Spanning beautiful gardens, unique amphitheatres and historic castles, pack a picnic and enjoy an alfresco performance at one of the best open-air theatre spots in Gloucestershire this summer.
they are more flexible and versatile. moreover, it is now easier and easier to watch opera anywhere. i think the development in social media is great because that means my family from south africa can see my shows, and my friends from all over the world can see my shows. but there are concerns that too much opera is being streamed. the big problem i see is that if we give to the audience everywhere in the world all the content that we have for the price of a cup of coffee, it devalues our work. i think it is important not to make it expensive, not to make it out of reach, but do not go too far in a direction where you are not going to be able to come back. increasingly, opera singers will be aware that this is a global art form, and that they need to embrace that. it has the potential to inspire singers from different parts of the world, so it is an exciting time. the world of opera is clearly