Can I be your friend?


Book tickets to English National Operas new, exciting season at www.eno.org Ever thought how odd your online life is? Ever thought what could go wrong? This film was made to explore the issues around ENO's production of Nico Muhly's new opera 'Two Boys', a new opera that lifts the lid on the dangers of living our lives online. (Lots of you have been wondering who that man is...? He's Jolyon Rubinstein)


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English National Opera - Season 11/12


ENO is creating the future of opera: presenting award winning work that is new, exciting and surprising. Collaborating with creative talent from across the arts we stage more new productions and contemporary opera than any other UK opera company. We have a world class reputation for distinctive and highly theatrical productions which has resulted in many high profile artistic partnerships with opera houses and festivals around the world, including the Metropolitan Opera, New York and Bayerische Staatsoper, Munich. We are committed to creating new audiences for opera through English language performances which are affordable and accessible to everyone. We provide unique opportunities and pathways for British singers, conductors, directors and designers.


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English National Opera announces 12/13 Season


ENO is extending the boundaries of opera: presenting award winning work that is new, exciting and surprising. Collaborating with creative talent from across the arts we stage more new productions and contemporary opera than any other UK opera company. We have a world class reputation for distinctive and highly theatrical productions which has resulted in many high profile artistic partnerships with opera houses and festivals around the world, including the Metropolitan Opera, New York and Bayerische Staatsoper, Munich. We are committed to creating new audiences for opera through English language performances which are affordable and accessible to everyone. We provide unique opportunities and pathways for British singers, conductors, directors and designers. ENO's Artistic Director, John Berry said, 'As we leave behind an artistically vibrant 2011, our sights are set on keeping ENO relevant and the exciting home for modern opera in London. Contemporary composers, outstanding international directors and British talent take the lead in what I am sure will be another absorbing and thought provoking year for the Company and our audience.' Highlights of the forthcoming 12/13 season include: UK premiere of Philip Glass's The Perfect American, an opera about Walt Disney World premiere of Michel van der Aa and Cloud Atlas writer David Mitchell's Sunken Garden, an 'occult-mystery film opera' Verdi bicentenary begins in the UK with Peter Konwitschny's new production of La traviata <b>...</b>


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Two Boys Trailer


www.twoboysopera.com - visit to find out more and book tickets. A teenage boy is stabbed. An older boy is caught on CCTV leaving the scene. An open-and-shut case, it would seem. But, as Detective Inspector Anne Strawson investigates the older boy's story, she uncovers a bizarre nexus of chatroom meetings, mysterious internet identities, supposed spy rings and disturbing cybersex, leading to a stunning conclusion. Loosely inspired by actual events that occured in an English industrial city, Nico Muhly's new opera is a cautionary tale of the dark side of the internet. With a libretto by Craig Lucas, screenwriter of Prelude to a Kiss and Reckless and video design by Fifty Nine Productions, whose work has been a key feature of such recent ENO triumphs as Doctor Atomic and Satyagraha, this new co-production with the Metropolitan Opera, New York, is directed by Tony Award-winner Bartlett Sher, making his UK opera debut.


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Will Self questions the rituals of our digital life


As English National Opera prepare to stage a new opera by Nico Muhly, we've asked writer Will Self to reflect on some of the issues that arise from the work. And he's worried. In fact, Will Self is very worried. The Opera: Two Boys Loosely inspired by actual events that occurred in an English industrial city, Nico Muhly's new opera is a cautionary tale of the dark side of the internet. On May 23 we'll be holding a live debate at the London Coliseum. Book your place at www.insideopera.com


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La Boheme - English National Opera - Show Trailer


Cheap tickets available at wos.im Puccini's most enduring opera. The story of the love of the poor poet Rodolfo for the consumptive seamstress Mimi. Set in the Latin Quarter of Paris the course of their love is constantly threatened by Rodolfo's jealousy and Mimi's illness. The painter Marcello and the provocative Musetta are the other main characters. This is where 'your tiny hand is frozen' comes from and the last few bars, as Rodolfo realises Mimi is dead, are some of opera's most moving moments.


