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Jakub Hrůša
Director of Opera
Oliver Mears

Recitals at Lunch

Cast sheet

Monday 18 May 2026

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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.

Generously supported by Paul Hamlyn Hall Education Fund

Approximate timings

The performance will last approximately 45–50 minutes
Performers

Baritone

Sam Hird

Piano

David Gowland

Jette Parker Artists Programme

Jette Parker Artists Programme Head of Programme

Elaine Kidd

Artistic Director

David Gowland

Administrative, Company and Events Manager

Thomas Marshall

Producer

Catherine Chibnall

Administrative Assistant and Project Co-Ordinator

Isobel Lawson

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

This recital includes a range of work from Franz Schbert, Ludwig van Beethoven and others

This recital includes a range of work from Franz Schbert, Ludwig van Beethoven and others.

Franz Schbert (1797–1828) Schwanengesang

Liebesbotschaft

Kriegers Ahnung

Ständchen

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827)

An die Ferne Geliebte


Francis Poulenc (1899–1963)

Banalités


John Ireland (1879–1962)

Santa Chiara

If We Must Part

Hope the Hornblower

Guidance
Suitable for ages 14+
Further information

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