House & Family History: In 1934 John Christie built an opera house in the garden that has become, with many later enlargements and additions, the world famous Glyndebourne Festival Opera. Though it produces a wide variety of operas, since the company's founding Glyndebourne has been noted for its productions of Mozart operas. Since 1964 the primary resident orchestra for the festival is the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
Architect: Ewan Christian
Date: 1876House Listed: Grade II
Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: Morley family, 15th-16th centuries. John Hay, late 16th century. Langham Christie, until 1861; William Langham Christie, 1861-1913; John Christie, 1913-62.
Current Ownership Type: Charity / Nonprofit
Primary Current Ownership Use: Other
Ownership Details: Owned by Glyndebourne Production Ltd., a registered chairty, and home to the Glyndebourne Festival Opera.
House Open to Public: By Appointment
Phone: 01273-812-321
Fax: 01273-812-783
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.glyndebourne.com
Historic Houses Member: No