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A Christmas message from Gus Christie 2020

Our Executive Chairman, Gus Christie, looks back on an extraordinary year

Despite all the challenges we’ve faced, it’s been an extraordinary year.

In this short video our Executive Chairman, Gus Christie, looks back on a year like no other.

From all of us at Glyndebourne, we wish you and your families all the best for the Festive season and look forward to welcoming you back next year.

Christmas treats from Glyndebourne

Don’t miss La Cenerentola, available for free on YouTube (17 December – 4 January) and Glyndebourne: No Ordinary Summer – available to watch as a special Members’ preview (17 December), on Sky Arts (20 December) and for free on YouTube (27 December – 4 January).


Glyndebourne continues to face the devastating impact from the loss of revenue due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic

Please help to support our future by becoming a Member, or donating to our COVID-19 Emergency Appeal.

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