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English National Opera Flys


See what goes on behind the scenes on one of the largest stages in the West End with our Flys Supervisor Laurie Steiner. ENO at the London Coliseum www.eno.org


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Faust by Gounod at English National Opera


New production of Faust directed by Des McAnuff, with Toby Spence, Melody Moore, Iain Paterson, Benedict Nelson, Anna Grevelius and Pamela Helen Stephen. Conductor - Edward Gardner. Presented at ENO in Sept-Oct 2010.


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English National Opera - Lucrezia Borgia Trailer


BOOK NOW at www.eno.org or Call 0871 911 0200 Mike Figgis brings his visionary directorial style to opera for the first time in this unique staging of one of Donizetti's most profound masterpieces. ENO presents Lucrezia Borgia, running at the London Coliseum 31 Jan - 3 Mar 2011. Claire Rutter, star of ENO's Zandra Rhodes-designed Aida, returns as Renaissance Italy's darkest femme fatale, with rising young American tenor Michael Fabiano as Lucrezia's long-lost son. ENO's Olivier Award-winning former Music Director, Paul Daniel, conducts. ENGLISH NATIONAL OPERA LIVE AT THE LONDON COLISEUM www.eno.org | 0871 911 0200


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English National Opera - L'Amour de Loin - Part 1: Make Dreaming


English National Opera L'AMOUR DE LOIN - Part I: Make Dreaming, June 2009 Promotional & educational trailer for ENO's official website. Film, Produced, Directed and Edited by: Magali Charrier Director of Photography: Vron Harris Animation Sarah Wickens Time Lapse Photography Wendy Pye L'Amour de loin Composer: Kaija Saariaho Libretto: Ami Maalouf Music published by Chester Music English National Opera Live at the London Coliseum 3 - 11 July 2009 www.eno.org


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English National Opera - L'Amour de Loin - Part 2: Longing


English National Opera L'AMOUR DE LOIN - Part 2: Longing, June 2009 Promotional & educational trailer for ENO's official website. Film, Produced, Directed and Edited by: Magali Charrier Director of Photography: Vron Harris Animation Sarah Wickens L'Amour de loin Composer: Kaija Saariaho Libretto: Ami Maalouf Music published by Chester Music English National Opera Live at the London Coliseum 3 - 11 July 2009 www.eno.org


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Musicircus at English National Opera


On 3 March 2012, a large number of musicians and performers came together at the London Coliseum to celebrate John Cage's centenary. The event was produced by ENO. Stephen Montague (Artistic Director) Alex Julyan (Visual Director) You'll be able to isten to an exclusive recording of the ENO Musicircus on Late Junction, as part of BBC Radio 3's John Cage anniversary celebrations in early September 2012.


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The Mikado


www.eno.org | 0871 911 0200 25 Years after its first performance, Jonathan Miller's hillarious production of Gilbert and Sullivan's classical musical comedy continues to delight audiences and critics alike. An exceptional cast includes Alfie Boe and Sophie Bevan, alongside Mikado veterans Richard Suart and Richard Angas. Conducted by Peter Robinson for just 9 performances from Feb 26 - Mar 11 For more information and tickets go to http ENGLISH NATIONAL OPERA LIVE AT THE LONDON COLISEUM www.eno.org | 0871 911 0200


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Terry Gilliam directs the opera 'Damnation of Faust' at ENO


Former Python and cult film-maker Terry Gilliam makes his opera directing debut with Berlioz's dazzlingly kaleidoscopic take on Goethe's Faust, setting the old legend of the ivory-tower intellectual who forfeits his soul for love. ENO's Olivier Award-winning Music Director, Edward Gardner, who conducted this season's opening production of Gounod's Faust, returns to conduct Berlioz's radically different treatment of the same story.


