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Jakub Hrůša
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Oliver Mears

Insights: The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House in Rehearsal – Rigoletto 

Cast sheet

Monday 16 March 2026

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3pm

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.

Rehearsing Rigoletto

Approximate timings

This event will last approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes
Credits

Music

Giuseppe Verdi

Libretto

Francesco Maria Piave

Director

Oliver Mears

Cast

Conductor

Mark Elder

Director of Opera, The Royal Opera

Oliver Mears

Insights

Director of Learning and Participation

Jillian Barker

Emma Head

Head of Public Engagement

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

Guidance
Suitable for all
Further information

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