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Funding awards

  • 2012-2013: £6,011,414
  • 2013-2014: £6,149,676
  • 2014-2015: £6,315,102

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Welsh National Opera | Meet the Company

Everyone at WNO does what they do because we love what we do and want to share it with as many people as possible. A huge team effort and a rich mix of skills and expertise is required to make great performances happen. In the theatre, choristers, orchestra players, music staff, technicians and directors make the show happen. Behind the scenes costume and prop makers and set builders realise designs to create what you see on stage. All of this work is supported by a team of administrators who make sure we can do what we do on stage. We're all passionate about opera because we've all experienced its unique power. There's nothing else like opera. As one company member puts it 'Opera is the world...set to beautiful music' It's our job to explore that world with you.

Welsh National Opera - Lulu: Work in Progress

Lulu Director, David Pountney introduces his new production of Lulu.

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Welsh National Opera - La bohème - In Conversation with Director, Annabel Arden

La bohème director, Annabel Arden takes time out from rehearsal to talk to us about her inspiration for La bohème.

Welsh National Opera - Tristan und Isolde - In conversation with tenor, Ben Heppner

In this video Ben Heppner talks about playing the lead role of Tristan...

Welsh National Opera - In conversation with La bohème designer Stephen Brimson Lewis

Welsh National Opera - La bohème 1 June - 1 December 2012 wno.org.uk/boheme

Welsh National Opera - 5 Myths of Opera with Tim Rhys Evans

Tim Rhys Evans, Music Director of Only Boys Aloud and Only Men Aloud dispels the myths of Opera.

Welsh National Opera - The Marriage of Figaro - Interview with Sarah Pring

Sarah Pring, mezzo soprano, talks about her role in Welsh National Opera's, The Marriage of Figaro, and its similarities to the recent television series, Upstairs, Downstairs and Downtown Abbey.

WNO's Guide to La Traviata

Simon Rees, Welsh National Opera's Dramaturg, gives you an insight into La traviata, ahead of its revival this Spring 2012.

Interview with Robin Tritschler, Camilla Roberts and Gary Griffiths

Robin, Camilla and Gary discuss working together on Don Giovanni, where they reunite after also performing in Cosi fan tutte together.

Don Giovanni - In Rehearsal with Designer John Napier

Designer John Napier talks about his inspiration behind the set of Don Giovanni, the sculptor Rodin, famous for 'The Kiss' and 'The Gates of Hell'. John also discusses the costumes of Don Giovanni, which have a Spanish flavour.

Don Giovanni - In Rehearsal with Director John Caird

Director John Caird discusses his approach to Mozart's masterpiece, Don Giovanni.

Don Giovanni 2011 - Teaser Trailer

This Autumn 2011, the gates of hell will open for one man. Join Welsh National Opera for their new production of Don Giovanni, in Cardiff, Liverpool, Swansea, Llandudno, Bristol, Birmingham, Oxford and Southampton.

Turandot trailer

www.emiclassics.com The Orchestra of Welsh National Opera, Sir Reginald Goodall, John Mitchinson, Linda Esther Gray, Anne Wilkens

Tristan and Isolde

www.emiclassics.com The Orchestra of Welsh National Opera, Sir Reginald Goodall, John Mitchinson, Linda Esther Gray, Anne Wilkens

La boheme

WNO's guide to La boheme www.emiclassics.com Berlin Philharmonic, Herbert von Karajan, Luciano Pavarotti, Mirella Freni

The Marriage of Figaro

www.emiclassics.com English Chamber Orchestra, Daniel Barenboim, Dietrich Fisher-Diskau, Heather Harper, Judith Biegen, Geraint Evans, Teresa Berganza

Beatrice & Benedict

www.emiclassics.com London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Colin Davis, Helen Watts, Christiane Eda-Pierre

Katya Kabanova

www.emiclassics.com Vienna Philharmonic, Sir Charles Mackerras, Elisabeth Söderström, Libuše Márová

Don Giovanni

Welsh National Opera perform a new production of Don Giovanni in Autumn 2011. Directed by John Caird.

Stuart Hopps introduces us to the waltz

Choreographer Stuart Hopps is currently working on Welsh National Opera's new production of Die Fledermaus. Here he introduces us to the waltz.

The Magic Flute trailer

The animals are on their way to see The Magic Flute...

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Contact details

Wales Millennium Centre
Bute Place
Cardiff
CF10 5AL

51.46431, -3.16193

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