The House was a documentary television series in six episodes which showed various behind-the-scenes events at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. It was filmed by the BBC in 1995, and first broadcast on BBC2 in early 1996 to an audience of four million viewers. Synopsis of the Episode 1 ¨Star Struck¨ - Denyce Graves has vocal cord troubles on her debut as Carmen - New Director of Public Affairs Keith Cooper makes an impact - Cheap tickets week for disadvantaged first-time patrons - Magali Damonte is a last minute replacement for Denyce Graves on press night. Mr. Tumanyan appears in the minute 33:55 Episodes 1. (16 January) Star Struck: Denyce Graves makes her debut as Carmen 2. (23 January) Horse Trading: The budgets for Káťa Kabanováand The Sleeping Beauty have been overspent by more than £240,000; slippery floors and rival ballerinas cause further problems. 3. (30 January) Foot Fault: Thomas Allen receives an urgent call-up to appear in The Marriage of Figaro, as fellow baritone Jeffrey Black has lost his voice. Allen has not previously appeared in this production. 4. (6 February) High Hopes: Protracted discussions about pay take place between management and trade unions; traditionalists and modernists battle over a revival of Harrison Birtwistle's Gawain. 5. (13 February) Settling Scores: Nicholas Payne, Director of Opera, tries to balance business and art. 6. (20 February) Winning Ticket: Established older dancers of The Royal Ballet have to be laid off in order to save money." Visit Barseg Tumanyan's fan page www.facebook.com/Barseg/

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