marquee TV of Bach’s St John Passion. Mark first did the St John Passion with us in 2005 and has revisited it over the years. Netty and Mark discuss their deeper understanding of the music and where they hope to go with it in the future. Tea with Netty is the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment'...

In our latest episode, Netty is joined by OAE founding member, Alison Bury, and share some giggles over a cuppa. The pair reminisce about starting their baroque careers together at college and share stories of their friendship through music. Tea with Netty is the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment's podcast hosted by viola player Annette Isserlis (Netty). Over a cuppa (or something a littl...

In this episode, Netty shares a cuppa with Sir András Schiff and delves into his musical development in Hungary, the significance of the fortepiano in setting tempo and the importance of Bach. Tea with Netty is the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment's podcast hosted by viola player Annette Isserlis (Netty). Over a cuppa (or something a little stronger...), Netty chats with a variety of con...

This month Netty shares a brew with the Director of the BBC Proms, David Pickard. The pair trace his career from his Hollywood aspirations as a child, through his time at the Royal Opera House, Glyndebourne and Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment.  Along the way, David spills the T on his secret to playing piano duets and jokes about which piece of music can 'fix' a programme. ___ Tea...

"Sing like you're being tortured."  Roderick Williams shares his experience working with Peter Sellars on the St John Passion; the taste of Southbank's Royal Festival Hall floor and weeping with forgiveness for a savage choir. Later in the conversation, Netty and Roderick reminisce on their recent performance of Bach's Ich Habe Genug without an audience. Roderick talks abo...

Have we given away too much? In this episode, Netty sits down with Sir Nicholas Kenyon, former music critic, responsible for the Proms from 1996 - 2007 and now Managing Director of the Barbican Centre to discuss the tough questions facing our industry. ___ Tea with Netty is the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment's podcast hosted by viola player Annette Isserlis (Netty). Over a cuppa (or so...

In this episode, Netty sits down with one of the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment's founding members, Cat Mackintosh to talk about how the OAE was formed back in the 1980s, and what else was happening in the early music scene back then. The pair also share a giggle about what is the most democratic music and what happens when a conductor suggests something that musicians don't like!...

In this episode, Netty sits down with Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment CEO Crispin Woodhead to discuss his theory on why you might be forgiven for falling asleep during a concert and how Mozart in the Jungle is more truth than fiction. ___ Tea with Netty is the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment's podcast hosted by viola player Annette Isserlis (Netty). Over a cuppa (or something a li...

In this special quarantine episode, Netty chats with violinist Alina Ibragimova about how she's getting on in lockdown, her childhood in Russia and goat yoga. ___ Tea with Netty is the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment's podcast hosted by viola player Annette Isserlis (Netty). Over a cuppa (or something a little stronger...), Netty chats with a variety of conductors, players and othe...

For this episode, Netty popped down to Devon to chat with OAE Emeritus Conductor and period instrument legend Sir Roger Norrington at his home.  Sir Roger, who has been with us from the very beginning, is famous for conducting from a swivelling office chair, encouraging applause between movements and his disdain for vibrato, not to mention his energising performances and fresh perspectives on Beet...

Netty shares a breakfast brew with conductor and composer Iván Fischer. Hear them debate the function of a symphony orchestra; empathy for first-time listeners and why he’ll never enter the doors of an opera house again. ___ Tea with Netty is the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment's podcast hosted by viola player Annette Isserlis (Netty). Over a cuppa (or something a little stronger...), N...

John Butt is an organist, conductor and leading expert on the music of JS Bach. He is both Gardiner Professor of Music at the University of Glasgow and musical director of Edinburgh’s period instrument orchestra, Dunedin Consort and when he's not doing all of that, he is also one of our Principal artists. Netty draws out some hilarious anecdotes and reveals the man behind the towering intelle...

What's brewing backstage with the Orchestra? In September 2019, Netty met up with countertenor Iestyn Davies during our run of Handel's Agrippina at the Royal Opera House, where he sang the role of Ottone. They discuss Iestyn's archaeology degree, how you don't choose to become a countertenor, and the important role of Cathedrals in British musical life.  Tea with Netty is the...