Insights: In Conversation with Antonio Pappano and Barrie Kosky
Cast sheet
Friday 13 February 2026
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7.30pm
Approximate timings
Music
Richard Wagner
Libretto
Richard Wagner
PRESENTER
Samira Ahmed
CONDUCTOR
Antonio Pappano
DIRECTOR
Barrie Kosky
GUEST SPEAKER
Stephen Fry
Chief Répétiteur
Edward Reeve
Director of Learning and Participation
Jillian Barker
Head of Public Engagement
Emma Head
Insights Producer
Aisling Henihan
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
Further information
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