A new opera is born. I so wish I could see it Jonathan Dove ! Huge kudos to James Clutton and the Opera Holland Park team for the vision to boldly birth what, by all accounts, is a tremendous new work that beguiles audiences and critics alike. I can’t wait to see it one day. 💙 #ohpitch

Thanks Andrea Gleason for welcoming me to Hawai’i. I can’t wait to play a part in strengthening ties between Hawai’i and Australia!

He may be from the land Down Under, but Australian-born Dane Lam is making a new home with Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra these days as its incoming music director. Read more in our July 12 cover story.

#midweekhawaii #hawaii #danelam #hawaii symphonyorchestra

Canada recognised its First Nations people in the 1980s.

In New Zealand the Crown recognised the Maori people as far back as the 1840s.

In 2023, it’s time for Australia to recognise Indigenous Australians.

Had a great time chatting all things conducting with amiconthepodium - check out the pod on Apple Podcasts, Spotify …!

Catching up with a great friend today. I’ve missed you all at this most special of all opera companies. ❤️

It’s our final night in Glasgow before we take #SOCarmen on the road to Inverness, Aberdeen and Edinburgh. We’ve loved performing to Glasgow audiences - here’s what they thought! 💭 💃

scottishopera.org.uk/shows/carmen/

Welcome anytime!

No Wonder Don José was arrested in Bizet’s Carmen at Glasgow’s Theatre Royal - he stole the show!! Well done Alok Kumar and all the fabulous singers, musicians and production staff Scottish Opera
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Wonderful inventive new production of Carmen this Afternoon.Scottish Opera #socarmen . Directed by John Fulljames

Carmen Scottish Opera is “the hottest ticket in Glasgow.” Find out for yourself! scottishopera.org.uk/shows/carmen/

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💃🏻 TONIGHT 💃🏻 is the opening night of Bizet's Carmen Scottish Opera featuring FOUR Rayfield Allied artists.

Dane Lam conducts Carmen with Justina Gringytė in the title role, Phillip Rhodes as Escamillo and Dan Shelvey as Moralès. Toi toi toi!

📷: Carmen, 2023, credit: James Glossop

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Creative Team
Conductor - Dane Lam
Assistant Conductor - Toby Hession - Conductor – 23, 25 May in Inverness
Chorus Director - Susannah Wapshott
Repetiteur - Fiona MacSherry; Kristina Yorgova (EA)
Director - John Fulljames

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Opening this Friday - #SOCarmen is ready for you - and here's your first look!! 🔥

John Fulljames' explosive new production set in the political backdrop of a sweltering Seville in the 1970s.

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A wonderful article from Hawai’i Symphony Orchestra violist Rebecca Matayoshi on the recent history, and the rise and rise of the HSO. I’m so proud to be part of this musical ohana in one of the most magical, culturally-rich places in the world.

Give Scottish Opera a follow on Instagram for my takeover tomorrow!

Your teaser for #SOCarmen ... opening in 3 weeks!

Bizet's show-stopping opera boldly updated with a crime drama twist. Jealousy, lust & life on the fringes of society and one hit melody after another. From acclaimed director John Fulljames with an English translation.

Book now👇

The fight is far from over. Excellent that the axing of the wonderful BBC Singers has been suspended. But the proposals regarding BBC Symphony Orchestra & Chorus BBC Philharmonic BBC Concert Orchestra has not been withdrawn.

Proud to announce our @hawaiisymphony Halekulani Masterworks Season 23/24. Premieres from Huang Ruo Deborah Cheetham Fraillon Salina Fisher & Jon Magnussen + Missy Mazzoli , Mahler, Shostakovich & more. + the premiere of Michael Thomas Foumai’s epic oratorio for #Hawaii : Raise Hawaiki.