46. In conversation with Mezzo-Soprano Jennifer Johnston

09/08/20 • 41 min

Mezzo-soprano Jennifer Johnston joins the podcast to talk about her recent work on Bitesize Proms (a series of mini-proms showcasing world class talent), and Notes from Musicians Kitchens (a collection of recipes from musicians, in aid of Help Musicians UK). She also discusses her career, and what it was like growing up as a young singer with a big voice. 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.

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45. In conversation with Rebecca Meltzer, John Savournin and Julia Mintzer

In this episode James is joined by Rebecca Meltzer (director, producer and Associate Artistic Director of Waterperry Opera Festival), John Savournin (singer, director, producer and Artistic Director of Charles Court Opera), and Julia Mintzer (Stage Director, Mezzo-Soprano and Director of Production at Hampstead Garden Opera). They discuss their respective experiences putting on outdoor opera performances for audiences this summer. 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.

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With the podcast celebrating its first birthday, we welcome the great baritone, Sir Thomas Allen. In a conversation peppered with humorous and insightful anecdotes from across the industry, James and Sir Thomas discuss the singer's illustrious career. 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.