Glyndebourne’s wartime history as a home for evacuee children is the ingenious context for a new production of this unclassifiable tale.
Ariadne auf Naxos
Glyndebourne
Opera
Nestled in the picturesque English countryside, Glyndebourne is the UK’s prestigious summer opera festival, renowned for its exceptional productions. Founded in 1934 by John Christie and his wife, soprano Audrey Mildmay, Glyndebourne has evolved from a modest gathering into one of the world’s premier opera houses. Each summer, the festival attracts around 150,000 attendees with its remarkable performances. Supported by two of the UK’s most esteemed orchestras, the London Philharmonic Orchestra and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Glyndebourne offers a diverse array of both classical and contemporary opera. Experience a piece of this prestigious festival with new productions like Brett Dean's ''Hamlet'' or timeless classics such as Handel's ''Giulio Cesare.''