'The best opera I have experienced in England has been in the ‘regions’… You are likely to see and hear better opera in East Sussex than in London…Glyndebourne mounts productions that are musically and dramatically flawless'
Germaine Greer, The Guardian
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Writer and Broadcaster Edward Seckerson interviews Glyndebourne on Tour Music Director Robin Ticciati, General Director David Pickard, Touring Company Manager Ian Jackson and singers Katherine Rohrer (Carmen in the 2008 Tour production) and Sir Thomas Allen (Duration: 28 mins)
 The Magic Flute
With a visually stunning production by Adrian Noble, Mozart’s sublime last opera was a huge success on our Tour four years ago. Conductor Douglas Boyd, well known for performances with the Chamber Orchestra of Europe, will makes his operatic debut. |
 Carmen
Bizet's infamous opera remains one of the most popular pieces in the repertoire, and David McVicar’s highly acclaimed production emotionally powerful as you would expect from this distinguished director. |
 Hänsel und Gretel
Humperdinck's opera, based on the story by the Brothers Grimm, will make its Tour debut this autumn stright from a new production for the 2008 Festival. The sumptuous score and fairytale setting make a perfect family treat in the weeks leading up to Christmas. |