Who owns Glyndebourne opera?
Gus Christie
Glyndebourne/Owners
Gus oversees other environmental initiatives and is active in enabling Glyndebourne to achieve its long-term ambition of becoming carbon neutral. Gus is married to the international soprano Danielle de Niese with whom he shares a son and daughter, and has four sons from his first marriage.
Is Glyndebourne Open this year?
Glyndebourne Festival 2021 runs from 20 May – 29 August 2021. Members will have priority booking for Festival 2021 tickets, find out more about becoming a Member. Public booking will open in March 2021.
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 is Glyndebourne famous for?
Glyndebourne (/ˈɡlaɪndbɔːn/) is an English country house, the site of an opera house that, since 1934, has been the venue for the annual Glyndebourne Festival Opera. The house, located near Lewes in East Sussex, England, is thought to be about six hundred years old and listed at grade II.
Does anyone live at Glyndebourne?
The Christie family have made an internationally renowned success of their Glyndebourne grounds. But today British opera must take a place on the chorus line, for it is the home of Gus Christie and his wife Danielle de Niese that is to take centre stage. …
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 |
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.
What should I wear to Glyndebourne tour?
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.
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.
Is Glyndebourne black tie?
An Evening at Glyndebourne: A Black-Tie Opera and Picnic in the English Countryside. There is no official dress code, though formal attire is customary and nearly everyone wears black tie.