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Parsifal Trailer


www.eno.org | 0871 911 0200 Nikolaus Lehnhoff's Parsifal was instantly acclaimed as one of the great Wagnerian stagings of our time. It now returns to London for the final time, with a world-class cast led by Stuart Skelton, Jane Dutton, Iain Paterson and Olivier Award-winning Sir John Tomlinson. Conducted by Mark Wigglesworth for 8 Performances from Feb 16 - Mar 12 For more information, and to book tickets, go to http ENGLISH NATIONAL OPERA LIVE AT THE LONDON COLISEUM www.eno.org | 0871 911 0200


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John Cage's Musicircus presented by the English National Opera at the London Coliseum, 3 March 2012


A brief tour and a glimpse inside the atmosphere during the ENO amazing production of John Cage's Musicircus at the London Coliseum, March 3rd 2012. For details of the production itself see www.eno.org . This clip was recorded with an iPhone. The BBC recorded it with some more serious equipment and let's hope that an official DVD will be available soon.


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ENO's La Boheme - Taster


ENO's new production of La Boheme (2nd Feb - 7th Mar 2009). Directed by Jonathan Miller, starring Alfie Boe and Melody Moore


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Will Self: My view of the internet has not changed


As English National Opera prepare to stage a new opera by Nico Muhly, we've asked writer Will Self to reflect on some of the issues that arise from the work. And he's worried. In fact, Will Self is very worried. The Opera: Two Boys Loosely inspired by actual events that occurred in an English industrial city, Nico Muhly's new opera is a cautionary tale of the dark side of the internet. www.twoboysopera.com


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Simon Boccanegra trailer


www.eno.org | 0871 911 0200 Verdi's sublime masterpiece at the London Coliseum is directed by multi-award winning Dmitri Tcherniakov, and conducted by ENO's Olivier Award-winning Music Director Edward Gardner. Jun 8, 10, 16, 18, 22, 28 & Jul 5, 7 at 7.30pm , Jul 2, 9 at 6.30pm 10 performances only


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The Marriage of Figaro [extended preview]


www.eno.org | 0871 911 0200 Fiona Shaw brings her unique creative flair a major new production of Mozart's immensely popular classic. Performances Oct 5, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26 & Nov 3, 5, 10 at 7pm | Oct 29 at 6pm


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DON GIOVANNI - Rufus Norris's major new production for ENO


BOOK NOW at www.eno.org or Call 0871 911 0200 | Tickets from ONLY £17 DON GIOVANNI ENO's much-anticipated new production of MOZART's most powerful opera, DON GIOVANNI, is directed by the multi-award-winning, RUFUS NORRIS (Cabaret, Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Festen). He is joined by equally acclaimed set designer IAN MACNEIL (Olivier Award -- ENO's Ariodante, Tony Award -- Billy Elliot), in bringing to life this dramatic new staging of MOZART's classic, chronicling the tempestuous adventures of the legendary sexaholic, and his ultimate, unrepentant descent into hell. A world-class cast includes IAIN PATERSON - as the libidinous Don, who returns to the Coliseum after his critically acclaimed portrayal of the devilish Mephistopheles in Faust, and KATHERINE BRODERICK as the vengeance-filled Donna Anna, alongside REBECCA EVANS, BRINDLEY SHERRATT, ROBERT MURRAY, SARAH TYNAN, MATTHEW BEST and JOHN MOLLOY The Don himself, Iain Paterson is beautifully sung The Times Making his London operatic debut is outstanding young Ukranian conductor KIRILL KARABITS. Karabits drew exceptionally fine playing from the orchestra The Guardian 3 NOV - 6 DEC, 2010 | Tickets from ONLY £17 ENGLISH NATIONAL OPERA LIVE AT THE LONDON COLISEUM www.eno.org | 0871 911 0200


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Dvorak: Rusalka: Act II opening (ENO 1986)


