The Royal Opera has notified Friends that they will not be allowed to attend the general rehearsal of Die Walküre on April 25. Aggrieved Friends asked us why.
Here’s the official reply: The Friends haven’t been banned from this rehearsal, but we reserve the right to keep some ‘closed’ for operational reasons. We are extremely grateful for their support.
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