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Welsh National Opera will dedicate the revival of Katya Kabanova in memory of Sir Charles Mackerras. We are very honoured that last night's performance was attended by Lady Judy Mackerras.
Grant Barden, WNO's Technical Manager featured as a special guest in Birmingham Hippodrome's blog.
A few weeks ago, we met up with Deirdre Clancy at Birmingham Hippodrome, where she made a quick visit to attend costume fittings for the Gentleman of the Chorus.
Meistermole was backstage at the opening of Meistersinger von Nürnberg at Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff on the weekend.
As rehearsals continue at Wales Millennium Centre, the sense of excitement can be felt throughout the building.
Your weekly update of WNO's MeisterMole
WNO's mole (alias journalist Robert Butler) is back, and this time he's Meistermole.
As this season's The Abduction from the Seraglio tours throughout the UK, many have commented on the beautiful costumes of the 1920s that the characters wear.
Today is National Non-Smoking day in the UK, Since April 2007 it has been illegal to smoke in public places in Wales, so how then do we stage a performance of Carmen which is set in a cigarette factory and features a ladies smoking chorus?
This Friday the Orchestra of Welsh National Opera will be performing at St David's Hall in a concert that will celebrate the cello: the instrument of the soul.
You can always expect an unusual sighting when walking along Scenery Street at Wales Millennium Centre, but not something quite as spectacular as what was spotted yesterday.
Yesterday Welsh National Opera company members got a sneak preview of the new production -The Abduction from the Seraglio.
Over the course of Advent we have been asking WNO Company Members to share their highlight of the year and the one thing they would most like for Christmas.
WNO’s permanent Chorus and Orchestra will be in studio rehearsals for as many as 3 operas at a time (this season they share their time between Carmen, Tosca and The Abduction of the Seraglio).
Each week we have given highlights of our Twitter advent calender. What have people said this week...
The Twitter Advent Calendar continues to count down the days until Christmas.
A painted backdrop from the first ever WNO show (Cav & Pag) decorates the bar in the Prince of Wales Pub on St Mary Street, Cardiff.
As Welsh National Opera's company members reflect on the past year, we would love to hear from you on what was your WNO highlight of 2009.
Every day a different company member of Welsh National Opera will appear on Twitter giving their highlight of 2009, and dropping hints on want for Christmas!
The Welsh National Opera company was formed on the 2nd of December 1943?