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Simon Crosby Buttle @scbuttle.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

We will be performing extracts from Paul Corfield Godfrey's "Epic Scenes and Musical Chapters from #thesilmarillion #thehobbit #thelordoftherings after the mythology of #Tolkien" at this years Tolkien Tage am Niederrhein tickets.tolkientag.de #hobbit #middleearth #operatic #jrrtolkien #lotr

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Simon Crosby Buttle @scbuttle.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

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 Coming 2026 www.volanteopera.wales #hobbit #middleearth

Simon Crosby Buttle @scbuttle.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

The #chorus for our #DemoRecording of Paul Corfield Godfrey's “Musical Chapters from #TheHobbit #Tolkien”. Erin Spence, Emma Mary Llewellyn, Carolyn Jackson, Helen Greenaway, Rhodri Prys Jones, Simon Crosby Buttle, Julian Boyce and Samuel Snowden. www.volanteopera.wales #hobbit #middleearth

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Simon Crosby Buttle @scbuttle.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

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”. Samuel Snowden will be performing the role of William the Troll. Coming 2026 www.volanteopera.wales #hobbit #middleearth

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Simon Crosby Buttle @scbuttle.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

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”. Rhodri Prys Jones will be performing #Fili and the 1st Elf. Coming 2026 www.volanteopera.wales #hobbit #middleearth #dwarvesoferebor

onthetrail @onthetrail.tolkienguide.com · 21/01/2026

Reposted by Simon Crosby Buttle

We are asked regularly about the work of Paul Corfield Godfrey, especially how one can approach his now enormous connected cycle of operas based on the works of J.R.R. #Tolkien. @scbuttle.bsky.social of Volante has put together a video that listeners may find useful. www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1lY...

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Listening Guide - PCG's The Silmarillion, The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and Appendices

YouTube video by Volante Opera Productions

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Simon Crosby Buttle @scbuttle.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

A review of our #DemoRecording of Paul Corfield Godfrey's "Musical Chapters from #TheLordoftheRings after the Mythology of #Tolkien" musicwebinternational.com/2026/01/corf... #singer #classicalsingers #lordoftherings #CD #lotr #jrrtolkien #rivendell #elves #operatic #middleearth #gandalf

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Simon Crosby Buttle @scbuttle.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

We're proud to announce our cast for our #DemoRecording of Paul Corfield Godfrey's “Musical Chapters from #TheHobbit after the mythology of #Tolkien”. Gavin Davies will be returning to the role of Gloin and also performing Thranduil. Coming 2026 www.volanteopera.wales #hobbit #middleearth

Simon Crosby Buttle @scbuttle.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

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”. Dyfed Wyn Evans will be performing Balin, Elven Captain and 2nd Soldier. Coming 2026 www.volanteopera.wales #hobbit #middleearth

Simon Crosby Buttle @scbuttle.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

A review of our #DemoRecording of Paul Corfield Godfrey's "Musical Chapters from #TheLordoftheRings after #Tolkien" musicwebinternational.com/2026/01/corf... Buy physical here: www.volanteopera.wales/category/all... Buy Digital from your provider. #opera #middle-earth #middleearth #music

Simon Crosby Buttle @scbuttle.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

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”. Edmond Choo will be performing the roles of Kili and the Master and Glorfindel. Coming 2026 www.volanteopera.wales #hobbit #middleearth

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Simon Crosby Buttle @scbuttle.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

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 the roles of Bombur and 6th Elf Coming 2026 www.volanteopera.wales #hobbit #middleearth

Simon Crosby Buttle @scbuttle.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

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”. Michael Clifton-Thompson will be returning to the role of #Gollum. Coming 2026 www.volanteopera.wales #hobbit #middleearth

Simon Crosby Buttle @scbuttle.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

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 role of the 4th Spider. Coming 2026 www.volanteopera.wales #hobbit #middleearth

Simon Crosby Buttle @scbuttle.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

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 www.volanteopera.wales #hobbit #middleearth

Simon Crosby Buttle @scbuttle.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

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”. Peter Wilman will be performing the roles of Bifur, 3rd Elf and 1st Soldier. Coming 2026 www.volanteopera.wales #hobbit #middleearth

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Simon Crosby Buttle @scbuttle.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

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 www.volanteopera.wales #hobbit #middleearth #elrond #rivendell #elves

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Simon Crosby Buttle @scbuttle.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

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”. Francesca Saracino will be performing the role of 3rd Spider Coming 2026 www.volanteopera.wales #hobbit #middleearth #mirkwood

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Simon Crosby Buttle @scbuttle.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

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”. Howard Kirk will be performing the role of Bofur. Coming 2026 www.volanteopera.wales #hobbit #middleearth #dwarvesoferebor

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Simon Crosby Buttle @scbuttle.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

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

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Simon Crosby Buttle @scbuttle.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

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

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Simon Crosby Buttle @scbuttle.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

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

Simon Crosby Buttle @scbuttle.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

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

Simon Crosby Buttle @scbuttle.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

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

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Simon Crosby Buttle @scbuttle.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

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

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Simon Crosby Buttle @scbuttle.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

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

Simon Crosby Buttle @scbuttle.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

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

Simon Crosby Buttle @scbuttle.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

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

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Simon Crosby Buttle @scbuttle.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

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”. Angharad Morgan will be performing the role of The Thrush Coming 2026 www.volanteopera.wales #hobbit #middleearth

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Simon Crosby Buttle @scbuttle.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

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

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Simon Crosby Buttle @scbuttle.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

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

Simon Crosby Buttle @scbuttle.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

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! youtu.be/MSyV7Lcp_DE?...

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Paul Corfield Godfrey and Simon Crosby Buttle talk Operatic Lord of the Rings

YouTube video by TolkienGuide

onthetrail @onthetrail.tolkienguide.com · 29/08/2025

Reposted by Simon Crosby Buttle

Released September 5th and is available to pre-order at www.volanteopera.wales/category/all... as a 15 CD digibook. Musical scores, and of course Paul's previous epic adaptation of the Silmarillion are also available.

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