In opera, a librettist writes the words that are sung on stage. Meet Emma Jenkins, a librettist and translator for ENO, to find out a bit more about what her job entails. For more theatre insights and careers inspiration, visit our opera jobs playlist: http://goo.gl/SLhNFj -- About English National Opera: English National Opera is founded on the belief that opera of the highest quality should be accessible to everyone. Musical storytellers At ENO opera is theatre; expressing drama through the unique combination of music, text, dance and design. We sing in English. We believe that singing in our own language connects the performers and the audiences to the drama on stage, and enhances the experience for all. We collaborate across contemporary art forms, to reflect the growing diversity of our culture. And we take a fresh approach right across the repertoire, from baroque to contemporary, as well as commissioning new works as part of our commitment to the future of the art form. Widening access We bring our productions to the widest possible audience, whether at the London Coliseum, nationally or internationally. We make our work accessible by offering a large proportion of tickets at affordable prices, and by distributing it widely on screen and digital media. We also aim to introduce completely new audiences to the magic of opera through stimulating and creative participation programmes. Nurturing Creative talent We are a national company of internationally recognised standard. We nurture talent across the entire company, whether on stage, backstage, or in the pit. We provide a platform for young singers to develop global careers. We tell the world’s most timeless stories, unforgettably. Subscribe to ENO and never miss another video: http://goo.gl/ljEMBr Keep up to date with the latest from ENO: ENO on YouTube | http://www.youtube.com/user/englishnationalopera ENO on Facebook | http://www.facebook.com/englishnationalopera ENO on Twitter | http://www.twitter.com/e_n_o ENO on Instagram | http://instagram.com/englishnationalopera More great opera | http://www.eno.org/

• published: 25 Jun 2019
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