The Glyndebourne Festival Opera was established in 1934 by John Christie, a wealthy English businessman, and his opera singer wife, Audrey Mildmay. Their vision was to create a world-class opera experience in the British countryside. The festival is committed to presenting opera as a complete theatrical experience, combining music, singing, acting, and visual artistry. The…
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Glastonbury Festival
The world renowned Glastonbury Festival originated all the way back in 1970, the day after Jimi Hendrick died, and has gone on to become a famed and long-recorded event on the annual calendar. Still taking place on Worthy Farm, the event is noted not only for its historic music performances from emerging bands to rock…