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Opera Holland Park's Director of Opera, James Clutton, in conversation with artists and creatives across the industry.

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  • May 15 · 27 min

    EP 104. In conversation with José de Eça

    Portuguese tenor José de Eça (La fanciulla del West) joins James Clutton on from the producer’s office to discuss his career, performing at Opera Holland Park and more! Book now to see José in La fanciulla del West at Opera Holland Park: https://operahollandpark.com/productions/la-fanciulla-del-west-2/ Follow us on Spotify for upcoming video podcasts, and visit ⁠⁠⁠operahollandpark.com⁠. Thank you to Riverstone for providing the wonderful recording space. Riverstone combines exceptional residences, intuitive service and refined hospitality for a new era of luxury living for over 65s. Discover more at ⁠http://www2.riverstoneliving.com/s/V9LUj⁠

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    April 29 · 27 min

    EP 103: Charlotte Corderoy on working as a young conductor in the opera industry

    Conductor Charlotte Corderoy (Così fan tutte, The Barber of Seville) joins James Clutton to discuss all things conducting, from starting as a Young Artist at OHP, her work with director Cecilia Stinton on The Barber of Seville ahead of their next collaboration, Così fan tutte, and her experiences working as a conductor in the industry.Book now to see Charlotte in Così fan tutte: https://operahollandpark.com/productions/cosi-fan-tutte-3/Follow us on Spotify for upcoming video podcasts, and visit ⁠⁠operahollandpark.comThank you to Riverstone for providing the wonderful recording space. Riverstone combines exceptional residences, intuitive service and refined hospitality for a new era of luxury living for over 65s. Discover more at http://www2.riverstoneliving.com/s/V9LUj

  • Dec 15, 2025 · 38 min

    EP 102: Alison Langer on imposter syndrome, advice for young artists and being a mum in the opera industry

    Soprano Alison Langer joins James Clutton to discuss the world of working as an opera singer, from imposter syndrome to her experiences as a Young Artist with Opera Holland Park, as well as what it's like being a working mum in the opera industry. Find out more about Alison Langer's upcoming role in Die Fledermaus at Opera Holland Park here: Die Fledermaus - Opera Holland Park

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    Dec 3, 2025 · 38 min

    EP 101. In Conversation with Will Todd

    We return with Episode 101 of From the Producer’s Office, featuring composer Will Todd. James Clutton speaks with Will Todd about his musical journey, his creative process, and the upcoming production of Opera Holland Park's A Christmas Carol. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for upcoming video podcasts, and visit operahollandpark.com

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    Nov 6, 2025 · 51 min

    James Clutton in Conversation with Petroc Trelawny

    For this special edition of From the Producer's Office, James Clutton is joined by Petroc Trelawney (BBC Radio InTune) for a candid conversation spanning James’s 25 years at Opera Holland Park. In it, they discuss his route into opera, the inner workings behind putting together a new production and how the demands of running the company have changed over the last quarter of a century. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for upcoming video podcasts, and visit operahollandpark.com for more details and the latest news.

  • Jul 11, 2025 · 25 min

    99. In Conversation with Jennifer France

    James Clutton speaks with soprano Jennifer France ahead of her role-debut at Opera Holland Park in Lucia di Lammermoor. Fugitive ghosts and a bitter feud between two families form the background to Donizetti’s mesmerising Gothic tale of madness and forced marriage. Lucia di Lammermoor will run at Opera Holland Park from 18 July - 1 August: https://operahollandpark.com/productions/lucia-di-lammermoor-3/

  • Dec 11, 2024 · 32 min

    98. In conversation with the team behind A Christmas Carol

    Ahead of Opera Holland Park’s upcoming production of A Christmas Carol, James Clutton sits down with the Will Todd (Composer) and David Simpatico (Librettist), Ceci Calf (Designer) and Martin Duncan (Director) in the rehearsal room. At Sinfonia Smith Square, Will Todd and David Simpatico’s enchanting musical retelling of A Christmas Carol weaves the melodies of traditional Victorian carols and the midwinter chimes of handbells through each episode of Charles Dickens’s seasonal ghost story. A Christmas Carol will run from 17-18 December at Sinfonia Smith Square in London, and on 16 December at Holy Trinity Church. operahollandpark.com/productions/a-…ristmas-carol/

  • Jul 16, 2024 · 17 min

    96. In conversation with soprano Alison Langer

    James Clutton sits down with soprano Alison Langer to talk about starting her career in Opera Holland Park Young Artists scheme, the roles she's performed with the company and her upcoming role as Nedda in Pagliacci ahead of its opening night.

  • Feb 1, 2024 · 19 min

    93. In conversation with Members, Musicians and the Development team

    Join James Clutton for the day on our annual Envoy Reception! He chats to our Development team about upcoming plans, meets some of our most loyal supporters and hears from some of our musicians. Have a listen to find out more about the world of membership at OHP and what it's like to be part of the OHP family.

  • Dec 15, 2023 · 19 min

    92. In conversation with Isabella Farrell at the OHP Christmas Extravaganza

    In this episode, James Clutton and Education and Outreach Manager Isabella Farrell reflect on OHP's Christmas Extravaganza. Having visited care homes, hospital wards and community groups across Kensington, James also chats to residents at The Royal Hospital and members of our new intergenerational choir.

  • May 16, 2023 · 28 min

    90. In Conversation with Charlotte Badham and Laura Lolita Perešivana

    In today’s episode, James Clutton speaks to Charlotte Badham and Laura Lolita Perešivana who are playing the title roles in Opera Holland Park’s 2023 production of Engelbert Humperdinck’s 1893 Hansel and Gretel. They discuss the joys and challenges of freshly tackling such well loved characters.

  • Mar 1, 2023 · 52 min

    89. In conversation with Wasfi Kani

    In today's episode, James Clutton (whilst possibly breaking into a house in Mayfair) has an extended conversation with Wasfi Kani, the founder of Grange Park Opera. James delves into Wasfi's life and career, from her first interactions with classical music to her leadership style, and both discuss their role in the world of opera and opera's role in the current world.

  • Feb 3, 2023 · 31 min

    88. In conversation after the first listen of Itch

    Today James Clutton speaks to the cast, Composer, Librettist, Associate Director and producers of Itch, Opera Holland Park's new opera by Jonathan Dove, after the team have heard it played through for the first time.

  • Nov 3, 2022 · 1 hr 9 min

    87. In conversation with Paul Carey Jones

    In this extended episode, James Clutton speaks to Paul Carey Jones, an OHP veteran, about Paul's journey into opera and the of value theatre and live performance, and they both consider the future of what opera is and where and how it will exist in uncertain times ahead. Buy his book, Giving it away, here: https://www.paulcareyjones.net/buy

  • Jul 14, 2022 · 26 min

    86: In conversation with the March sisters after the studio run

    Today, James Clutton speaks to the cast and director of Little Women after an exciting and emotional studio run. On the warmest day of the year in England, Charlotte Badham, Kitty Whately, Lizzie Karani, Harriet Eyley and Ella Marchment talk to James about the buzz of the studio run, the journey the team has been on, and the excitement of getting the show on stage.

  • May 25, 2022 · 28 min

    85. In conversation with the Carmen cast at the Sitzprobe

    In today's episode, James Clutton chats to the cast and associate conductor of Carmen during their Sitzprobe. It's many of the team's favourite day of the production, and there is a real buzz in the auditorium, so tune in to hear about how they are getting on and the excitement in the build up to the opening.

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