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The O Word

Welsh National Opera

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How do you write a new opera? – The MusicJun 24, 2020

A clear, craft-first look at how a new opera takes shape.

This episode keeps its focus on the music, using Gareth Jones's WNO commission as a way into how a new opera gets built. The best moments are the practical ones.

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  1. 1

    WNO on Tour: On-Stage

    ·20m
  2. 2

    Modern Life: Figaro Forever

    ·25m
  3. 3

    Modern Life: Songs for the Future

    ·27m
  4. 4

    Blaze of Glory - Caroline Clegg and Stephen Higgins

    ·27m
  5. 5

    BONUS EPISODE - Gareth meets Tomáš Hanus

    ·28m
  6. 6

    WNO on Tour: Off-Stage

    ·33m
  7. 7

    Is singing good for you?

    This episode explores the health benefits of singing, contrasting its positive effects with the challenges posed by COVID-19 lockdowns on choirs, particularly for people with dementia and school programs.

    ·31m
  8. 8

    Blaze of Glory - Meurig Price, Tony Kear and Geraint York

    ·28m
  9. 9

    An Artist's Journey: Training - hosted by Tim Rhys-Evans

    ·43m
  10. 10

    An Artist's Journey: First Steps - hosted by Natalya Romaniw

    ·45m
  11. 11

    How important is philanthropy for opera?

    ·27m
  12. 12

    Is opera relevant to young audiences?

    ·35m
  13. 13

    Why do we need conductors?

    ·35m
  14. 14

    Why do we need a critical voice?

    ·39m
  15. 15

    Modern Life: Carmen Now and Then

    ·34m
  16. 16

    An Artist's Journey: Becoming a professional - hosted by Tianyi Lu

    ·45m
  17. 17

    Block By Block - Cherry Town, Moscow

    ·32m
  18. 18

    WNO on Tour: Ian Douglas, WNO Company Manager

    ·23m
  19. 19

    Blaze of Glory - Nafissatou Batu Daramy and Mark Llewellyn Evans

    ·25m
  20. 20

    What does it take to be an opera singer? With Mary Elizabeth Williams

    This episode features an interview with opera singer Mary Elizabeth Williams discussing her career, the impact of Covid-19 on performances, and the challenges of being an international opera singer.

    ·39m
  21. 21

    How do you direct an opera? With Daisy Evans

    ·32m
  22. 22

    How do you write a new opera? – The Libretto

    This episode explores the process of writing a new opera, focusing on the libretto and featuring an interview with librettist Emma Jenkins about her work and challenges during lockdown.

    ·36m
  23. 23

    What does it take to be a conductor? With Tomáš Hanus

    ·40m
  24. 24

    How do you write a new opera? – The Music

    This episode explores how to write a new opera, focusing on the music.

    Jun 24, 2020·30m·2 clips
  25. 25

    Is there a future for opera?

    This episode explores the future of opera post-Covid, featuring discussions with industry experts like Aidan Lang and James Clutton, and highlights youth engagement through programs like Welsh National Youth Opera to build future audiences and performers.

    Jun 17, 2020·36m·3 clips
  26. 26

    What does it take to be an opera singer?

    In the debut episode of The O Word, host Gareth Jones explores what it takes to be an opera singer by interviewing Welsh star Gwyn Hughes-Jones, discussing his career, the impact of coronavirus, and unique vocal practices.

    Jun 8, 2020·38m·3 clips
  27. 27

    The O Word - Teaser

    Jun 1, 2020·1m