A gentle Thursday afternoon read: Sarah Connolly discussing the merits of different forms of capital punishment, and why she's heading up an opera funded by a regime she previously described as “murdering autocrats stuck in a time warp.'

For VAN Magazine

van-magazine.com/mag/sarah-conn…

We are holding a series of three Anti-ableism workshops for Staff & Boards of Arts Organisations/Venues for disability equity professional development. If your organisation wants to be a good ally to disabled artists and audiences find out more here littlecog.co.uk/anti-ableism-f… pls RT

This looks like a fantastic opportunity!

MM@M: A New Sound is just a few days away.

If you are an #artist creating new music-driven work, please join us as we explore these important #questions , make new #connections and envision a #future together!

Find out more/book now: mahoganyopera.co.uk/explore-more/m…

#ANewSound #music

🎺 We're hiring a Co-Artistic Director!

A natural collaborator with fire in their belly, passionate about music/art.

You'll develop artistic strategy & grow our network. You'll also shape seasons with violinist, composer & founder Rakhi Singh.

Apply: manchestercollective.co.uk/jobs

Thank you Japan House London for the opportunity to introduce the biwa and Ito Noe to more and more people last night! Watch online here: youtube.com/live/PaUHkxmhk…
久保田晶子 Hera

Blown away by the standing ovation(!) at Martin Harris Centre last night! Thank you to the amazing team, Musica festival and Hera for an amazing #IWD2024 . Tonight Howard Assembly Room !

Thank you to Musica Festival for an amazing welcome for #OnAnEndlessRoad . What a special night! We’re so proud to be involved with this phenomenal project! Catch the last performance tomorrow Howard Assembly Room #StandingO

Manchester! Join us tonight from 7pm for #InternationalWomensDay

A brief break from promoting our tour, to share this because it really matters.

What an amazing first night of #onanendlessroad The Actors’ Church ! Next stop with the amazing team: Huddersfield!
久保田晶子 Hera Midori Komachi, Yura Zaiki, Irena Hayter

On An Endless Road: interpreting the life of writer, feminist & anarchist Itō Noe. Stunning performance last night on the biwa from Akiko Kubota & on violin & piano from Midori Komachi & Yura Zaiki. Held in the magnificent St. Paul's Church, Covent Garden... Hera 1/2 #OnXII

A fantastic offer from Opera North to see renowned singer and musician Akiko Kubota perform in Leeds this Sat 9 March. Use code AKIKO for 50% discount on tickets 👇
operanorth.co.uk/whats-on/on-an…

Excited to arrive at ⁦The Actors’ Church⁩

Tonight at The Actors’ Church 7.30!

久保田晶子 is here!! So excited for the first performance of #onanendlessroad on Tuesday 5th The Actors’ Church ! Tickets: actorschurch.org/whatson/on-an-…

📚 SIGNED BOOK #GIVEAWAY ! 📚

For #WomensHistoryMonth I am giving away a signed copy of QUARTET, which tells the stories of four pioneering women composers. All you have to do to enter is:

- Follow me
- Retweet this post

Closes on #IWD , 8/3/24. Good luck!

Delighted to be a top pick for March in Songlines Magazine's gig guide. Find out more about 'On an Endless Road', touring from Tuesday next week at wearehera.co.uk/on-an-endless-…