Simon Buttle

We will be performing extracts from @TheCorfield "Epic Scenes and Musical Chapters from #thesilmarillion #thehobbit #thelordoftherings after the mythology of #Tolkien" at this years Tolkien Tage tickets.tolkientag.de #hobbit #middleearth #operatic #jrrtolkien #lotr

More details from the @MusicWebInt review of the new Lord of the Rings opera by @TheCorfield @OperaVolante

Link to the review: musicwebinternational.com/2026/01/corfie…

@tolkienthoughts @MusicWebInt @TheCorfield Thank you for sharing - it’s an amazing work and it’s been a labour of love to get it out there for people to hear! It’s great to see people enjoying it.

From @MusicWebInt (link in reply), a glowing review of @TheCorfield’s Lord of the Rings Opera for @OperaVolante. “Godfrey…has revived grand opera for the 21st century… This is the most exciting opera composed in years.”

We're proud to announce our cast for our complete #DemoRecording of Paul Corfield Godfrey's “Musical Chapters from #TheHobbit after the mythology of #Tolkien”. Laurence Cole will be performing the roles of #Smaug #Dragon and #Beorn volanteopera.wales #hobbit #middleearth

The #chorus for our #DemoRecording of @TheCorfield “Musical Chapters from #TheHobbit #Tolkien”. Erin Spence, Emma Mary Llewellyn, Carolyn Jackson, Helen Greenaway, Rhodri Prys Jones, @SCButtle, Julian Boyce and Samuel Snowden. volanteopera.wales #hobbit #middleearth

We're proud to announce our cast for our complete #DemoRecording of @TheCorfield “Musical Chapters from #TheHobbit after the mythology of #Tolkien”. Samuel Snowden will be performing the role of William the Troll. Coming 2026 volanteopera.wales #hobbit #middleearth

A review of our #DemoRecording of Paul Corfield Godfrey's "Musical Chapters from #TheLordoftheRings after #Tolkien" musicwebinternational.com/2026/01/corf... Buy physical here: volanteopera.wales/category/all... Buy Digital from your provider. #opera #middleearth #music

We're proud to announce our cast for our #DemoRecording of @TheCorfield “Musical Chapters from #TheHobbit after the mythology of #Tolkien”. Gavin Davies will be performing the roles of Gloin and Thranduil. Coming 2026 volanteopera.wales #hobbit #middleearth

We're proud to announce our cast for our #DemoRecording of @TheCorfield “Musical Chapters from #TheHobbit after the mythology of #Tolkien”. Dyfed Wyn Evans will be performing Balin, Elven Captain and 2nd Soldier. Coming 2026 volanteopera.wales #hobbit #middleearth

We're proud to announce our cast for our complete #DemoRecording of @TheCorfield “Musical Chapters from #TheHobbit after the mythology of #Tolkien”. Edmond Choo will be performing Kili, the Master and Glorfindel. Coming 2026 volanteopera.wales #hobbit #middleearth

We're proud to announce our cast for our complete #DemoRecording of Paul Corfield Godfrey's “Musical Chapters from #TheHobbit after the mythology of #Tolkien”. Martin Lloyd will be performing Bombur and 6th Elf Coming 2026 volanteopera.wales #hobbit #middleearth

We're proud to announce our cast for our complete #DemoRecording of @TheCorfield “Musical Chapters from #TheHobbit after the mythology of #Tolkien”. Michael Clifton-Thompson is returning to the role of #Gollum. Coming 2026 volanteopera.wales #hobbit #middleearth

We're proud to announce our cast for our complete #DemoRecording of Paul Corfield Godfrey's “Musical Chapters from #TheHobbit after the mythology of #Tolkien”. Sophie Yelland will be performing the 4th Spider. Coming 2026 volanteopera.wales #hobbit #middleearth

We're proud to announce our cast for our complete #DemoRecording of Paul Corfield Godfrey's “Musical Chapters from #TheHobbit after the mythology of #Tolkien”. Owen Webb will be performing the roles of Dwalin and Bard Coming 2026 volanteopera.wales #hobbit #middleearth

We're proud to announce our cast for our #DemoRecording of @TheCorfield “Musical Chapters from #TheHobbit after the mythology of #Tolkien”. Peter Wilman will be performing the roles of Bifur, 3rd Elf and 1st Soldier. Coming 2026 volanteopera.wales #hobbit #middleearth

We're proud to announce our cast for our #DemoRecording of Paul Corfield Godfrey's “Musical Chapters from #TheHobbit after the mythology of #Tolkien”. James Schouten will be returning to the role of Elrond. Coming 2026 volanteopera.wales #hobbit #middleearth #elrond

We're proud to announce our cast for our complete #DemoRecording of Paul Corfield Godfrey's “Musical Chapters from #TheHobbit after the mythology of #Tolkien”. Francesca Saracino will be performing the 3rd Spider Coming 2026 volanteopera.wales #hobbit #middleearth