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Tea with Netty #56: Harpist Joy Smith

Thursday 5 September 2024

Netty is joined by harpist Joy Smith in her cosy 17th-century weaver's cottage in Essex for the latest episode.
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Tea with Netty #57: Double Bassist Cecelia Bruggemeyer

Wednesday 16 October 2024

OAE's beloved double bassist and current Chair of the Players' Artistic Committee Cecelia Bruggemeyer joins Netty in the…
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Tea with Netty #58: Conductor Antonello Manacorda

Tuesday 12 November 2024

Conductor Antonello Manacorda who conducted the OAE’s Prom this summer joins Netty for tea and a chat.
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Tea with Netty #60: Conductor Dinis Sousa

Monday 6 January 2025

In the first episode of 2025, conductor Dinis Sousa joins Netty for a cuppa and a chat in London before he embarks on his touring adventures.
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Tea with Netty #63: Soprano Anna Dennis

Friday 11 April 2025

Soprano Anna Dennis joins Netty for tea and a chat in the latest episode. While backstage at the St Matthew Passion concert in London, Anna shared her insights on the various spectrums of music, including baroque and modern styles. She also gives us a glimpse into her love of thrifting!
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Tea with Netty #68: Glyndebourne Executive Chairman Gus Christie

Friday 12 September 2025

Glyndebourne’s executive chair Gus Christie is joined by Netty at the opera house for a cuppa and chat.
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Tea with Netty #69: OAE cellist Catherine Rimer

Wednesday 15 October 2025

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.
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Tea with Netty #70: Tenor Hugo Hymas

Tuesday 11 November 2025

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.
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Tea with Netty #67: Baritone Huw Montague Rendall

Wednesday 13 August 2025

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.
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Tea with Netty #66: Co-Principal Viola John Crockatt

Monday 14 July 2025

Our latest episode features OAE Co-principal Viola John Crockatt conversing with Netty in the grounds of Glyndebourne. They discuss travel, obsessions, and the three elements that complete the cycle of music.

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