From English National Opera in 1986, this is the David Pourtney production of Antonin Dvorak's opera, Rusalka (the little mermaid). Act II opening scene with The Gamekeeper and the Turnspit. Rusalka ::: Eilene Hannan (soprano) The Prince ::: John Treleaven (tenor) The Gamekeeper ::: Edward Byles (baritone) The Kitchen Boy ::: Fiona Kimm (soprano) Mark Elder/ Chorus & Orchestra of the ENO


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Sky Arts and ENO Collaboration


Sky Arts and English National Opera have launched Sky Arts Opera Shorts, a unique collaboration with leading figures from the visual arts - Werner Herzog, Sam Taylor-Wood and Dougal Wilson. Each directors short-film accompanies a popular aria from ENOs 2008/09 Sky Arts Season and was previewed in London today. The varied body of work was produced to celebrate six years of Sky Arts season sponsorship of ENO and both organisations commitment to widening the appeal of opera. Set to bespoke recordings by ENO Orchestra conducted by ENO Music Director Edward Gardner, they feature singers Peter Auty, Geraint Dodd, Mary Plazas and Mark Stone.


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Will Self asks 'Is the internet inherently psychotic?'


As English National Opera prepare to stage a new opera by Nico Muhly, we've asked writer Will Self to reflect on some of the issues that arise from the work. And he's worried. In fact, Will Self is very worried. The Opera: Two Boys Loosely inspired by actual events that occurred in an English industrial city, Nico Muhly's new opera is a cautionary tale of the dark side of the internet. On May 23 we'll be holding a live debate at the London Coliseum. Book your place at www.insideopera.com


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Madam Butterfly Trailer


Hailed by the Sunday Telegraph as 'the most beautiful show of the year in operatic London' and later staged by the Metropolitan Opera in New York, the late Anthony Minghella's Olivier Award-winning take on Puccini's culture-clash tragedy returns. With its breathtaking mix of cinematic images and traditional Japanese theatre, its riot of colourful costumes, stunning sets and unforgettable use of puppetry, Minghella's only opera production brilliantly delivers what The Independent called 'the simplest and the most sumptuous thing we've ever seen in this theatre'. Mary Plazas, who played the title-role in Minghella's original production, makes a triumphant return as the teenage geisha girl seduced by a Yankee sailor. Performances May 8, 10, 17, 19, 24, 28, 30, at 7.30pm | May 26 at 6.30pm | May 13 & June 2 at 3pm 10 performances. Running time: 2hrs 50mins For more info and tickets visit: www.eno.org


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American Friends Mikado event


www.eno.org | 0871 472 0600 Footage from the American Friends of ENO event, celebrating the 25th anniversary of Jonathan Miller's production of The Mikado. For more information on the American Friends of ENO, please visit http


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About ENO 2011


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Eugene Onegin


Don't miss ENO's new production of Tchaikovsky's classic, directed by Deborah Warner and conducted by Edward Gardner. Nov 12, 15, 18, 23, 25, 29, at 7pm | Dec 3 at 6pm | Nov 20 at 3pm To book, visit: www.eno.org


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Castor and Pollux Trailer


www.eno.org The crowning achievement of French baroque opera - and the first of Rameau's works ever to be staged by ENO - Barrie Kosky directs this ethereally beautiful work. Performances Oct 24, 28 & Nov 4, 11, 14, 19, 24 & Dec 1 at 7.30pm 2011 Tickets from just £19 Book now www.eno.org | 0871 472 0600 Calls cost 10 per minute plus network extras.


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The Elixir of Love


Our man Jolyon Rubinstein is back and he's moved on from friends to the ladies... Tell us what your most reliable elixir of love is for a chance to see Jonathan Miller's comic production of Donizetti's classic The Elixir of Love at the London Coliseum. Sep 15, 23, 28 & Oct 1, 4, 6, at 7.30pm Sep 17 at 6.30pm Sep 25 & Oct 8 at 3pm You can view the trailer and book tickets here: www.eno.org Book tickets to English National Opera's new, exciting season at www.eno.org


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Two Boys interview


www.eno.org | 0871 911 0200 Nico Muhly's new opera is a cautionary tale of the dark side of the internet. Here composer and video designer (Leo Warner) look forward to the production.


