Contraband

Enticing creative experiences that speak directly through the music of the 17/18th centuries to the contemporary soul. Artistic Director: @harpsichris

[Contraband @contraband_live]

Contraband produce a fervent, accurate and above all heartfelt account of Handel’s score, which thrills with pain and tension. https://t.co/dAxqyiM84t

[Charlotte Valori @Operissima]

My 5* review @IfordArts #Handel now up: visionary staging takes #Jephtha to the dark world of fundamentalist sects https://t.co/t55LRRmYLM

[Contraband @contraband_live]

We’ve had such a fantastic time @ifordarts Brilliant music, delicious cakes and weather. A dream!

[Charlotte Valori @Operissima]

My review of #Handel #Partenope @IfordArts: **** for "a perfect comic storm of seduction, jealousy, fidelity and infidelity, gender-bending and downright skulduggery." #bravitutti @GalinaSoprano @jorgencolorado @contraband_live @TScottcowell @ChrisCowell2 https://t.co/VsT0FmiC2U

[New Paths Music @NewPathsMusic]

Beautiful As steals the morn @BBCRadio3; happy memories of @contraband_live @operacrumpet @sjacksontenor performing it @ertheatre in April.

[Contraband @contraband_live]

@IfordArts #jeptha that's a wrap! Thank you for having us for an intense but wonderful few weeks we'll miss this extraordinary music.

[Contraband @contraband_live]

Thanks @Operissima so glad that you enjoyed it.

[If Opera @if_opera]

Thank you @Operissima. You have made a wonderful team very happy. https://t.co/WRuk9iU8qr

[Níall Mööre @bathmusicman]

Brilliant production of #Handel's Jephtha @IfordArts this eve! Congrats to all concerned!

[If Opera @if_opera]

Toi toi toi for the final performance of #Jeptha @IfordArts @chris_tenoritis @lucyrosepage @FreddyAmazin @contraband_live

[If Opera @if_opera]

In the office @ifordarts listening to beautiful singers of #Jeptha #opera warming up @chris_tenoritis @lucyrosepage @FreddyAmazin #verylucky

[New Paths Music @NewPathsMusic]

We were at @IfordArts last night to hear @contraband_live's sensational performance of #Jephtha. Thanks for the Q&A mention, @harpsichris!

[The FTR @YourFTR]

Truly magnificent singing #Jephtha @IfordArts - and the rain held off for a gorgeous evening

[If Opera @if_opera]

Such a treat to have you back and we are thrilled you enjoyed it. Have a wonderful summer @MarlboroughLive https://t.co/V44SfWrrl4

[Contraband @contraband_live]

@richardmbarnard @chris_tenoritis @IfordArts @lucyrosepage @FreddyAmazin Thanks for your lovely comments Richard. It's been a wonderful project to be in part of. Emotionally draining and exhausting as well!

[Richard Barnard @richardmbarnard]

@chris_tenoritis @IfordArts @lucyrosepage @FreddyAmazin @contraband_live Hugely enjoyed it. Very powerful performances from everyone. The staging was clever and thought-provoking, esp ending. Sounded incredible.

[If Opera @if_opera]

Superb shots of #opera #Jeptha @IfordArts @chris_tenoritis @lucyrosepage @FreddyAmazin @contraband_live. Thanks #MitzideMargaryphotography

[Libby Burgess @Libby_Burgess]

Magical mist in the valley during the interval @IfordArts last night. Beautiful, powerful opening night - congrats team. A special show.

[Contraband @contraband_live]

Bass line partying after @IfordArts #jeptha premiere. Lovely team!

[Contraband @contraband_live]

Still tired after @IfordArts #jeptha premiere on Saturday but the gear up now begins for Show 2 tomorrow. Amazing feedback from the Show 1!

[Chris Turner @chris_tenoritis]

@PeteLordAardman @contraband_live @IfordArts As Jephtha, I'm completely drained at the end of the show. Very excited about Contrabands future! Such a lovely bunch!