Maestro to the Pit!

Posted January 08, 2013

Posted January 8, 2013

Behind the Scenes at the Royal Opera House

A day of behind the scenes broadcasting from the Royal Opera House. Stream from January 7 available for 72 hours…on demand till January 10 . . . . rehearsals, master classes and more.

Be sure to watch the last segment: Walkure Act III, Bryn Terfel preparing to take to the stage, and all the special effects realized by the technical team, i.e., fire coming out of his sleeve to light up the stage.

Highlights from the day:

– Eugene Onegin rehearsal with Simon Keenlyside
– La donna del lago Model showing with director John Fulljames
– The Minotaur stage rehearsal with the cast including John Tomlinson, Christine Rice and Johan Reuter
– Antonio Pappano and Kasper Holten interview
– Nabucco Chorus rehearsal
– The Minotaur Sitzprobe with the cast and conductor Ryan Wigglesworth
– Fight workshop. Jette Parker Young Artists
– Eugene Onegin choreography rehearsal
– Eugene Onegin vocal coaching
– La bohème behind the scenes
– Antonio Pappano vocal masterclass
– La bohème vocal warm up. Youth Opera Company
– Conductor preparation for La bohème with Mark Elder
– Die Walküre backstage pass