We started rehearsals for Shostakovich’s Moscow today Shenandoah Conservatory (a piece that was only possible for him to write after Stalin’s passing - 101 years to the day after Stalin passed…not intentional but felt suitably apt)…

Rehearsals are officially in full swing for this year's main stage #opera, ‘Moscow, Cheryomushki!’

My contribution to #InternationalWomensDay - some worthwhile reading. And a fact to entice you to do so…From 1964-2011 at #Berlin’s prestigious #Theatertreffen, a total of 470 productions were invited. Only thirty-four (7%) of which were directed by women. Let that sink in!

🌟 Sneak peek into the electrifying dance rehearsals at Shenandoah Conservatory with choreographer Adam Haigh from England! 💃💥 We’re in the home stretch, gearing up for a production packed with surprises. Stay tuned for more sneak peeks! #ShenandoahConservatory #Dance

Tech life Shenandoah Conservatory! #RussianOpera

Welcome to #Cheryomushki…all things #Shostakovich kicking off here Shenandoah Conservatory

‘Moscow, Cheryomushki’ opens TONIGHT! Don't miss out on Shostakovich's iconic operetta featuring a score bursting with energy and catchy tunes, as well as charming staging and choreography which playfully highlights the work's wit, candor and insight. 🎫 conservatoryperforms.org

Proud Professor Hen tonight Shenandoah Conservatory. And now my 12 month foray into Russian opera is over. It’s now time for months of Mozart. #Berlin brace yourself more Marchment madness of Magic Flute is looming…💪💪💪

What a difference 24 hours makes… Would probably not recommend doing a 10km race with zero training and on the back of a ER trip… Thanks to the EU support team who pointed out multiple times that I was passing my flat (and yes I wanted to stop each time I did) 😂

It all started with you and SWAP'ra Kitty. Kitty Whately Anna Patalong Ella Marchment Sophie Gilpin Madeleine Pierard & Rebecca Bottone Thank you. It has made a huge difference to us and the artists

Congratulations class of 2024! That’s another school year in the bag (featuring me getting caught on the online stream being my usual self) 😂….

Dolphins, amazing sunrises, culture, food, sea turtles, and company. It’s been a gargantuan drive over the past 6 days but totally worth it! 💜 the American South East coast.

Back on the road again. This time LA is beckoning…. Looking forward to speaking OPERA America conference and kicking off at Sonystudios The Wende Museum with a challenging new work tomorrow…

Coming up in Berlin…Berlin Opera Academy visitberlin.de/en/event/opern…

Some Magic Flute rehearsal moments captured by one of my fab team of assistants Facundo Guilart!

Director of #Opera and Associate Professor Ella Marchment recently served on an audition panel with OPERA America as part of its Feedback Auditions program! su.edu/blog/2024/08/2…

📣Big news! Thrilled to have been shortlisted in the International #OperaAwards2024 Rediscovered Work category for our 2023 production of L’Aube rouge by Camille Erlanger dir. Ella Marchment Congratulations to all the The Opera Awards nominees 👏

Can’t believe it… Proud as punch that WexfordFestivalOpera production of #LaubeRouge I directed last October has been nominated in The Opera Awards. Congrats team and thank you for the beautiful memories. 💜

🎭 Excited to announce my upcoming half-season directing operas across Portugal, Spain, the U.K., and the USA with various talented groups! Looking forward to diving into diverse artistic challenges and sharing these incredible experiences. Stay tuned for updates! #Opera #Theatre

Amazing how the whole opera world has rallied today. We love and miss you Ben Thapa. The opera industry won’t be the same without you!