Recitals at Lunch

Monday 28 September 2026 1pm

Please note that casting is subject to change up until the start of the performance. Please continue to check the website for the most up-to-date information.

Approximate Timings

The performances will last approximately 45–50 minutes

Performers

Violin one
Naori Takahashi
Violin two
Henry Chandler
Viola
Emmanuella Reiter
Cello
Luba Ulybysheva
Double Bass
Philip Nelson

Recitals at Lunch

Orchestra Director
Helen Dunne
Orchestra Manager
Claire Bayliss
Assistant Orchestra Managers
Helena Archer
Kirsten Cross
Orchestra Admin & Projects Coordinator
Rebecca Newman
Orchestra Office Administrator
Jemma Bogan
Head of Public Engagement, Learning and Participation
Emma Head
Daytime Event Producer, Learning and Participation
Nikki Cima
Daytime Event Officer, Learning and Participation
Georgia Kingsman
Opera Officer, Learning and Participation
Stephanie Waldron

The Royal Opera

Patron
HM The King
Music Director
Jakub Hrůša
Director of Opera
Oliver Mears
Director of Casting
Peter Mario Katona
Associate Director
Netia Jones
Administrative Director
Cormac Simms

Programme

This recital includes a range of works from Leoš Janáček and Antonin Dvorak.

Composer Leoš Janáček (1854–1928)On the Overgrown Path

Our evening

A Blown Away Leaf

Come Along!

They Chattered Like Swallows

In Tears

Composer Antonin Dvorak (1841–1904)

Allegro con fuoco

Scherzo. Allegro vivo

Poco Andante

Allegro assai

Guidance

Content suitable for all

Children under the age of five are not permitted into our theatres. Children over the age of five must have their own ticket and sit next to an accompanying adult.

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Further information

Digital cast sheets

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