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07
October 2011

A dedication to Sir Charles Mackerras

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.
27
May 2011

Backstage at Birmingham hippodrome

Grant Barden, WNO's Technical Manager featured as a special guest in Birmingham Hippodrome's blog.
04
January 2011

Deirdre Clancy on Die Fledermaus

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.
22
June 2010

Meistermole - volume 4

Meistermole was backstage at the opening of Meistersinger von Nürnberg at Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff on the weekend.
14
June 2010

Meistermole - Volume 3

As rehearsals continue at Wales Millennium Centre, the sense of excitement can be felt throughout the building.
24
May 2010

MeisterMole - Volume 2

Your weekly update of WNO's MeisterMole
18
May 2010

Meistermole - volume one

WNO's mole (alias journalist Robert Butler) is back, and this time he's Meistermole.
25
March 2010

Costume Design

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.
10
March 2010

Smoking Senoritas on Non Smoking Day

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?
18
January 2010

"Our concert is the best of British!"

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.
08
January 2010

The Fallen Angel

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.
06
January 2010

Full steam ahead

Yesterday Welsh National Opera company members got a sneak preview of the new production -The Abduction from the Seraglio.
24
December 2009

The night before Christmas

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.
18
December 2009

Practice makes perfect

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).
18
December 2009

Twitter advent calendar this week

Each week we have given highlights of our Twitter advent calender. What have people said this week...
14
December 2009

The countdown continues...

The Twitter Advent Calendar continues to count down the days until Christmas.
14
December 2009

Did you Know?

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.
09
December 2009

Your WNO highlight of 2009

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.
07
December 2009

WNO Twitter advent calendar

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!
02
December 2009

Did you know?

The Welsh National Opera company was formed on the 2nd of December 1943?
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