Tea with Netty Podcast
1) Tea with Netty: OAE Principal Artist Adam Fischer
In this lively episode, conductor Adam Fischer sits down with Netty for a tea and chat during their rehearsal break of our Beethoven Symphonies Nos. 4 & 5 concert. Adam reflects on the moment he first...Show More
2) Tea with Netty: OAE leader Margaret Faultless
In the first episode of 2026, OAE leader Margaret Faultless joins Netty for tea in our home at Acland Burghley School. Maggie reflects on her first OAE performance with Sir Simon Rattle in 1987 and he...Show More
3) Tea with Netty: OAE Life President Sir Martin Smith
In the final episode of the year, OAE Life President Sir Martin Smith joins Netty for tea. As one of the vital forces behind the OAE's journey, Martin recounts the story of the orchestra's beginnings,...Show More
4) Tea with Netty: Tenor Hugo Hymas
In this episode, tenor Hugo Hymas welcomes Netty into his cosy cottage for a tea and chat. They explore how he adapts his voice when collaborating with others, the routines that help him prepare for a...Show More
5) Tea with Netty: OAE cello player Catherine Rimer
OAE cello player Catherine Rimer, joins Netty for a chat in the latest episode. She shares many remarkable stories about her musical education and projects accomplished in several countries. Catherine...Show More
6) Tea with Netty: Glyndebourne Executive Chairman Gus Christie
Glyndebourne’s executive chair Gus Christie is joined by Netty at the opera house for a cuppa and chat. Gus guides us through the rich history of Glyndebourne Opera House, highlighting how its archit...Show More
7) Tea with Netty: Baritone Huw Montague Rendall
Baritone Huw Montague Rendall, who is currently starring as Count Almaviva in Glyndebourne's production of Le nozze di Figaro, joins Netty for tea in the latest episode. They chat about the world of s...Show More
8) Tea with Netty: OAE Co-Principal Viola John Crockatt
Our latest episode features OAE Co-principal Viola John Crockatt conversing with Netty in the grounds of Glyndebourne. They discuss travels, obsessions, and the three elements that complete the cycle ...Show More
9) Tea with Netty: Baritone Christopher Purves
Baritone Christopher Purves joins Netty for tea and a chat backstage of Glyndebourne opera house in this episode. Currently performing the title role of Saul with the OAE, Christopher shares his inter...Show More
10) Tea with Netty: OAE Flute player Neil McLaren
Flute player Neil McLaren joins Netty for a tea and chat in the latest episode. Having served as OAE’s second flute for nearly 40 years, Neil shares how he became interested in playing the baroque flu...Show More