We are joined by Rachel Peters, composer of “Rootabaga Country” which will premiere at Sarasota Opera this November. And have a fascinating discussion about Ethel Smythe who’s “Der Wald” was the first opera by a Woman Composer to be performed at the Metropolitan Opera. We’ve launched a Patreon Page! If you like our podcast please become a backer,…Continue reading Podcast 40: Rachel J. Peters

IndieOperaLive! and New York Opera Alliance (NYOA) present: Women in Opera: a panel discussion recorded live, June 5, 2017, 7:30 p.m. at National Opera Center Panelists (in alphabetical order) Cori Ellison, a leading creative figure in the opera world, has served as staff Dramaturg at Glyndebourne Festival Opera and New York City Opera. Active in…Continue reading Podcast 39: Women in Opera

We are joined by Alan Dornak who tell us about what it means to be a Countertenor, and about the Orfeo Vocal Academy. And in “Noah’s Culture Bits” we have an experimental opera movie “River of fundament” by artist, model, sculptor, Matthew Barney. Show Notes Alan Dornak – countertenor, voice teacher and opera director at Wagner College and on faculty…Continue reading Podcast 38: Alan Dornak and Countertenor Culture