29. In conversation with Allan Clayton

From the Producer's Office

In this episode, tenor Allan Clayton joins OHP Director of Opera James Clutton for a conversation covering everything from how Allan first got into classical music, the joy of the rehearsal room and British opera as a whole. He reflects on some of his recent roles, including Brett Dean’s Hamlet at Glyndebourne, his work with director Barrie Kosky, and the new production of Jenůfa at the Royal Opera House that was sadly pulled due to the COVID-19 health crisis. From the Producer's Office is a series of informal podcasts with Opera Holland Park’s Director of Opera, James Clutton. In conversation with creatives and collaborators across the industry, we explore the process of putting opera on stage, and how the artists involved approach their craft.