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Behind the Scenes

Follow us behind the scenes: we shine the spotlight on what happens before the curtain goes up, hearing from all those people who are essential to the success of a concert, opera or dance performance but rarely get to be the centre of attention. From lighting designers, sound engineers and photographers, to wig makers, page turners, event managers and instrument tuners, scroll down to read articles and watch videos that reveal the magic happening backstage. 

Have a sneak peek behind the curtain onto the stage of the Wiener Staatsoper on their 150th birthday
© David Karlin
Discover how the world's largest performing arts centre under one roof was built in Taiwan
© Kouzi Isita
Find out what's like to watch a rehearsal with Paavo Järvi and the Philharmonia Orchestra in London
© Mark Pullinger
Learn more about lighting design with Jake Wiltshire, who works with ENO and many others
© Jake Wiltshire
Artistic Director Neil Chandler brought us behind the scenes of Fairfield Halls' redesign in London
© Craig Sugden Photography
Follow us behind the scenes of the Latvian National Opera
© David Karlin
Head to France to learn more about the elusive job of concert page turner
© Miguel Bueno
Have a sneak peek behind the curtain onto the stage of the Wiener Staatsoper on their 150th birthday
© David Karlin
Discover how the world's largest performing arts centre under one roof was built in Taiwan
© Kouzi Isita
Find out what's like to watch a rehearsal with Paavo Järvi and the Philharmonia Orchestra in London
© Mark Pullinger
Learn more about lighting design with Jake Wiltshire, who works with ENO and many others
© Jake Wiltshire
Artistic Director Neil Chandler brought us behind the scenes of Fairfield Halls' redesign in London
© Craig Sugden Photography
Follow us behind the scenes of the Latvian National Opera
© David Karlin
Head to France to learn more about the elusive job of concert page turner
© Miguel Bueno
Backstage at the concert hall
Light, camera, action!
Behind the scenes with the Gothenburg Symphony
Behind the scenes at the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
A day in the life...
All about sound
A day in the life of a ballerina with the Royal Opera House
A day in the life of a Boheme opera singer with Opera Australia
A day in the life of a flautist with the London Symphony Orchestra
Backstage at the opera
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© Marco Borggreve | DNO 2018
Backstage at the ballet
The hard life of a ballet pointe shoe
Ballet costumes: backstage at the Opera Garnier in Paris
Backstage at the Nutcracker with Pacific Northwest Ballet
Making of Parsifal at Bayerische Staatsoper
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© Wilfried Hösl