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June 15, 2012

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7 Days until Dee Day!

With Dr Dee opening at ENO on Monday 25 June, we thought we’d give you a sneak preview of what to expect in Damon Albarn’s and Rufus Norris’ opera.

Damon Albarn, among other things the multi-talented Blur and Gorillaz frontman, visited the Guardian studio with a baroque ensemble to perform two tracks, O Spirit, Animate Us, in which the old John Dee prays to God along with his daughter, as well as Apple Carts.

Need more than just 2 tracks then why not listen to the whole Dr Dee Album on Spotify?

Of course, nothing will beat the experience of seeing the spectacle live, so get your tickets for Dr Dee here: http://www.eno.org/see-whats-on/productions/production-page.php?&itemid=1885

and let us know what you think, what you’ll be wearing and how you’ll be doing your hair for the occasion on twitter. Follow us: @E_N_O #ENODrDee

Excited? We can’t wait!

(footage courtesy of Guardian online)

Tags: Blur Cultural Olympiad Damon Albarn Dr Dee Elizabeth I English National Opera Gorillaz London 2012 Festival Olympics Rufus Norris london coliseum opera opera in english Spotify Guardian

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May 25, 2012

TV’s Kirsten O’Brien and Billy Budd

TV Presenter Kirsten O’Brien has never been to the opera. Never! So, we’re on a mission to make sure she does.

She’s selected Benjamin Britten’s Billy Budd as her first opera. It’s got a lot going for it as she found out when she went behind the scenes at rehearsals.

Watch, enjoy and share!