Tea with Netty
Episodes
75 episodes
Tea with Netty: Mezzo-soprano Rebecca Leggett
In this episode, OAE Rising Star of the Enlightenment alumna Rebecca Leggett joins Netty for a chat ahead of performing Handel’s Messiah at Lewes Town Hall with the East Sussex Bach Choir. They reminisce about their first meeting and Rebecca's ...
Tea with Netty: OAE Projects Team Sophie Adams and Ed Ault
In the latest episode, OAE Projects team members Sophie Adams and Ed Ault join Netty for a cuppa and a chat backstage at the Royal Festival Hall. They discuss life on the farm - surprisingly not so dissimilar to running an orchestra - harpsicho...
Tea with Netty: OAE Principal Artist Adam Fischer
In this lively episode, conductor Adam Fischer sits down with Netty for a tea and chat during their rehearsal break of our Beethoven Symphonies Nos. 4 & 5 concert. Adam reflects on the moment he first heard Haydn's symphony at six years old...
Tea with Netty: OAE leader Margaret Faultless
In the first episode of 2026, OAE leader Margaret Faultless joins Netty for tea in our home at Acland Burghley School. Maggie reflects on her first OAE performance with Sir Simon Rattle in 1987 and her love for Haydn and Bach’s music. They also...
Tea with Netty: OAE Life President Sir Martin Smith
In the final episode of the year, OAE Life President Sir Martin Smith joins Netty for tea. As one of the vital forces behind the OAE's journey, Martin recounts the story of the orchestra's beginnings, sharing his earliest memories and reviewing...
Tea with Netty: Tenor Hugo Hymas
In this episode, tenor Hugo Hymas welcomes Netty into his cosy cottage for a tea and chat. They explore how he adapts his voice when collaborating with others, the routines that help him prepare for a performance, and the vocal hero who inspire...
Tea with Netty: OAE cellist Catherine Rimer
OAE cellist Catherine Rimer, joins Netty for a chat in the latest episode. She shares many remarkable stories about her musical education and projects accomplished in several countries.Catherine talks about her journey with the OAE. She ...
Tea with Netty: Glyndebourne Executive Chairman Gus Christie
Glyndebourne’s executive chair Gus Christie is joined by Netty at the opera house for a cuppa and chat. Gus guides us through the rich history of Glyndebourne Opera House, highlighting how its architectural design has evolved throug...
Tea with Netty: Baritone Huw Montague Rendall
Baritone Huw Montague Rendall, who is currently starring as Count Almaviva in Glyndebourne's production of Le nozze di Figaro, joins Netty for tea in the latest episode. They chat about the world of stage performance, sharing anecdotes that cov...
Tea with Netty: OAE Co-Principal Viola John Crockatt
Our latest episode features OAE Co-principal Viola John Crockatt conversing with Netty in the grounds of Glyndebourne. They discuss travels, obsessions, and the three elements that complete the cycle of music.John Crockatt shares his lif...
Tea with Netty: Baritone Christopher Purves
Baritone Christopher Purves joins Netty for tea and a chat backstage of Glyndebourne opera house in this episode. Currently performing the title role of Saul with the OAE, Christopher shares his interests in theatre and the many discoveries he ...
Tea with Netty: OAE Flute player Neil McLaren
Flute player Neil McLaren joins Netty for a tea and chat in the latest episode. Having served as OAE’s second flute for nearly 40 years, Neil shares how he became interested in playing the baroque flute and recounts intriguing stories about his...
Tea with Netty: Soprano Anna Dennis
Soprano Anna Dennis joins Netty for tea and a chat in the latest episode. While backstage at the St Matthew Passion concert in London, Anna shared her insights on the various spectrums of music, including baroque and modern styles. She also giv...
Tea with Netty: OAE horn player Martin Lawrence
OAE horn player Martin Lawrence joins Netty in the latest episode for tea and chats. As they dive into lively conversation, Martin sheds light on the fascinating distinctions between natural and valve horns, performance anxiety discoveries and ...
Tea with Netty: Mezzo-soprano Helen Charlston
Mezzo-soprano Helen Charlston joins Netty for tea and a chat in the latest episode. She discusses her unique voice and the discoveries she's made through singing different repertoire as well as learning to sing backwards!Helen is a membe...
Conductor Dinis Sousa
In the first episode of 2025, conductor Dinis Sousa joins Netty for a cuppa and a chat in London before he embarks on his touring adventures.Currently Principal Conductor of the Royal Northern Sinfonia, Dinis has a fascinating journey t...
OAE Leader Kati Debretzeni
OAE violin leader Kati Debretzeni joins Netty for a cuppa and a chat while on tour. Kati tells fascinating and humorous stories from her family history to stepping into the musical universe. Come along for the ride where each stop reveals her d...
Conductor Antonello Manacorda
Conductor Antonello Manacorda who conducted the OAE’s Prom this summer joins Netty for tea and a chat. This episode is a treasure trove of fascinating conversations exploring the intricate dynamic between the orchestra and the conductor, along ...
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...
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 ...
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.<...
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...
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...
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...
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...
