83. In conversation with Alasdair Middleton, Librettist of 'Itch'.

From the Producer's Office

In today's episode of From the Producer's Office, James Clutton speaks to librettist Alasdair Middleton about working on Opera Holland Park's new commission for 2023, 'Itch'. They discuss the value of the continued working relationship between Alasdair and composer Jonathon Dove, as well as his path to becoming a librettist and the process of creating and developing meaningful libretto. From the Producer's Office is a series of informal podcasts with Opera Holland Park’s Director of Opera, James Clutton. In conversation with creatives and collaborators across the industry, we explore the process of putting opera on stage, and how the artists involved approach their craft.