Discover the worlds of opera and ballet with exclusive podcasts from the Royal Opera House. http://www.roh.org.uk en Royal Opera House Tue, 02 Aug 2011 17:32:58 +0100 Thu, 12 Oct 2006 18:17:15 +0100 Typo3 Podcast Extension (nbo_podcast) Version 2.0.2 Discover the worlds of opera and ballet with exclusive podcasts from the Royal Opera House. Royal Opera House Wyl Menmuir wyl.menmuir@roh.org.uk no 60 French mezzo-soprano Sophie Koch has thrilled audiences at the Royal Opera House in a variety of roles, most recently in Massenet's Werther. She joins broadcaster Christopher Cook to celebrate her career to date. Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0100 www.roh.org.uk http://podcast.roh.org.uk/fileadmin/users/logo/Sophie_Koch_In_Conversation.mp3 00:31:00 Jonathan King no Sophie Koch, Royal Opera, Christopher Cook, Werther Royal Ballet Principal dancer Tamara Rojo in conversation with dance critic Luke Jennings at a recent Insights event on her career and future plans. Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0100 www.roh.org.uk http://podcast.roh.org.uk/fileadmin/users/logo/Tamara_Rojo_In_Con_Bounce.mp3 23:31:00 Jonathan King no Tamara Rojo, Royal Ballet, Luke Jennings Roberto Alagna tells us about the challenge of singing Radames in David McVicar's Aida as well as a look back to his early career. Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 www.roh.org.uk http://podcast.roh.org.uk/fileadmin/users/logo/february_2011_podcast1.mp3 00:06:00 Jonathan King no Roberto Alagna, Aida, David McVicar A behind the scenes look at the community-based Purfleet Opera: Ludd and Isis, which opens the Royal Opera House's new production park in Thurrock. Wed, 08 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000 www.roh.org.uk http://podcast.roh.org.uk/fileadmin/users/logo/december_2010_podcast.mp3 00:14:00 Royal Opera House no Purfleet Opera, Ludd and Isis, Thurrock, Royal Opera House Production Park Highlights from Krzysztof Szumanski's March 2008 recital at the Royal Opera House, accompanied by David Gowland Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 www.roh.org.uk http://podcast.roh.org.uk/fileadmin/users/jpya_szumanski.mp3 00:25:00 Royal Opera House no Krzysztof Szumanski, David Gowland, Jette Parker Young Artists Programme, Royal Opeara House We drop into a rehearsal of ROH2's Christmas Show Faeries, which includes both actors and puppets. Director Will Tuckett and members of the cast discuss this spectacular work. Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000 www.roh.org.uk http://podcast.roh.org.uk/fileadmin/users/logo/ROH_Nov_Podcast_Faeries.mp3 15:16:00 Royal Opera House no Royal Opera House, ROH2, Will Tuckett, Faeries The Royal Ballet has two new members in Nehemiah Kish and Itziar Mendizabal. We speak to them and another well-established dancer who joined from outside the Company, Sarah Lamb, to hear how it is to join without having come up through the Company’s ranks. We also speak to Swedish soprano Nina Stemme ahead of her appearance with The Royal Opera next spring in Beethoven’s Fidelio. Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0100 www.roh.org.uk http://podcast.roh.org.uk/fileadmin/users/logo/October_2010_podcast.mp3 00:16:00 Royal Opera House no Royal Ballet, Royal Opera, Fidelio, Nina Stemme, Sarah Lamb, Nehemiah Kish, Itziar Mendizabal A preview of the Jette Parker Young Artist recitals from Steven Ebel, Lukas Jakobski and Kai Rüütel. Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 www.roh.org.uk http://podcast.roh.org.uk/fileadmin/users/logo/sept_2010_podcast.mp3 00:09:00 Royal Opera House no Jette Parker Young Artists Programme, Steven Ebel, Lukas, Jakobski, Kai Rüütel We catch up with the Royal Ballet as they prepare to depart for their tour of Japan to find out why international touring is so important to the Company Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0100 www.roh.org.uk http://podcast.roh.org.uk/fileadmin/users/logo/june_2010_podcast.mp3 00:09:00 Royal Opera House no royal ballet, japan, tour Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon on his latest work for The Royal Ballet and bass baritone Erwin Schrott on his lead role in Le nozze di Figaro. Fri, 28 May 2010 00:00:00 +0100 www.roh.org.uk http://podcast.roh.org.uk/fileadmin/users/logo/May_2010_podcast.mp3 00:14:00 Royal Opera House no Christopher Wheeldon, Erwin Schrott Italian conductor Nicola Luisotti conducts David McVicar's new production of Verdi's Aida at the Royal Opera House this month. He tells us about his experience of working at the Royal Opera House as well as his philosophy of bringing music to life. Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0100 www.roh.org.uk http://podcast.roh.org.uk/fileadmin/users/logo/April_10_podcast.mp3 00:13:00 Royal Opera House no Nicola Luisotti, Aida, David McVicar, Royal Opera House A look at a new programme of work, Opera Shots and a conversation with Marianela Nuñez and Thiago Soares who are about to dance the lead roles in Cinderella together for the first time. Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 www.roh.org.uk http://podcast.roh.org.uk/fileadmin/users/logo/March_10_podcast.mp3 17:42:00 Royal Opera House no Marianela Nuñez, Thiago Soares, Cinderella, Opera Shots, Orlando Gough, Melanie Pappenheim Monica Mason, Director of the Royal Ballet and dancer/choreographer Liam Scarlett on the creation of new work. Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 www.roh.org.uk http://podcast.roh.org.uk/fileadmin/users/logo/February_2010_podcast.mp3 11:01:00 Royal Opera House no choreographer, choreography, Monica Mason, Liam Scarlett, Royal Ballet, Poulenc A look back across 10 years in the new building in Covent Garden and a glimpse of The Royal Opera's forthcoming production of The Gambler. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 www.roh.org.uk http://podcast.roh.org.uk/fileadmin/users/logo/January_2010_podcast.mp3 20:24:00 Royal Opera House no 10 year anniversary, Tony Hall, The Gambler, Antonio Pappano, Anthony Holden Highlights include more about the Jette Parker Young Artists Programme and an excerpt from Thomas Allen's recent 'in conversation' with Christopher Cook. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000 www.roh.org.uk http://podcast.roh.org.uk/fileadmin/users/logo/November_2009_podcast.mp3 12:40:00 Royal Opera House no Thomas Allen, Jette Parker, Young Artists, Royal Opera, Elaine Padmore, Royal Opera House Highlights include Letters of a Love Betrayed, Paul Hamlyn First Nights and Rufus Wainwright. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 www.roh.org.uk http://podcast.roh.org.uk/fileadmin/users/logo/Podcasts-september_podcast-MP3.mp3 16:38:00 Royal Opera House no royal opera house, Helen Hamlyn, Paul hamlyn first Nights, Rufus Wainwright, Isabel Allende Highlights from the filmed production of this cornerstone for The Royal Ballet's repertory. Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100 www.roh.org.uk http://podcast.roh.org.uk/fileadmin/users/logo/Sleeping_beauty__trailer.m4v 03:29:00 Royal Opera House no the sleeping beauty, the royal ballet, royal opera house, tchaikovsky Highlights from the filmed production of this grand and great opera. Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100 www.roh.org.uk http://podcast.roh.org.uk/fileadmin/users/logo/Don_Carlo_smNL.m4v 03:26:00 Royal Opera House no don carlo, Verdi, Nicolas Hytner, royal opera house Director Francesca Zambello dicusses her new production of The Tsarina's Slippers Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100 www.roh.org.uk http://podcast.roh.org.uk/fileadmin/users/logo/Cheravichki_Podcast.mp3 09:41:00 Royal Opera House no The Tsarina's Slippers, Tchaikovsky, Alexandra Polianichko, Francesca Zambello Director Francesca Zambello discusses her lively production of Carmen. Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100 www.roh.org.uk http://podcast.roh.org.uk/fileadmin/users/logo/Bizet_Podcast.mp3 10:36:00 Royal Opera House no bizet, carmen, francesca zambello, royal opera house, One of Verdi's most popular operas that has all the glamour and historical flavour of all its 19th century setting. Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100 www.roh.org.uk http://podcast.roh.org.uk/fileadmin/users/logo/UN_BALLO_EN_MASCHERA.m4v 02:42:00 Royal Opera House no un ballo in maschera, giuseppe verdi, the royal opera A work of pure enjoyment by the 20th century great choreographer George Balanchine Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100 www.roh.org.uk http://podcast.roh.org.uk/fileadmin/users/logo/ROH_BP4_Jewels_cut_3-BRIGHTCOVE_QT.m4v 03:17:00 Royal Opera House no Jewels, george balanchine, stravinsky, tchaikovsky, A rich programme of three short works celebrating the centenary of the birth of ballet of Diaghilev's Ballet Ruses. Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100 www.roh.org.uk http://podcast.roh.org.uk/fileadmin/users/logo/Les_sylphes_reedit_03-recom.m4v 10:05:00 Royal Opera House no Three Short Works - Les Sylphides, Sensorium and The Firebird, stravinsky, One of the most romantic and popular of The Royal Ballet's repertory. Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000 www.roh.org.uk http://podcast.roh.org.uk/fileadmin/users/logo/ROHB_Giselle__final_.m4v 03:41:00 Royal Opera House no Giselle, ballet, The Royal Ballet, Royal Opera House Discover Verdi's music, glorious singing, spectacular settings and great drama. Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100 www.roh.org.uk http://podcast.roh.org.uk/fileadmin/users/logo/3_il_trovatore_1000k.m4v 03:37:00 Royal Opera House no royal opera house, il trovatore, verdi Patricia Neary discusses the background to Jewels, particularly Rubies. Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100 www.roh.org.uk http://podcast.roh.org.uk/fileadmin/users/logo/Neary_Jewels_LongVersion.mp3 10:00:00 Royal Opera House no Jewels, George Balanchine, Patricia Neary, Stravinsky, Tchaikovsky, Faure, John Deathridge discusses the background to Lohengrin and why Wagner continues to be so popular. Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000 www.roh.org.uk http://podcast.roh.org.uk/fileadmin/users/logo/Wagner_Lohengrin.mp3 15:00:00 Royal Opera House no lohengrin, wagner, john deathridge Jessica Duchen, Korngold author and film music critic Gary Dalkin discuss the work of Korngold and his influence on film music today. Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.roh.org.uk/totestadt http://podcast.roh.org.uk/fileadmin/users/logo/korngoldpod.mp3 17:55:58 Royal Opera House no Die Tote Stadt, Erich Wolfgang Korngold, The Royal Opera, Film Music Interviews with authors Marina Warner and Fay Weldon discussing ETA Hoffmann and the influences on fairy stories today. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.roh.org.uk/hoffmann http://podcast.roh.org.uk/fileadmin/users/logo/hoff.mp3 12:00:34 Royal Opera House no Les Contes D'Hoffmann, The Tales of Hoffmann, Jacques Offenbach, Antonio Pappano Interview with Francesca Zambello discussing don giovanni at the Royal Opera House Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.roh.org.uk http://podcast.roh.org.uk/fileadmin/users/FrancescaZimbelloDonGiovanni.mp3 23:00:18 Royal Opera House no Don Giovanni, Royal Opera House, Mozart, Francesca Zambello Backstage tour of the Royal Opera House Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.roh.org.uk http://podcast.roh.org.uk/fileadmin/users/BackofHousePodcast.mp3 12:50:06 Royal Opera House no Royal Opera House, backstage area, backstage tour, workshops Exploration of the Royal Opera House front of house space Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.roh.org.uk http://podcast.roh.org.uk/ 12:28:47 Royal Opera House yes Royal Opera House, front of house, customer services information, Paul Hamlyn Hall, Royal Opera House Collections, food and drink, amphitheatre bar, restaurant, crush room, backstage tour Interview with Tim Watts with insights from Hogarth's The Rake's Progress exhibition at The Sir John Soane's Museum Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.roh.org.uk http://podcast.roh.org.uk/fileadmin/users/HogarthRakesProgress.mp3 10:16:29 Royal Opera House no St John Soane's Museum, Stravinsky, opera, Robert LePage, Thomas Ades, William Hogarth, Royal Opera House Exclusive interview with Pat Neary with George Balachine insights Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.roh.org.uk http://podcast.roh.org.uk/fileadmin/users/Three_Short_works_-_Patricia_Neary_Podcast.mp3 10:33:31 Royal Opera House no ballet, George Balachine, Pat Neary, Serenade, L'Invitation au voyage, Theme and Variations, Tchaikovsky Exclusive interviews and insights from the team behind Robert LePage's new production of Stravinsky's opera Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.roh.org.uk http://podcast.roh.org.uk/fileadmin/users/TheRakesProgressPodcast1.mp3 15:00:00 Royal Opera House no Stravinsky, opera, Robert LePage, Thomas Ades, WH Auden, devil, Royal Opera House Ugly sisters, a fairy godmother, a pumpkin carriage - everyone knows the Cinderella story... Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.roh.org.uk http://podcast.roh.org.uk/fileadmin/users/Cenerentola_final.mp3 12:38:43 Royal Opera House no Royal Opera House, Royal Opera, Rossini, Cinderella, Christmas, Cenerentola Götterdämmerung. Simon Callow reads from Wagner's letters written during the composition of his epic Ring Cycle. Fri, 12 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.roh.org.uk/ring http://podcast.roh.org.uk/fileadmin/users/Gotterdammerung.mp3 00:15:45 Royal Opera House no Royal Opera House, Royal Opera, Wagner, Ring, Ring Cycle, Rheingold, Simon Callow, Wagnerian, Götterdämmerung Siegfried Part B. Simon Callow reads from Wagner's letters written during the composition of his epic Ring Cycle. Thu, 11 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.roh.org.uk/ring http://podcast.roh.org.uk/fileadmin/users/Siegfriedpartb.mp3 00:13:35 Royal Opera House no Royal Opera House, Royal Opera, Wagner, Ring, Ring Cycle, Rheingold, Simon Callow, Wagnerian, Siegfried Siegfried Part A. Simon Callow reads from Wagner's letters written during the composition of his epic Ring Cycle. Tue, 02 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.roh.org.uk/ring http://podcast.roh.org.uk/fileadmin/users/Siegfriedparta.mp3 00:05:42 Royal Opera House no Royal Opera House, Royal Opera, Wagner, Ring, Ring Cycle, Rheingold, Simon Callow, Wagnerian Beyond Rheingold to the Walkure. Simon Callow reads from Wagner's letters written during the composition of his epic Ring Cycle. Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.roh.org.uk/ring http://podcast.roh.org.uk/fileadmin/users/Walkurepodcast.mp3 00:08:15 Royal Opera House no Royal Opera House, Royal Opera, Wagner, Ring, Ring Cycle, Rheingold, Simon Callow, Wagnerian, Walkure The Gestation of the Ring. Simon Callow reads from Wagner's letters written during the composition of his epic Ring Cycle. Sat, 04 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.roh.org.uk/ring http://podcast.roh.org.uk/fileadmin/users/Rheingold_4.mp3 00:13:09 Royal Opera House no Royal Opera House, Royal Opera, Wagner, Ring, Ring Cycle, Rheingold, Simon Callow, Wagnerian Janet McTeer introduces Gluck's dramatic tale of gods and men. Thu, 12 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://info.royaloperahouse.org/Home/Index.cfm http://podcast.roh.org.uk/fileadmin/users/Iphigeniepodcast.mp3 00:14:03 Royal Opera House no Iphigénie en Tauride, Opera, Gluck, Janet McTeer, Royal Opera, Royal Opera House "From the moment the curtain rises it is clear that Tosca is not and opera for the feint-hearted." Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://info.royaloperahouse.org/Home/Index.cfm http://podcast.roh.org.uk/fileadmin/users/tosca96.mp3 00:16:33 Royal Opera House no Opera, Royal Opera House, Royal Opera, Rory Bremner, Puccini, Tosca "It begins with a christening that goes horribly wrong, and it ends with a kiss..." Deborah Bull reveals how the well-loved fairy tale became one of the greatest classical ballets, and explores the connections between the music and movement. Thu, 07 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://info.royaloperahouse.org/Home/Index.cfm http://podcast.roh.org.uk/fileadmin/users/Sleeping_Beauty_Podcast.mp3 00:15:39 Royal Opera House no Ballet, Royal Opera House, Royal Ballet, Sleeping Beauty, fairy tale, dance Argentinian tenor José Cura talks to Christopher Cook about returning to the role of Stiffelio. Sat, 14 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0100 http://info.royaloperahouse.org/Home/Index.cfm http://podcast.roh.org.uk/fileadmin/users/Stiffelio_Podcast.mp3 00:10:25 Royal Opera House no Opera, Royal Opera House, Royal Opera, Stiffelio, José Cura, Verdi Bryn Terfel talks to Edward Seckerson about Gianni Schicchi Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.roh.org.uk http://podcast.roh.org.uk/fileadmin/users/GianniSchicchi.mp3 00:05:41 The Royal Opera House no Gianni Schicchi, Bryn Terfel, Royal Opera, Royal Opera House, Opera, Wales The Tempest composer Thomas Adès plays an extract from his production and talks to Tom Service about the music of The Tempest and interpreting Shakespeare's intriguing mystery play. Tue, 20 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://info.royaloperahouse.org/Home/Index.cfm http://podcast.roh.org.uk/fileadmin/users/tempestpodcast96.mp3 00:09:55 Royal Opera House no Royal Opera, Royal Opera House, Royal Ballet, Thomas Ades, The Tempest, Tempest, Shakespeare, Thomas Adès Artist Martin Firrell discusses his projections onto the outside of the Royal Opera House, which can be seen between 21 and 25 February 2007 after dark. Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://info.royaloperahouse.org/Home/Index.cfm http://podcast.roh.org.uk/fileadmin/users/ProjectionMP3.mp3 00:08:47 Royal Opera House no Royal Opera, Royal Opera House, Royal Ballet, Art, Installation Art, Public Art, Martin Firrell Deborah Bull reveals the magic of this classic ballet. Tue, 12 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0000 http://info.royaloperahouse.org/Home/Index.cfm http://podcast.roh.org.uk/fileadmin/users/Nutcracker64.mp3 00:14:27 Royal Opera House no Nutcracker, Ballet, Royal Ballet, Deborah Bull Rory Bremner discusses Bizet's passionate masterpiece. Tue, 12 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0000 http://info.royaloperahouse.org/Home/Index.cfm http://podcast.roh.org.uk/fileadmin/users/CARMEN_Pdcast_MP3.mp3 00:08:48 Royal Opera House no Opera, Carmen, Rory Bremner, Royal Opera, Royal Opera House