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09 May 25

Opera in Video Games: Adventures, arias and Mozart

06 May 25

Great British Composers

01 May 25

Britten on Mozart

A group of young children, some with painted faces, sit together on the floor at Play Opera LIVE. They eagerly watch something that is happening behind the camera, and many have one hand raised in the air, hoping they will be chosen.
29 April 25

Opera for the next generation: how Play Opera LIVE inspires children

25 April 25

The Marriage of Figaro’s music in popular culture

Mr. Swallow stands behind Peter Grimes. Ned Keene is to his right hand side, holding a book and formally dressed. The crowd watches on with anxious expressions.
22 April 25

Peter Grimes audience reaction

17 April 25

Celebrating 20 years with Dan Perkin, WNO’s Youth Opera Music Director

11 April 25

Five things to see and do at Play Opera LIVE

07 April 25

WNO’s Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra

31 March 25

Musical prodigies throughout history

28 March 25

Highlighting the struggles of those reliant on the sea

A dramatic poster image of a rugged Peter Grimes stood in the sea during a wild storm. He wears a wool jumper and coat, and around him waves crash and birds fly amongst thick clouds and rain.
25 March 25

A guide to Peter Grimes