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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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Hey, everyone, I will have to send this again via social media etc...

Google considers short urls like youtu(.)be - from Youtube itself - as a red flag for spam. This rule came into effect in December and has now spread wider on the internet.

Next RR I'll use the full URL again 😅
January 22, 2026 at 8:23 PM
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Another edition of the Roving Ranger has just been sent to its subscribers.

Including: Kullervo in cinemas; Balrog Beatdown; Tolkien Tapestries Return; Leadership in Middle-earth (i.e. in Zurich!); Tolkien Day Ball; nominations for TSA open: music for a sorrowless forest; Grendel/ond; & much more!
The One hundred and seventy-first Roving Ranger
The Roving Ranger #171 brings you all the interesting things Tolkienian of the last week and the weeks upcoming, curated by the Tolkienist.
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January 21, 2026 at 11:39 PM
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...
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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January 21, 2026 at 11:39 PM
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And the answer is.....

All are true! I was doing some research on one of the first Tolkien related fanzines and a few hints and cross references exposed me to a newszine titled Skyrack, whose editor liked Tolkien and reported some news tidbits in various issues. 1/🧵
January 21, 2026 at 9:52 PM
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I mentioned yesterday finding a cool Tolkien tidbit hinted at in a 1960 fanzine. For fun, a quick poll if you want to guess what I found:

A. GA&U is taking pre-orders for The Silmarillion
B. A previously unknown interview is planned with Tolkien
C. A 1961 Tolkien related fan-made calendar
January 21, 2026 at 3:36 PM
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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!

youtu.be/MSyV7Lcp_DE?...
Paul Corfield Godfrey and Simon Crosby Buttle talk Operatic Lord of the Rings
YouTube video by TolkienGuide
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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