EVENTS
Tales of Love and Loss | RBO Linbury
The Jette Parker Artists offer a rare opportunity to enjoy the work of three women composers in one production, conducted by Peggy Wu and directed by Talia Stern. Haunting explorations of lost love feature in Elizabeth Maconchy’s The Departure (1961) and Charlotte Bray’s Making Arrangements (2012). In Elena Langer's Four Sisters, the three daughters of a deceased Manhattan business tycoon dream of spending his fortune, but their plans prove premature. This marks the world premiere of Langer’s chamber version of this comedy.
Insights: Tales of Love and Loss | Royal Opera
Peggy appears in a live-streamed event at the Clore Studio, talking about the rehearsal process of Tales of Love and Loss.
Pierrot Lunaire | Royal Ballet
Assistant Conductor for Glen Tetley's surreal ballet commemorating the choreographer's centenary. A dreamlike exploration of melancholy and mischief under moonlight, set to Schoenberg's groundbreaking score.
La Traviata | Royal Opera
Chief Répétiteur for Verdi's beloved opera in Richard Eyre's opulent production. Conducted by Antonello Manacorda and Giacomo Sagripanti, starring Ermonela Jaho, Pretty Yende, and Rachel Willis-Sørensen. Live cinema broadcast January 14. Runs through January 31.
Die Zauberflöte | Royal Opera
Assistant Conductor for David McVicar's enchanting production of Mozart's fantastical opera. Conducted by Marie Jacquot and Finnegan Downie Dear, featuring Julia Bullock, Amitai Pati, Kathryn Lewek, and Soloman Howard. Runs through November 3.
Tosca | Royal Opera
Backstage Conductor and Répétiteur for Puccini's thriller in Oliver Mears' new production. Conducted by Jakub Hrůša with Anna Netrebko/Aleksandra Kurzak, Freddie De Tommaso, and Gerald Finley. War-torn modern Rome provides the backdrop. Runs through October 11.
Raven Chacon: Voiceless Mass | Scottish Ensemble
UK Premiere of Pulitzer Prize-winning composition as part of Edinburgh Art Festival. Peggy debuts with the Scottish Ensemble in this powerful work for organ, flute, clarinet, bass clarinet, percussion, strings and electronics, exploring the silencing of Indigenous voices.
John Joubert: Jane Eyre | Green Opera
Peggy conducts John Joubert’s Jane Eyre — his final opera, fully staged for the first time, presented at the Arcola Theatre by Green Opera.
Jette Parker Artist Summer Performance 2026 | Royal Opera
Annual showcase featuring the future stars of opera with the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House. A celebration of the Jette Parker Artists' achievements and artistic growth on the Main Stage.
Telemann: Pimpinone | Royal Opera
Peggy's Royal Opera conducting debut in the Linbury Theatre with Telemann's comic intermezzo Pimpinone, conducting the Orchestra of the English National Opera.
Royal Philharmonic Society Conducting Program | Royal Northern Sinfonia
As a fellow of the Royal Philharmonic Society Conductors Programme, Peggy works with Royal Northern Sinfonia and RNS Chorus at The Glasshouse International Centre for Music.
Larmes de Couteau / Full Moon in March | Royal Opera
Assistant Conductor for double bill of Bohuslav Martinů's surreal Larmes de couteau and John Harbison's Full Moon in March. This Jette Parker Artists Production pairs Martinů's Dada-meets-jazz one-act opera with Harbison's adaptation of WB Yeats' text, exploring themes of desire and power.
Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9 | City of Carlisle Orchestra
Peggy made history as only the second woman to conduct the City of Carlisle Orchestra in its 70-year history. Programme included Suppé's Poet and Peasant Overture, Bruch's Violin Concerto No. 2, and Dvořák's Symphony No. 9.
Pierrot Lunaire | Hebrides Ensemble
Peggy conducts the Hebrides Ensemble for the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland's Emerging Conductors Showcase, presenting Pierrot Lunaire and other contemporary works at Stevenson Hall.
Woman at Point Zero | Britten Pears Young Artist
Peggy participated as Conductor as Dramaturg Course participant, working with Kanako Abe on Bushra El-Turk's opera Woman at Point Zero in collaboration with Royal Opera House and Ensemble ZAR.
The Pilgrim’s Progress | British Youth Opera
This semistaged joint production with British Youth Opera sees the festival’s Youth Choir take on the role of operatic chorus, is conducted by Festival Youth Choir alumna Charlotte Corderoy, and assisted by Peggy Wu.
Catriona and the Dragon | Lammermuir Festival
Peggy was Assistant Conductor and Répétiteur for the world premiere of Lammermuir Festival’s new community opera Catriona and the Dragon by composer Lliam Paterson and librettist Laura Attridge.
Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5 | RCS Conductors’ Lab Orchestra
Peggy conducted the RCS Conductors’ Lab Orchestra for a performance of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5.
Young Musicians Showcase | Highland Youth String Orchestra
Peggy conducted the Highland Youth String Orchestra for their Highland Young Musicians Showcase in Inverness.
Let’s Build a City | McOpera
Peggy conducted the McOpera ensemble for a concert performance of Paul Hindemith’s 1930 mini-opera Let’s Build a City. The programme also included a selection of chamber music for wind instruments and the premiere of a new work by locally-born composer Tom Harrold.
Central Scotland Tour | Nevis Ensemble
Peggy was Guest Conductor for the Nevis Ensemble’s Central Scotland Tour.
Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9 | RCS Conductors’ Lab Orchestra
Peggy conducted the RCS Conductors’ Lab Orchestra for a performance of Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9.
RCS Emerging Conductors Showcase | Red Note Ensemble
Peggy conducted the McOpera ensemble for a concert performance of Paul Hindemith’s 1930 mini-opera Let’s Build a City. The programme also included a selection of chamber music for wind instruments and the premiere of a new work by locally-born composer Tom Harrold.
Così Fan Tutte | St Bartholomew’s Chamber Orchestra
Peggy conducted the St Bartholomew’s Chamber Orchestra for two performances of Mozart’s Così fan tutte on 3 and 7 July 2022.
Beethoven Symphony No. 4 | Berlin Sinfonietta
Peggy conducts the Berlin Sinfonietta in concert performance of Beethoven's Symphony No. 4 at the American Church of Berlin.