Recorded in rehearsal in Leeds, September 2023, with the Chorus and Orchestra of Opera North under Music Director Garry Walker.

Full cast details https://www.operanorth.co.uk/whats-on/falstaff/#cast-creative

Falstaff: Act III Fugue 'Life is a Burst of Laughter' (Full cast)

Welcome to this special episode with James Brining, presented by Scarlett, Vicenzo, Beth, Vanessa and Seth from Mount St Mary's Catholic High School (Richmond Hill, Leeds). 

James Brining is a Director and the Artistic Director and CEO of Leeds Playhouse. Since joining in 2012, he has directed a range of shows from new plays to large scale musicals including Oliver!, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, A Little Night Music, The Wizard of Oz and into the Woods. James is currently working on My Fair Lady, produced in collaboration with Opera North and opening in June. He will also be directing 'The Magic Flute' next season.   

Musical Excerpt: The Magic Flute: Duet 'Pa-pa-pa' (Papageno & Papagena) with Gavan Ring as Papageno, Amy Freston as Papagena and Orchestra of Opera North, conducted by Robert Howarth.

Artistic Futures with Director James Brining

Opera North prides itself on a fresh approach to opera and musical performance. While opera productions on the main stage lead our work, we’re more than just an opera company. 

Artistic Futures with Director James Brining

Opera North

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