The Green Room | Hannah O’Brien, Soprano | Puccini’s Suor Angelica VJ Sessions 2026-07-26 | Soprano Hannah O’Brien joins us in The Green Room to talk about taking the leading role in a concert performance of Puccini’s Suor Angelica at St Gabriel's Church, Pimlico in aid of Refuge.Irish soprano Hannah O’Brien recently completed her Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Vocal Studies at the Royal Northern College of Music, studying with Elizabeth Ritchie. She previously studied at The Royal Irish Academy of Music under Sylvia O’Regan and Dr. Dearbhla Collins. This year, Hannah sang her first Pamina (The Magic Flute/Mozart) for Clonter Opera and is excited to return to Wexford Festival Opera for her second season as a Factory Artist to perform as Elvira (L’italiana in Algeri/Rossini), Nella (Gianni Schicchi/Puccini), and Tatiana (L’Aube Rouge/Camille Erlanger). In May, Hannah gave a recital for the Italian Institute of Culture, Dublin in conjunction with WFO.hannahobriensoprano.comWatch the full performance of Puccini’s Suor Angelica at youtu.be/haciK1x8PzAFor more great music & interviews:youtube.com/@VJSessions?sub_confirmation=1
Hannah O’Brien, Soprano | The Green Room @VJSessions VJ Sessions 2026-07-26 | Watch the full interview at youtu.be/jJvOiVzl5MwWatch the full performance of Puccini’s Suor Angelica at youtu.be/haciK1x8PzAFor more great music & interviews:youtube.com/@VJSessions?sub_confirmation=1
Thomas Payne, Conductor | The Green Room @VJSessions VJ Sessions 2026-07-26 | Thomas Payne, Conductor | The Green Room @VJSessionsWatch the full interview at youtu.be/pF1ALULkILgWatch the full performance of Puccini’s Suor Angelica at youtu.be/haciK1x8PzAFor more great music & interviews:youtube.com/@VJSessions?sub_confirmation=1
Puccini’s Suor Angelica | St Gabriels, Pimlico | In aid of Refuge VJ Sessions 2026-07-26 | Watch the full performance of Puccini’s Suor Angelica at youtu.be/haciK1x8PzArefuge.org.ukstgabrielspimlico.org.ukFor more great music & interviews:youtube.com/@VJSessions?sub_confirmation=1
The Green Room | Thomas Payne, Conductor | Puccini’s Suor Angelica VJ Sessions 2026-07-26 | Conductor Thomas Payne joins us in The Green Room to talk about his career as well as staging and conducting a concert performance of Puccini’s Suor Angelica at St Gabriel's Church, Pimlico in aid of Refuge.Thomas is establishing a reputation both at home and abroad in both operatic and symphonic music. Described as “Clearly a name to watch” by Seen and Heard International, his performances are gathering extremely favourable reviews and repeat engagements.Thomas is passionate about both community and youth music making and has been Principal Conductor of London City Orchestra since 2020 conducting performances at Cadogan Hall, Sinfonia Smith Square and Duke’s Hall. He has conducted several productions for Hampstead Garden Opera and British Youth Opera, nurturing young voices on works such as Hänsel und Gretel, Le nozze di Figaro, The Rape of Lucretia, Agrippina and Savitri. Thomas also holds workshops on introducing opera to young people for Scherzo Ensemblethomaspayneconductor.co.ukWatch the full performance of Puccini’s Suor Angelica at youtu.be/haciK1x8PzAFor more great music & interviews:youtube.com/@VJSessions?sub_confirmation=1
Puccini | Suor Angelica | St Gabriels, Pimlico | In aid of Refuge VJ Sessions 2026-07-26 | Recorded live at St Gabriel's Church, Pimlico on 25th April 2026In aid of Refuge, musicians from The Royal Opera, English National Opera and London City Orchestra gave a concert performance of Puccini's Suor Angelica. The story of a woman condemned to life torn from her child by her vindictive aunt, this opera is a heart wrenching story of love and loss.Conducted by Thomas Payne, the cast includes outstanding vocalists Hannah O'Brien, Monika Evelin Liiv, Beren Kader Fidan and Rozanna Madylus.refuge.org.ukstgabrielspimlico.org.ukFor more great music & interviews:youtube.com/@VJSessions?sub_confirmation=1Cast & Creatives--------------------------ConductorThomas PayneItalian CoachAlessandra FasoloSuor AngelicaHannah O'BrienLa Zia PrincipessaMonika-Evelin LiivLa BadessaKristina NikiforovaLa Suora ZelatriceRebecca StocklandLa Maestra delle NovizieRozanna MadylusSuor GenovieffaBeren FidanSuor OsminaAnna GreggSuor DolcinaAlicia Mallace-GoulbourneLa Suora lnfermieraSalome SiuLe Novizie/Le CercatriciElla JoyHarriet CameronSeolbin OhEmily WilliamsVivien EasomChorusBridget Coaker, SopranoEllen Coleman, SopranoNaomi Bastler, SopranoNick Arratoon, TenorEdwin Kutas, TenorFelix Wareing, BassOrchestra---------------Violin 1Juri UchishibaLucie BiekJames MooreViolin 2Rebecca AbbotEmma GaitErica GongDiane LudwigSophie ReavilleViolaZami ZalilJohn HinchliffeAdrian GordonKate FosterChristian LudwigCelloFerec NecefAlison HolfordChris DyerCarolina López del NeroYigit Alp OnatDouble BassNoam ElronChan Chiu YungSylvian LettalHarpLucia FotiPianoMaria StruckovaSecond PianoMilana DunauskaiteFluteElizabeth MarrLiz MayerOboeDavid PriceCatherine UnderhillCar AnglaisCraig WhiteClarinetRalph LaneCarl AshfordBassoonVerity BurcombeSiobhan ConnellanHornHannah KeyDominic HarriesTrumpetIsaac HoltArchie MusselwhiteLukas GeigerTromboneJosh BrileyAlex HassibAlfie BousfieldTimpani/PercussionTony LucasCharlie HodgeOrganVanessa Parmar
