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  • Jakub Hrůša

    Music Director

  • Oliver Mears

    Director of Opera

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Recitals at Lunch

Monday 26 October 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

  • Baritone

    Dominic Sedgwick

  • Actor

    Tim McMullan

  • Pianist

    Ceri Owen

Recitals at Lunch

  • Director of Learning and Participation

    Tina Ramdeen

  • Head of Public Engagement, Learning and Participation

    Emma Head

  • Head of Opera Learning and Participation

    Tom Floyd

  • Opera Event Officer

    Stephanie Waldron

  • Nikki Cima

    Daytime Event Producer

  • Georgia Kingsman

    Daytime Event Officer

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 works by Gerald Finzi’s (1901–1956) Earth and Air and Rain song cycle with readings from Thomas Hardy's (1840–1928) poetry.

'Songs of Hope'Composer Gerald FinziSummer SchemesWhen I set out for LyonnesseAuthor Thomas Hardy

'This Year's Awakening'Composer Gerald FinziWaiting BothAuthor Thomas Hardy

'The Voice'Composer Gerald FinziThe PhantomSo I have faredRollicum-RorumAuthor Thomas Hardy

'The Ruined Maid'Composer Gerald FinziTo Lizbie BrowneThe Clock of the YearsAuthor Thomas Hardy

'The Difference'Composer Gerald FinziIn a ChurchyardAuthor Thomas Hardy

'Domicilium'Composer Gerald FinziProud SongstersAuthor Thomas Hardy

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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