Michael Moody

@NoisyMV In the words of Fascinating Aida… youtu.be/JmoG4JY_T58?si…

Steve Jobs explains the difference between a great idea and a great product:

Sicko

Ireland's new "I oppose bad things" President is making the Far Right rage. Lets keep them boiling.

📣 We are thrilled to announce our 2026 Festival — the most ambitious yet with an extra week of opera, dance, and concerts. 📅 2 June – 12 July 2026 🎟️ Tickets on sale 10 February 2026 Explore more: thegrangefestival.co.uk/2026

A good illustration of modern Britain. Masked man removes artistic dissent against a Tyrannical State, under the guard of Foreign State Security.

Can you tell us how he died, where, and why?

This charming man ❤️

Two of the most brilliant singers - and wonderful people - performing at this 👇 @StreetwiseOpera event! We’ll be joined by the incredible Simon Callow and others. Limited tickets available - it promises to be very special.

Elgar Howarth, 1935-2025 All at Opera North are sad to learn of the death earlier this week of Elgar Howarth, a hugely influential figure in British classical music and our Chief Guest Conductor from 1985-88. Elgar, know as Gary, was invited to the Company by founding Music Director David Lloyd-Jones, and together they were formative in steering Opera North through the earlier years. The first opera he conducted for us was Verdi's Nabucco in 1982 (pictured here), followed by Puccini's La bohème, Strauss’ Arabella, the British premiere of Nielsen’s Maskerade and many more. He was also a friend of composer Harrison Birtwistle and led the Orchestra of Opera North in various Birtwistle projects, including a memorable trip to Vienna to perform Endless Parade with renowned Swedish trumpeter Håkan Hardenberger. Gary later served here as Music Advisor, making vital artistic decisions, and remained an important part of Opera North's life for the first twenty years. We are immensely grateful for all he contributed to the Company.

Ten Christmases later..... Our mission statement remains the same. CLOSE US DOWN !!! A massive shout out to all who have joined us on the journey, in England, Scotland and Northern. Especially all the volunteers & donors. We go again until the #RightToFood is enshrined in Law

At last, the Royal Opera made my Christmas wish come true and got Hansel & Gretel right thetimes.com/article/d3ecc2…

A 77yr old retired teacher was sentenced to 20 mnths in prison for a Just Stop Oil protest on the M25 She has just been returned to prison (over Xmas) because deep vein thrombosis means an electronic tag can’t be strapped to her leg. Make sense of that. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

“Ultimately as a society we have to decide if we want #Opera, & if we want it we have to find a way to pay for it.” @MichaelBerkele2 makes a clear case for how @ace_national’s model doesn’t work any more. Our national companies should be protected by government. #SaveWNO

We’ve a monumental week ahead: Mark Wigglesworth makes his debut as Chief Conductor at @LighthousePoole and @Bristol_Beacon alongside pianist @NMcCarthyPiano - will you be joining us in the hall or online? With music-making in communities throughout the week...

It’s so good to read well-deserved, consistent praise for Rhian Lois in all the reviews I’ve seen for @E_N_O Elixir of Love. What a compliment to the team involved with the Harewood Artists too! Their work is outstanding. Just look at their alumni - wow!

Nottingham Forest invited Warriors United, a learning disability football team, for a press conference, as part of Down Syndrome Awareness month. Look at how Nuno answers their questions. What a man. ❤️ Credits: Sky Sports

#Grenfell #justice4Grenfell #GrenfellInquiry

What a day! A privilege, if a little surreal, to give my maiden speech in the House of Lords yesterday, with my family watching on. Thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way.