David Miller (1953 – 2025) had an astonishingly varied and long career that began in the heady days…

Cellist David Watkin (1965 – 2025), was a hugely respected musician and a much-loved colleague and friend who…

OAE's beloved double bassist and current Chair of the Players' Artistic Committee Cecelia Bruggemeyer joins Netty in the…

Glyndebourne’s executive chair Gus Christie is joined by Netty at the opera house for a cuppa and chat.

OAE cellist Catherine Rimer, joins Netty for a chat in the latest episode. She shares many remarkable stories about her musical education and projects accomplished in several countries.

In the final episode of the year, OAE Life President Sir Martin Smith joins Netty for tea. As one of the vital forces behind the OAE's journey, Martin recounts the story of the orchestra's beginnings, sharing his earliest memories and reviewing how the OAE has evolved over the years. Together, they celebrate the profound impact the orchestra has made on the music scene and communities today.

In this lively episode, conductor Adam Fischer sits down with Netty for a tea and chat during their rehearsal break of our Beethoven Symphonies Nos. 4 & 5 concert. Adam reflects on the moment he first heard Haydn's symphony at six years old, which ignited his passion for conducting. He also shares his deep enthusiasm for Haydn’s music and why he champions the composer. There’s a lot of laughter as they connect over sibling dynamics and musical experiences.

In the first episode of 2026, OAE leader Margaret Faultless joins Netty for tea in our home at Acland Burghley School. Maggie reflects on her first OAE performance with Sir Simon Rattle in 1987 and her love for Haydn and Bach’s music. They also discuss her experience as leader of the Breaking Bach tour, the OAE’s dance production that connects a new generation of street dancers with the rhythmic complexities of Bach’s music.

In this episode, tenor Hugo Hymas welcomes Netty into his cosy cottage for a tea and chat. They explore how he adapts his voice when collaborating with others, the routines that help him prepare for a performance, and the vocal hero who inspires him.

Baritone Huw Montague Rendall, who is currently starring as Count Almaviva in Glyndebourne's production of Le nozze di Figaro, joins Netty for tea in the latest episode. They chat about the world of stage performance, sharing anecdotes that cover everything from character exploration to elaborate hairstyles and the art of navigating high-heeled shoes.