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The Passenger preview


www.eno.org | 0871 911 0200 Based upon a semi-autobiographical novel by Auschwitz survivor Zofia Posmysz, Polish composer Mieczysław Weinberg's 1968 opera The Passenger receives its London stage premiere at ENO in David Pountney's shatteringly intense staging, conducted by Sir Richard Armstrong. Performances Sep 19, 29 & Oct 7, 13, 15, 22, 25 at 7.30pm | Sep 24 at 6.30pm 8 performances. Running time 2hrs 55mins


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Lucrezia Borgia


Director Mike Figgis has created some of the most significant cinema in recent years, including the Oscar-winning classic Leaving Las Vegas starring Nicolas Cage. Here, he brings his visionary directorial style to opera for the first time. The production features a specially commissioned new film by Figgis, charting the early life of Lucrezia Borgia.


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Classic Revival of Parsifal


Nikolaus Lehnhoff's landmark production of Wagner's PARSIFAL returns to the London Coliseum for its final ever ever performances; after major runs in San Francisco, Chicago, Baden-Baden and Barcelona. Mark Wigglesworth conducts. Showing from 16 February - 12 March 2011 Book Now: 0871 472 0600 Or go online to: www.eno.org


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Meet the cast and creatives in rehearsal


Book now at www.eno.org or call 0871 911 0200 Meet some of the cast and creatives as they take a break from rehearsals of Berlioz's The Damnation of Faust to reflect on working with director Terry Gilliam


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The Damnation of Faust - Trailer


www.eno.org Terry Gilliam, one of the world's most vivid creative minds, brings his unique directorial style to the opera stage for the first time. This vibrant staging of Hector Berlioz's The Damnation of Faust, conducted by Edward Gardner, stars Peter Hoare, Christopher Purves and Christine Rice. "An ensemble triumph. Gilliam has found the ideal medium for his fantastical mind." FIVE STARS - The Times "An unqualified triumph." FIVE STARS - The Telegraph Performances 6 May - 7 June 2011


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Damnation of Faust, audience comments


Audience comments at the end of the first night of Berlioz "The Damnation of Faust" directed by Terry Gilliam at ENO, 6th May 2011


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Elegy for Young Lovers


Director Fiona Shaw discusses Henze and her new production of Elegy for Young Lovers. Showing 24th April - 8th May at the Young Vic


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Lucrezia Borgia, Donizetti - Act 1 - "I knew I'd find him"


Opera Preview, January 2011, English National Opera LUCREZIA BORGIA Donizetti, translation Paul Daniel Act 1 -- I knew I'd find him Lucrezia - Suzanne Manuell


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ENO Opera Squad


In March 2011, ENO took its orchestra, 4 singers and TV Presenter Kirsten O'Brien into schools in London. OperaSqaud performed to around 5000 pupils in one week. The results speak for themselves.


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► Turandot, Puccini (Rupert Goold - final scene)


Director Rupert Goold English National Opera (ENO), London Coliseum November 13, 2009 Princess Turandot Kirsten Blanck; Calaf Gwyn Hughes Jones; Liù Amanda Echalaz; Timur James Creswell; Pang Richard Roberts; Pong Christopher Turner; Emperor Altoum Stuart Kale; Mandarin Iain Paterson; Ping Benedict Nelson; Pang Richard Roberts; Pong Christopher Turner


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Edward Gardner on Le Grand Macabre


ENO Music Director Edward Gardner talks about the sense of humour in Ligetis music. Le Grand Macabre opens English National Operas 09/10 season on 17th September (6 performances only; ends 9th October).


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The Marriage of Figaro - New production


Fiona Shaw gives a brief insight to Mozart's classic opera.


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