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The article focuses on the Glyndebourne opera festival and his founder John Christie. Topics discussed include he employed a professional soprano from the Carl Rosa Operatic Company to sing the part of Blonde in "Die Entfiihrung aus dem Serail" in another of his concerts, and first Glyndebourne Festival opened on May 28, 1934, with a performance of "Le Nozze di Figaro".

The article offers information on the Glyndebourne Festival held in Sussex, England. Topics include the festival's aim to feature classic and new works of opera, its need to secure funds from private donations and box-office returns, and the love for Wagner of festival founder John Christie. It also discusses the festival's 2015 program that include "Saul," "The Rape of Lucretia," and "Poliuto."

The article provides information on the Mozart festival that was held at Glyndebourne estate in London, England in June 1951. German conductor Fritz Busch led the overture at the 600-seat opera house as the curtain went up on the British production of "Idomeneo." John Christie, the man who arranged the festival, succeeded since the six-week event is fully sold out.