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Proud 'Officer'for the Trust of Paul Corfield Godfrey. See www.volanteopera.wales/ where details of Paul's works and more.
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Here’s a link to an interview we did with Tolkien Collector's Guide’s OnThe Trail and Trotter about Paul Corfield Godfrey’s operatic #thelordoftherings after the mythology of #tolkien

Many thank to them for being wonderful hosts!

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Paul Corfield Godfrey and Simon Crosby Buttle talk Operatic Lord of the Rings
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August 30, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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We're proud to announce our cast for our complete #DemoRecording of Paul Corfield Godfrey's #thehobbit after #tolkien

Huw Llywelyn will be returning from our recording of "The Lord of the Rings" to the role of #BilboBaggins.

Coming 2026

www.volanteopera.wales

#hobbit #middleearth
November 3, 2025 at 8:12 AM
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We're proud to announce our cast for our complete #demorecording of Paul Corfield Godfrey's “Musical Chapters from #thehobbit after #tolkien”.

Julian Boyce will be performing the role of #thorin

Coming 2026

www.volanteopera.wales

#hobbit #middleearth #dwarvesoferebor #dwarf
November 6, 2025 at 8:09 AM
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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”.

Angharad Morgan will be performing the role of The Thrush

Coming 2026

www.volanteopera.wales

#hobbit #middleearth
November 10, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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We're proud to announce our cast for our complete #demorecording of PCG’s #thehobbit after the mythology of #Tolkien.

Simon Crosby Buttle will be performing three roles and returning as Frodo in "Quest of Erebor".

Coming 2026

www.volanteopera.wales

#hobbit #middleearth #frodo #dwarf
November 13, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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Coming Late Summer 2026.

Volante Opera Productions is proud to announce our next installment in the #Tolkien based works of composer Paul Corfield Godfrey - "Musical Chapters from #TheHobbit after the Mythology of JRR Tolkien".

www.volanteopera.wales

#hobbit #opera
November 15, 2025 at 4:56 AM
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We're proud to announce our cast for our #DemoRecording of Paul Corfield Godfrey's #TheHobbit after the mythology of #Tolkien

Gareth Long will be performing two roles and returning as #Gimli for "Quest of Erebor".

Coming 2026

www.volanteopera.wales

#hobbit #middleearth #dwarf #dwarvesoferebor
November 17, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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We're proud to announce our cast for our complete #DemoRecording of Paul Corfield Godfrey's #TheHobbit after the mythology of #Tolkien

Emma Mary Llewellyn will be performing the roles of Landroval and 2nd Spider.

Coming 2026

www.volanteopera.wales

#hobbit #middleearth #eagle #mirkwood
November 20, 2025 at 8:12 AM
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We're proud to announce our cast for our complete #DemoRecording of Paul Corfield Godfrey's #TheHobbit after the mythology of #Tolkien

Jasey Hall will be performing the roles of Nori, Galion, Bert and returning as Dain.

Coming 2026

www.volanteopera.wales

#hobbit #middleearth
November 27, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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We're proud to announce our cast for our complete #DemoRecording of Paul Corfield Godfrey's #TheHobbit after the mythology of #Tolkien

Rosie Hay will be returning to the role of #Gwaihir and also performing 1st #Spider.

Coming 2026

www.volanteopera.wales
#hobbit #middleearth #eagle
December 1, 2025 at 8:12 AM
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We're proud to announce our cast for our complete Demo Recording of Paul Corfield Godfrey's #TheHobbit after the mythology of #Tolkien

Philip Lloyd-Evans will be returning to the role of #Gandalfthegrey

Coming 2026

www.volanteopera.wales

#hobbit #demorecording #middleearth #gandalf
December 4, 2025 at 8:11 AM
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We're proud to announce our cast for our complete #DemoRecording of Paul Corfield Godfrey's #TheHobbit after the mythology of #Tolkien

Steffan Lloyd-Evans will be performing the roles of Goblin Captain and Goblin Slave-Driver.

Coming 2026

www.volanteopera.wales
#hobbit #middleearth #goblintown
December 8, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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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”.

Howard Kirk will be performing the role of Bofur.

Coming 2026

www.volanteopera.wales

#hobbit #middleearth #dwarvesoferebor
December 11, 2025 at 8:11 AM
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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”.

Francesca Saracino will be performing the role of 3rd Spider

Coming 2026

www.volanteopera.wales

#hobbit #middleearth #mirkwood
December 15, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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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

www.volanteopera.wales

#hobbit #middleearth #elrond #rivendell #elves
December 18, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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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”.

Peter Wilman will be performing the roles of Bifur, 3rd Elf and 1st Soldier.

Coming 2026

www.volanteopera.wales

#hobbit #middleearth
December 22, 2025 at 8:38 AM
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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

www.volanteopera.wales

#hobbit #middleearth
December 25, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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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 role of the 4th Spider.

Coming 2026

www.volanteopera.wales

#hobbit #middleearth
December 29, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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We're proud to announce our cast for our complete #DemoRecording of Paul Corfield Godfrey's “Musical Chapters from #TheHobbit after #Tolkien”.

Alastair Moore will be performing the roles of Dori, Tom and 4th Elf.

Coming 2026

www.volanteopera.wales

#hobbit #middleearth #mirkwood #elves #troll
November 24, 2025 at 8:04 AM
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A new book about #Tolkien 1/2

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October 17, 2025 at 7:32 AM
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#OnThisDay in 1948, #Tolkien writes to Ronald Eames.

Tolkien sends his spare copy of Farmer Giles of Ham, which is uncorrected, to Ronald Eames. This copy is to be sent on to the illustrator Pauline Baynes. He believes that it will serve her in preparation for illustrating the book. (1/2)
Guide to Tolkien's Letters: J.R.R. Tolkien to Ronald Eames
Tolkien sends his spare copy of Farmer Giles of Ham, which is uncorrected, to Ronald Eames. This copy is to be sent on to the illustrator Pauline Baynes...
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October 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Thank you to Richard Ovenden OBE for joining Andrew and I to talk about the latest book byJRR #tolkien The Bovadium Fragments. It was such a pleasure.
October 3, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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September 23, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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September 22, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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'musical chapters from the Lord of the Rings' by Paul Corfield Godfrey is out today 😊 congratulations to our entire team led by @scbuttle.bsky.social on a fantastic achievement. Those at Oxonmoot can see the design, which is stunning and meet Paul and Simon there.
September 5, 2025 at 11:54 AM