Winter Season at the Royal Opera House

Discover more about The Royal Opera backstage and the people who work behind the scenes to help deliver world class productions.

Films include a backstage virtual tour guiding you through rehearsals and other rooms along with interviews from world class artists, conductors and staff backstage explaining their roles and experience with The Royal Opera.

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Antonio Pappano : Music Director

Antonio explains the role of a conductor and his experiences at the Royal Opera House.

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Joyce Didonato – Mezzo-Soprano

Joyce describes how she prepares for a production and the role of a Mezzo-Soprano.

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Josè Cura – Tenor

Josè discusses his role as Calaf in Turandot and how he interprets a role.

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Alfie Boe – Tenor

Alfie discusses Elektra and his aspirations for the future.

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Vasko Vassilev – Concert Master

Vasko discusses the role and challenges of a concert master.

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Justin Way – Director

Justin discusses the role of Director in relation to The Beggar’s Opera.

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Gerald Finley – Bass-Baritone

Gerald discusses his role as Frank/Fritz in Die Tote Stadt and voice techniques.

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Maria Cleva – Italian Language Coach

Maria explains the role of a Language Coach and her experience at The Royal Opera House.

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Cheryl Knight – Opera Shoes

Cheryl shares the role of Opera Shoes and gives an insight into shoes from Turandot and other productions.

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Judith Palmer – Surtitles

Judith demonstrates the production process for Surtitles.

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Peter Byram –Technical Broadcast (& Sound) Manager

Peter demonstrates how different broadcasting equipment is used to facilitate live Cinemas and Big Screens.

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Young Artists

Kostas Smorginas and Anita Watson explain their roles within the JPYA programme.

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QUESTION AND ANSWERS WITH ARTISTS & STAFF

Why go to the Opera? [Watch Video]

Artists and staff share their views on what makes the ROH so special. [Watch Video]

Discover what makes a great singer. [Watch Video]

Discover the challenges of an opera singer. [Watch Video]

Discover what training is needed to perform a particular role. [Watch Video]

Discover how artists prepare for a role. [Watch Video]

Artists discuss singing in a foreign language. [Watch Video]

Artists and staff share amusing moments from their time at the Royal Opera House. [Watch Video]