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Where is the Glyndebourne Festival?
East Sussex
Glyndebourne Festival Opera is an annual opera festival held at Glyndebourne, an English country house near Lewes, in East Sussex, England.
Will Glyndebourne go ahead?
Glyndebourne has confirmed its plans to proceed with its annual opera festival in 2021, with adaptations to ensure the show can go on, even if social distancing is still in place.
What do you wear to Glyndebourne?
At the Festival, evening wear is traditional while the Tour has a smart casual dress code. Fine food and a visit to Glyndebourne go hand-in-hand. Bring a picnic or dine at one of our on-site restaurants. Our restaurant offerings will be a little different in 2021, but just as delicious.
Who lives Glyndebourne?
Opera has always played a determining role in life at Glyndebourne, the Sussex stately home of Gus Christie and his American soprano wife, Danielle de Niese.
Who started Glyndebourne?
John Christie
Glyndebourne’s founders, John Christie and wife Audrey Mildmay, opened the first Festival here in 1934. Today our world-renowned auditorium and standards of excellence are testament to John’s original ethos: Not just the best we can do but the best that can be done anywhere.
What time does Glyndebourne finish?
Performances at Glyndebourne
Opera | Date | Finish time |
---|---|---|
Don Pasquale | 28 October 2021 | 9:30pm |
Fidelio | 29 October 2021 | 6:15pm |
The Rake’s Progress | 30 October 2021 | 6:50pm |
Fidelio | 31 October 2021 | 6:15pm |
How long is the long interval at Glyndebourne?
approximately 90 minutes
Festival. Performances have a long interval lasting approximately 90 minutes, allowing plenty of time for dining in one of Glyndebourne’s restaurants or a picnic in the gardens. Explore picnicking and dining options.
What do ladies wear to Glyndebourne?
In keeping with the more informal feel of the Tour, whether at Glyndebourne itself or when visiting other venues around the UK, the dress code is smart casual.
Can you take your own picnic to Glyndebourne?
Not only will arriving early ensure you make the most of the English countryside at the height of summer, but it’ll allow you plenty of time to pick a picnic spot in the private gardens.
Who was Gus Christie’s first wife?
Imogen
Christie, who had just gone through a very public divorce from his first wife, Imogen, was sitting with two of his sons in the garden outside his house. βHe was wearing shorts and a T-shirt, and he said, ‘You’re Danielle. I’m Gus,’β de Niese recalls.
Is Glyndebourne outside?
Glyndebourne’s summer opera series is a British musical institution, but last year it was forced to take place outdoors with social distancing. You can also watch Glyndebourne performances at the cinema, thanks to its three live broadcasts a year, streamed to cinemas across the UK.
Is Glyndebourne on this year?
Glyndebourne Festival 2021 runs from 20 May β 29 August 2021.