Michael Volle in conversation with, Christopher Cook ZOOM WEBINAR: 6.30pm, 29th January 2021 Michael Volle- Baritone Michael Volle is one of the most sought-after singers of our time. The baritone is a mainstay at the most renowned opera houses in the world including the Metropolitan Opera New York, the State Operas in Munich and Vienna, the (more…)

Ann Murray DBE in conversation, with Stephen Brown ZOOM WEBINAR: 6.30pm, 1st February 2021   ANN MURRAY DBE Ann Murray was born in Dublin. She has close links with both the English National Opera, for whom she has sung the title roles in Handel Xerxes and Ariodante and Donizetti Maria Stuarda, and with the Royal (more…)

Lise Davidsen in conversation with, Christopher Cook ZOOM WEBINAR: 6.30pm, 2nd February 2021 Credit: Ray Burmiston   Lise Davidsen Soprano Since winning Plácido Domingo’s Operalia and Queen Sonja competitions in 2015, Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen has taken the classical music world by storm, with resounding debuts in venues such as Metropolitan Opera, Royal Opera House (more…)

“Bingo!” with Stephen Brown ZOOM WEBINAR: 6:30pm, 3rd February 2021 Part 4 of 7: “Wagner at the Met, 1901- the present” with Stephen Brown The Bing years; Three Tristans and Isolde (in one night); the Karajan Ring, and Rafael Kubelik. Stephen’s special guest will be Gildo di Nunzio – former Met Opera Assistant Conductor.   (more…)

Grace Bumbry in conversation with Christopher Cook Zoom Webinar: 6.30pm, 6th February 2021   (Grace Bumbry as Venus)   Grace Bumbry Grace Bumbry’s obsession with singing began when she was still a child. That obsession – together with a ravishing natural voice, an extraordinary talent, and unwavering determination – led to one of the most (more…)