Tea with Netty
What's brewing backstage with the Orchestra. Tea with Netty is the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment's new podcast hosted by viola player Annette Isserlis (Netty). Over a cuppa (or something a little stronger...), Netty chats with a variety of conductors, players and other guests as she 'spills the tea' on the side of classical music you don't normally hear.
Episodes
57 episodes
Double Bassist Cecelia Bruggemeyer
OAE's beloved double bassist and current Chair of the Players' Artistic Committee Cecelia Bruggemeyer joins Netty in the latest episode. They discuss the early days of the formation of the OAE, balancing playing in various orchestras, tour...
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Episode 57
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47:10
Tea with Netty: Harpist Joy Smith
Netty is joined by harpist Joy Smith in her cosy 17th-century weaver's cottage in Essex for the latest episode. Joy, who owns 9 harps, takes us through the world of harps. They talk about all sorts of topics, including old English phrases, fun ...
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Episode 56
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48:43
Tea with Netty: Mezzo-soprano Beth Taylor
Mezzo-soprano Beth Taylor joins Netty in the dressing rooms of Glyndebourne, who plays Cornelia in Handel's production of Giulio Cesare. They discuss voice production, singing in physically demanding roles, forestry, and everything in between.<...
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Episode 55
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37:21
Tea with Netty: Soprano Louise Alder
Soprano extraordinaire Louise Alder joins Netty for tea in Glyndebourne. Louise, who is currently performing as Cleopatra in Handel's Giulio Cesare, enlightens us with her family, educational and versatile singing background, her passion for mu...
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Episode 54
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37:20
Tea with Netty: Conductor Constantin Trinks
Conductor Constantin Trinks, who makes his Festival debut conducting Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte with the OAE, joins Netty for tea and a chat. He discusses his musical influences and shows a special fondness for certain composers such as Wagner, S...
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Episode 53
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47:09
Tea with Netty: Bass-baritone Dingle Yandell
As summer approaches, bass-baritone Dingle Yandell joins Netty in the fields of Glyndebourne for the latest episode. They have compelling conversations, from his discovery of British novelty pop act Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers to sharing ex...
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Episode 52
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39:04
Tea with Netty: OAE Head of Digital Zen Grisdale
OAE’s Head of Digital Zen Grisdale spills the tea as he joins Netty in the latest episode. Zen is responsible for delivering all the wacky and wonderful digital content, from our distinctive instrument videos to paying homage to Coldplay and ev...
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36:58
Tea with Netty: Principal Cello Luise Buchberger
In the latest episode, OAE Co-Principal Cello Luise Buchberger joins Netty for tea. Tuning in from her home in Frankfurt, Luise talks about more travels between her projects with the OAE and the Chamber Orchestra of Europe. Find out what makes ...
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Episode 49
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35:09
Tea with Netty: Conductor John Wilson
Conductor, composer and arranger John Wilson joins Netty for tea in the latest episode. They delve into themes that are close to the heart of the OAE. John also recalls some interesting memories including his revelational trips to HMV, and his ...
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48:09
Tea with Netty: Principal Viola Max Mandel
The first Tea with Netty episode of 2024 features a Viola combo with Principal Violist Max Mandel joining fellow Violist Netty for tea and chats. They dive deep into a range of topics, including quirky ensemble names, a story on a quick c...
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47:01
Tea with Netty: Guy and Hugh Cutting
In the latest episode, we bring you a Christmas treat of not just one but two Cuttings in a sibling special with Guy Cutting (tenor) and Hugh Cutting (countertenor). They touch base in Netty’s lair (hotel room) during the Christmas Oratorio tou...
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Episode 46
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42:37
Principal Oboe Katharina Spreckelsen
In this episode, OAE Principal Oboe Katharina Spreckelsen joins Netty for tea and chats. She recalls her first encounters with the oboe at a Christmas Eve Midnight Mass, where she discovered the joy of Bach's chorales in the Christmas Orato...
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Episode 45
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41:34
Tea with Netty: Michael Chance
In the latest Tea with Netty episode countertenor extraordinaire Michael Chance, who is currently running The Grange Festival and other music projects, shares his journey as a singer and teacher. He tells fun stories which include singing in mi...
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Episode 44
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34:28
Tea with Netty: Claire Holden
Joining Netty in the latest episode is Claire Holden, who has been an OAE violinist for over 20 years and is also an academic researcher who has led two major Arts and Humanities Research Council projects, as well as being a teacher and consult...
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Episode 43
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39:27
Tea with Netty: Václav Luks
Joining Netty in the latest episode is Václav Luks, who is currently conducting Handel's Semele with the OAE at Glyndebourne. We travel back in time with Václav to an era when libraries and photocopy machines were the norm. He shares h...
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33:57
Tea with Netty: Countertenor Tim Mead
In this episode, Netty is joined by countertenor Tim Mead who shares some interesting stories. Tim talks about wacky costume preparations with lots of unexpected on-stage action and reveals what his ultimate critic (his dog) really thinks of hi...
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Episode 42
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39:02
Tea with Netty: Conductor Evan Rogister
Amidst the summer season, Evan Rogister, currently conducting Don Giovanni at Glyndebourne joins Netty for a cuppa. He takes us through his intriguing past which led to the opera bug and admission into one of the world’s most prestigious perfor...
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Episode 41
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38:04
Tea with Netty: OAE Principal Clarinet Katherine Spencer
OAE Principal clarinet Katherine Spencer joins Netty for a cuppa in a brimming episode. They talk about nickname origins, a clarinet obsession and other entertaining stories involving some chickens, a pony and diving. Deep within G...
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35:48
Tea with Netty: Dame Emma Kirkby
Soprano and early music specialist Dame Emma Kirkby joins Netty for a cuppa, taking us back to her earliest career moments. From learning Latin to performing and teaching opera, she talks about the approaches to singing baroque music and has be...
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Episode 39
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35:04
Tea with Netty: Matthew Truscott
OAE leader Matthew Truscott joins Netty for tea and takes us on a (boat) ride through his musical career, reminisces about long-standing OAE friendships and recalls a startling find under the house. Highly in-demand violinist Matth...
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Episode 38
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45:55
Tea with Netty: Soprano Julia Doyle
One of OAE’s favourite sopranos, Julia Doyle, joins Netty for tea in this jam-packed episode where she talks about unusual vocal exercises to the perils of playing the viola and keeping a tortoise in the fridge. Having worked with ...
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Episode 37
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42:13
Tea with Netty: OAE's Principal Timpanist Adrian Bending
OAE's Principal Timpanist Adrian Bending joins Netty for tea and talks about the approaches to playing the timpani to some of his ear-bending revelations and everything in-between. Adrian Bending rewinds back to an unexpected occur...
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Episode 36
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51:17
Tea with Netty: Annette, Rachel and Steven Isserlis
Music played a large part in the early family life of the Isserlis Siblings and their dog, and here they share memories of their childhood, and how it shaped the trajectory of their respective musical paths.---Tea with Netty is ...
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Episode 35
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43:01
Tea with Netty: Artistic Director Stephen Langridge
From Director of Opera and Drama at Gothenburg Opera to Glyndebourne's current Artistic Director, Stephen Langridge has directed many productions throughout his career for renowned opera houses around the world. He talks about taking his first ...
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Episode 34
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42:26
Tea with Netty: Cherry Forbes, OAE Education Director
Cherry Forbes, OAE's Director of Education, is the powerhouse behind OAE’s all-embracing philosophy of providing access to classical music for everyone. She organises musical events across the UK, starting with tots and reaching across the rang...
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Episode 33
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34:50
