Opera Singer, Chorister, Half of Volante Opera Productions
Joined May 2013
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Simon Buttle retweeted
Apr 28
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An article by Simon Crosby Buttle about our research and recording project!
#Tolkien #pianomusic #artsongs
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Simon Buttle retweeted
Mar 15
We will be performing extracts from @TheCorfield "Epic Scenes and Musical Chapters from #thesilmarillion #thehobbit #thelordoftherings after the mythology of #Tolkien" at this years Tolkien Tage
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#hobbit #middleearth #operatic #jrrtolkien #lotr
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Simon Buttle retweeted
More details from the @MusicWebInt review of the new Lord of the Rings opera by @TheCorfield @OperaVolante
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Simon Buttle retweeted
Feb 21
Thank you for sharing - it’s an amazing work and it’s been a labour of love to get it out there for people to hear!
It’s great to see people enjoying it.
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Simon Buttle retweeted
From @MusicWebInt (link in reply), a glowing review of @TheCorfield’s Lord of the Rings Opera for @OperaVolante. “Godfrey…has revived grand opera for the 21st century… This is the most exciting opera composed in years.”
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Simon Buttle retweeted
Feb 16
We're proud to announce our cast for our complete #DemoRecording of Paul Corfield Godfrey's “Musical Chapters from #TheHobbit after the mythology of #Tolkien”.
Laurence Cole will be performing the roles of #Smaug #Dragon and #Beorn
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Simon Buttle retweeted
Feb 12
The #chorus for our #DemoRecording of @TheCorfield “Musical Chapters from #TheHobbit #Tolkien”.
Erin Spence, Emma Mary Llewellyn, Carolyn Jackson, Helen Greenaway, Rhodri Prys Jones, @SCButtle, Julian Boyce and Samuel Snowden.
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Simon Buttle retweeted
We're proud to announce our cast for our complete #DemoRecording of @TheCorfield “Musical Chapters from #TheHobbit after the mythology of #Tolkien”.
Samuel Snowden will be performing the role of William the Troll.
Coming 2026
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#hobbit #middleearth
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Simon Buttle retweeted
Jan 17
A review of our #DemoRecording of Paul Corfield Godfrey's "Musical Chapters from #TheLordoftheRings after #Tolkien"
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Buy physical here:
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#opera #middleearth #music
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Simon Buttle retweeted
Jan 15
We're proud to announce our cast for our #DemoRecording of @TheCorfield “Musical Chapters from #TheHobbit after the mythology of #Tolkien”.
Gavin Davies will be performing the roles of Gloin and Thranduil.
Coming 2026
volanteopera.wales
#hobbit #middleearth
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Simon Buttle retweeted
Jan 12
We're proud to announce our cast for our #DemoRecording of @TheCorfield “Musical Chapters from #TheHobbit after the mythology of #Tolkien”.
Dyfed Wyn Evans will be performing Balin, Elven Captain and 2nd Soldier.
Coming 2026
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#hobbit #middleearth
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Simon Buttle retweeted
We're proud to announce our cast for our complete #DemoRecording of @TheCorfield “Musical Chapters from #TheHobbit after the mythology of #Tolkien”.
Edmond Choo will be performing Kili, the Master and Glorfindel.
Coming 2026
volanteopera.wales
#hobbit #middleearth
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Simon Buttle retweeted
We're proud to announce our cast for our complete #DemoRecording of Paul Corfield Godfrey's “Musical Chapters from #TheHobbit after the mythology of #Tolkien”.
Martin Lloyd will be performing Bombur and 6th Elf
Coming 2026
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#hobbit #middleearth
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Simon Buttle retweeted
We're proud to announce our cast for our complete #DemoRecording of @TheCorfield “Musical Chapters from #TheHobbit after the mythology of #Tolkien”.
Michael Clifton-Thompson is returning to the role of #Gollum.
Coming 2026
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#hobbit #middleearth
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Simon Buttle retweeted
29 Dec 2025
We're proud to announce our cast for our complete #DemoRecording of Paul Corfield Godfrey's “Musical Chapters from #TheHobbit after the mythology of #Tolkien”.
Sophie Yelland will be performing the 4th Spider.
Coming 2026
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#hobbit #middleearth
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Simon Buttle retweeted
25 Dec 2025
We're proud to announce our cast for our complete #DemoRecording of Paul Corfield Godfrey's “Musical Chapters from #TheHobbit after the mythology of #Tolkien”.
Owen Webb will be performing the roles of Dwalin and Bard
Coming 2026
volanteopera.wales
#hobbit #middleearth
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Simon Buttle retweeted
22 Dec 2025
We're proud to announce our cast for our #DemoRecording of @TheCorfield “Musical Chapters from #TheHobbit after the mythology of #Tolkien”.
Peter Wilman will be performing the roles of Bifur, 3rd Elf and 1st Soldier.
Coming 2026
volanteopera.wales
#hobbit #middleearth
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Simon Buttle retweeted
18 Dec 2025
We're proud to announce our cast for our #DemoRecording of Paul Corfield Godfrey's “Musical Chapters from #TheHobbit after the mythology of #Tolkien”.
James Schouten will be returning to the role of Elrond.
Coming 2026
volanteopera.wales
#hobbit #middleearth #elrond
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