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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 #62: OAE horn player Martin Lawrence

Monday 10 March 2025

OAE horn player Martin Lawrence joins Netty in the latest episode for tea and chats. As they dive into lively conversation, Martin sheds light on the fascinating distinctions between natural and valve horns, performance anxiety discoveries and unveils his intriguing passion for mushroom foraging.
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Tea with Netty #61: Mezzo-soprano Helen Charlston

Monday 10 February 2025

Mezzo-soprano Helen Charlston joins Netty for tea and a chat in the latest episode. She discusses her unique voice and the discoveries she's made through singing different repertoire as well as learning to sing backwards!
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Tea with Netty #59: OAE Leader Kati Debretzeni

Monday 16 December 2024

OAE violin leader Kati Debretzeni joins Netty for a cuppa and a chat while on tour. Kati tells fascinating and humorous stories from her family history to stepping into the musical universe. Come along for the ride where each stop reveals her delightful discoveries and the joy of following one's passion!
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Introducing Tea with Netty: Behind the Scenes at Glyndebourne

Wednesday 28 August 2019

What's brewing backstage with the Orchestra. Tea with Netty is our new podcast hosted by viola player Annette Isserlis. Check out our first episode here!
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Tea with Netty #2: Maxim Emelyanychev

Monday 23 September 2019

Having a brew backstage with conductor Maxim Emelyanychev.
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Tea with Netty #4: John Butt

Monday 6 January 2020

Our Principal artist John Butt gets the 'Tea with Netty' treatment

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