<![CDATA[The Opera Hour]]>75cedb72-11b7-5a6e-b657-1056f50f70f7Wed, 26 Nov 2025 21:30:15 +0000Captivate.fmManx Radiohttps://artwork.captivate.fm/fb3a9d6d-8ca0-4cea-9c6b-0ee46bde61b5/tAb4i8Qq-WD0rGxZggNaQy9B.jpgThe Opera HourManx RadioManx RadioManx Radio's long running programme showcasing the very best in opera music hosted by Ernie Thorn.https://the-opera-hour.captivate.fmfalseepisodicnopodcastOPERA HOUR 26 NOVEMBER 2025OPERA HOUR 26 NOVEMBER 2025Ernie's back with his usual mix of opera classics.

]]>Ernie's back with his usual mix of opera classics.

]]>f997f865-dc11-4776-84c7-72762784f932Wed, 26 Nov 2025 21:30:00 +000055:57falsefullOPERA HOUR 19 NOVEMBER 2025OPERA HOUR 19 NOVEMBER 2025Ernie has music from Lakme, Vivaldi's Olympiad and Peter Grimes . . . .

]]>Ernie has music from Lakme, Vivaldi's Olympiad and Peter Grimes . . . .

]]>508e6beb-a271-4615-ae1f-0bbdf5781ea8Wed, 19 Nov 2025 22:00:00 +000056:00falsefullOPERA HOUR 12 NOVEMBER 2025OPERA HOUR 12 NOVEMBER 2025Join Ernie as he tells the story of an opera written to commemorate Armistice Day, and other

operas connected with war


]]>Join Ernie as he tells the story of an opera written to commemorate Armistice Day, and other

operas connected with war


]]>a8c040e0-c51e-41f2-ba10-06b16e328949Wed, 12 Nov 2025 22:00:00 +000055:58falsefullOPERA HOUR 05 NOVEMBER 2025OPERA HOUR 05 NOVEMBER 2025Ernie has some operatic fireworks to make your bonfire night go with a Bang!

]]>Ernie has some operatic fireworks to make your bonfire night go with a Bang!

]]>1931b59b-ac0f-4783-a39d-0ea006f04afaWed, 05 Nov 2025 22:00:00 +000055:56falsefullOPERA HOUR 29 OCTOBER 2025OPERA HOUR 29 OCTOBER 2025Ernie presents a selection from the best in Opera including Purcell's stunningly beautiful Dido's Lament . .

]]>Ernie presents a selection from the best in Opera including Purcell's stunningly beautiful Dido's Lament . .

]]>79de6d83-60e1-45f2-8d51-1be95fec6464Wed, 29 Oct 2025 22:00:00 +000055:59falsefullOPERA HOUR 22 OCTOBER 2025OPERA HOUR 22 OCTOBER 2025Get your tuxes out and glasses at the ready! Ernie Thorn returns with a new series of the Opera Hour with some of the best known and most beautiful music from around the world

]]>Get your tuxes out and glasses at the ready! Ernie Thorn returns with a new series of the Opera Hour with some of the best known and most beautiful music from around the world

]]>a7cab577-480d-49d8-b9c0-05fe33bd19adWed, 22 Oct 2025 22:00:00 +000055:57falsefullOPERA HOUR 11 JUNE 2025OPERA HOUR 11 JUNE 2025In the last of the current series, Ernie Thorn finishes his tour around this summer's opera festivals and features music from the likes of Boris Godunov and the ever-popular Nessun Dorma

]]>In the last of the current series, Ernie Thorn finishes his tour around this summer's opera festivals and features music from the likes of Boris Godunov and the ever-popular Nessun Dorma

]]>8a6abf11-65e4-4bd1-94cf-d572ccbfd22eWed, 11 Jun 2025 22:00:00 +000055:58falsefullOPERA HOUR 04 JUNE 2025OPERA HOUR 04 JUNE 2025Ernie celebrates our visitors over from the continent with operas from Germany, France and Italy -as not all bikers are headbangers . . !

]]>Ernie celebrates our visitors over from the continent with operas from Germany, France and Italy -as not all bikers are headbangers . . !

]]>cbe8b875-9bcf-4154-8403-0d5f6d8cc9d6Wed, 04 Jun 2025 22:00:00 +000056:00falsefullOPERA HOUR 28 MAY 2025OPERA HOUR 28 MAY 2025Join Ernie Thorn for his latest tour around this summer's Opera Festivals, with music from Aida, Carmen and Cosi fan tutte

]]>Join Ernie Thorn for his latest tour around this summer's Opera Festivals, with music from Aida, Carmen and Cosi fan tutte

]]>c1566d36-136d-4de8-8f12-da80dc68d22fWed, 28 May 2025 22:00:00 +000056:00falsefullOPERA HOUR 21 MAY 2025OPERA HOUR 21 MAY 2025Ernie continues his musical exploration of this summer's forthcoming Opera Festivals!

]]>Ernie continues his musical exploration of this summer's forthcoming Opera Festivals!

]]>f8ff5072-eb21-43f9-89cd-84b899e4746dWed, 21 May 2025 22:00:00 +000055:56falsefullOPERA HOUR 14 MAY 2025OPERA HOUR 14 MAY 2025This week, Ernie continues his look at the various opera festivals taking place around the UK this summer.

]]>This week, Ernie continues his look at the various opera festivals taking place around the UK this summer.

]]>8d16733c-df30-4db9-b735-709f766b8ce8Wed, 14 May 2025 21:30:00 +000055:47falsefullOPERA HOUR 11 DECEMBER 2024OPERA HOUR 11 DECEMBER 2024Ernie continues the story of Hansel and Gretel, plus some La Boheme

]]>Ernie continues the story of Hansel and Gretel, plus some La Boheme

]]>50280224-da40-47d6-ae54-2479781954bbWed, 11 Dec 2024 22:00:00 +000055:55falsefullOPERA HOUR 04 DECEMBER 2024OPERA HOUR 04 DECEMBER 2024Ernie looks at Englebert Humperdinck's classic Opera Hansel and Gretel.

]]>Ernie looks at Englebert Humperdinck's classic Opera Hansel and Gretel.

]]>341bfa7a-64b1-4bc5-8f32-d4854c1aa061Wed, 04 Dec 2024 22:00:00 +000055:57falsefullTHE OPERA HOUR 27 NOVEMBER 2024THE OPERA HOUR 27 NOVEMBER 2024Ernie brings you his latest selection of opera classics.

]]>Ernie brings you his latest selection of opera classics.

]]>bf3f7748-c6fc-4f60-9036-a2600162b4ecWed, 27 Nov 2024 21:30:00 +000055:52falsefullTHE OPERA HOUR 20 NOVEMBER 2024THE OPERA HOUR 20 NOVEMBER 2024Ernie Thorn with his latest selection of opera classics.

]]>Ernie Thorn with his latest selection of opera classics.

]]>aa58466a-74d0-45d3-a1ba-4c14b503c34bWed, 20 Nov 2024 22:00:00 +000055:44falsefullTHE OPERA HOUR 13 NOVEMBER 2024THE OPERA HOUR 13 NOVEMBER 2024Ernie Thorn with his latest selection of opera classics, including the flower duet and the anvil chorus from Verdi's Il Trovatore

]]>Ernie Thorn with his latest selection of opera classics, including the flower duet and the anvil chorus from Verdi's Il Trovatore

]]>f45676c8-dfac-46c1-b226-ddc7ad1478d8Thu, 14 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +000056:00falsefull