Director Rachael Hewer shows considerable comic flair in the Feydeau + surrealism of Twice Alexander & there are engaging performances throughout from the Royal Academy of Music students, all impressively held together by conductor Lada Valesova. Just one more performance on Friday 10th

A double bill of unusual comic operas by Bohuslav Martinů tonight Royal Academy of Music: @LadaValesova conducts productions by Rachel Hewer of Comedy on the Bridge and Twice Alexander.

Brilliant! This resonates with Bulgakov’s Master and Margarita and the speaking cat Behemoth. We have slightly different touch on it! Looking forward to having you there! 😎🎼⭐️

Bore da ar Llun gwyl y banc…dim gweld yn bell iawn bore ‘ma eto…mwynhewch eich diwrnod🩶💚

Bore da on this bank holiday Monday…can’t see very far this morning again…enjoy your day🩶💚

Not enough of this nowadays, I find…

Remembering Bartolomeo Cristofori, the inventor of the piano, who was born on this very day in 1655

Thank you Czech Centre London! 🇨🇿⭐️🙏🏻Looking forward to seeing you there! 👏🏻

Astrophysicist and Nobel laureate Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar used to travel 80 kilometers every week from the Yerkes Observatory to the University of Chicago, where he taught a course attended by only two students. When asked why he spent his time this way, the professor replied…

Fascinating living link to the music of antiquity. The care lavished on this reconstruction and presentation is wonderful to see.

It’s been a rich and rewarding week with the studio run and transfer of our Royal Academy of Music
#Martinů Opera Double Bill to the Susie Sainsbury Theatre. Shaping up to be both poignant and hilarious show. Great inspired and honourable work from all. 👏🏻⭐️🎼

Born #Today in 1909, when she lost her position in her anatomy department due to fascism's racial laws, Rita Levi-Montalcini set up a laboratory in her bedroom where she discovered the nerve growth factor for which she was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1986.

Sad news. My very first job in UK still as a Guildhall School of Music & Drama student was at Glyndebourne on the legendary Nikolaus Lehnhoff production of The Macropolous Case conducted by Sir Andrew. Unforgettable and eye and ear opening experience. Rest In Peace.

In preparation for our 2025 season we will be holding some auditions in June. Please email [email protected] to register your interest. #opera #uk

Bass singer Karel Berman was born #OTD 1919. Sent to Terezin on 6 Mar 1943, he sang in operas and recitals and was cast as 'Death' in Ullmann’s Der Kaiser von Atlantis. Transported to Auschwitz on 28 Sep 1944, he was liberated from the Allach camp.
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Karel Ančerl was born on 11 April 1908. His legacy on Supraphon and DG is astonishingly great in many respects, not least in preserving the unique sound of a great orchestra in its prime. What are you favourite Karel Ančerl recordings?

Sounds glorious! Will look out for it. Also wonderful dramaturgy, but frankly would enjoy hearing Brin in any bass rep. 👏🏻⭐️🎼

From recent trip to Prague. The President’s standard flares over the presidential palace at the Prague Castle. Bright day and contrasting light. Geometry. Energy boost, old connections nourished, new connections started. Life goes in circles.

Sitting at home after three consecutive nights out, and I’m… booking tickets for more stuff.

Two summer term shows at Royal Academy of Music, to be precise: Lada Valesova’s Martinů double bill, and Into the Woods.

Front row counts as restricted view so is only £20 😃

Excited to be conducting these rare, witty and poignant operas by Bohuslav Martinů Royal Academy of Music with talented young casts and orchestra. Rachael Hewer directs. In English, with new translation by Prof Timothy Jones for Twice Alexander. Only two shows: book now and join us. ⭐️

So much enjoyed the Welsh National Opera Death In Venice in Oxford tonight. Mesmerising poignant production. Orchestra, cast, aerialists!!!, all outstanding. Brilliant Mark Le Brocq and Roderick Williams. A true ensemble piece. Congratulations to Olivia Fuchs and everyone involved! ⭐️🙏🏻👏🏻