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Opera Now

Hosted by Hattie Butterworth · arts · EN · 8 episodes

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About this Podcast:

Opera Now brings lively insight from three Opera Now Magazine journalists: Editor Hattie alongside writers Holly and Jonathan. Expect the latest news, as well as interviews with opera creatives, critic's takes on recent productions and a smart discussion on a big issue in the opera world – accessible and engaging for newbies, lovers and insiders alike.

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Booking probability

28%

Guest openness

Selective

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80/100
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What is Opera Now about?

Opera Now brings lively insight from three Opera Now Magazine journalists: Editor Hattie alongside writers Holly and Jonathan. Expect the latest news, as well as interviews with opera creatives, critic's takes on recent productions and a smart discussion on a big issue in the opera world, accessible and engaging for newbies, lovers and insiders alike.

Who hosts Opera Now?

Opera Now is hosted by Hattie Butterworth. The show has published 8 episodes to date.

What has Opera Now covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Episode 7: Change at the Met and the prompter box" (30 April 2026, 32 minutes), "Episode 7: Change at the Met and the prompter box" (30 April 2026, 32 minutes), and "In the studio with designer Chloe Lamford" (8 April 2026, 18 minutes).

How often does Opera Now publish?

Opera Now publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 37 minutes across 8 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Opera Now?

Booking probability for Opera Now is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Opera Now requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Opera Now's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Opera Now?

The strongest fits for Opera Now are Performing Arts. Opera Now has an arts audience.

About the host

Hattie Butterworth hosts Opera Now, an arts show with 8 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Opera Now

    Episode 7: Change at the Met and the prompter box

    Apr 30, 202632 minS0

    <p>In this week's episode of the Opera Now podcast, Hattie Butterworth, Holly Baker and Jonny Whiting discuss Peter Gelb's plans to leave the Met, the importance of the prompter box, and Così fan tutte at the ENO!</p>

  • Opera Now

    Episode 7: Change at the Met and the prompter box

    Apr 30, 202632 min

    In this week's episode of the Opera Now podcast, Hattie Butterworth, Holly Baker and Jonny Whiting discuss Peter Gelb's plans to leave the Met, the importance of the prompter box, and Così fan tutte at the ENO!

  • Opera Now

    In the studio with designer Chloe Lamford

    Apr 8, 202618 minS0

    <p>In this episode, Holly Baker joins set designer Chloe Lamford at her garden studio in Deal, Kent to discuss Chloe's journey into opera set design, working with composer Kaija Saariaho and her approach to working...

  • Opera Now

    Reviews from Berlin

    Mar 30, 202632 minS0

    <p>In this episode of the Opera Now podcast, Holly speaks to Opera Now critic Hugo Shirley about recent operas he has seen in Berlin, Barrie Kosky and gets a behind-the-scenes insight into writing an opera review. </p>...

  • Opera Now

    Opera vs Musicals

    Mar 20, 202630 minS0

    <p>In this episode, we discuss the closure of the Kennedy Cente, Jonny talks about the moment musicals and opera became two separate entities, and Holly is taught about leitmotifs in opera!</p> <p>Instagram...

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    Translations, Verismo, and Ralph Fiennes' Onegin

    Feb 18, 202655 minS0

    <p>This week we discuss Deborah Warner's appointment as Artistic Director of the Park Avenue Armory, Jonny teaches Holly about the post-Romantic operatic style of Verismo, and Mark Pullinger joins us to discuss Ralph...

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    Opera and politics with Thangam Debbonaire

    Jan 21, 202649 minS0

    <p>As news breaks that Washington National Opera has left the Kennedy Centre under Trump's leadership, in this episode we are talking all about opera and politics.</p> <p>Thangam Debbonaire joins Holly Baker to speak...

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    Opera Apprenticeships, Critics, and Bel Canto

    Dec 22, 202548 minS0

    <p>In today's podcast Hattie Butterworth, Holly Baker and Jonathan Whiting discuss the latest opera news, the importance of critics, and the bel canto style. Andrew Mellor joins Hattie to discuss the Scandinavian...

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    Introductions, ENO, and Elitism

    Dec 8, 202536 minS0

    <p>In the first episode of the all-new Opera Now podcast, Editor Hattie Butterworth is joined by journalists and friends Holly Baker and Jonathan Whiting to discuss news and reviews from around the opera world. They...

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