from the producer's office
from the producer's office
Opera Holland Park
Opera Holland Park's Director of Opera, James Clutton, in conversation with artists and creatives across the industry.
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
May 15
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
Apr 29
27 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
Dec 15, 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
Dec 3, 2025
38 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.
Nov 6, 2025
51 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/
Jul 11, 2025
25 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/
Dec 11, 2024
32 min
97. In conversation with Elizabeth Karani and Anthony Gregory
In this episode, James Clutton chats with Elizabeth Karani and Anthony Gregory who play the roles of Acis and Galatea in Opera Holland Park's 2024 production.
Jul 30, 2024
14 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.
Jul 16, 2024
17 min
95. In conversation with the cast and conductor of Il segreto di Susanna
Ahead of its revival at Opera Holland Park in a double bill paired with Leoncavallo's Pagliacci, James Clutton chats with Richard Burkhard, Clare Presland and John Andrews about Il segreto di Susanna.
Jul 12, 2024
12 min
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