All four of us are joined by Karen for this free-wheeling discussion about what’s hot in opera. This show features operas that can be seen on my PINTEREST page, which keeps growing! Tons of Operas discussed including: Harrison Birtwistle: “The Minotaur“ “The Classical Style” by Steven Stucky Paola Prestini‘s “Aging Magician“ “Fall of the House…Continue reading Podcast 28: There are more things in heaven and earth, opera fan
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Podcast 27: Composer Huang Ruo
We are joined by Huang Ruo composer of Dr. Sun Yat Sen, which will have it’s American premier this summer at Santa Fe Opera. We hear about growing up in China, as well as it’s musical culture from folk instruments like the Guqin to Chinese Folk Rock. Also Covered in our show: HK Gruber’s “Gloria: A Pig…Continue reading Podcast 27: Composer Huang Ruo
Podcast 26: “Houston We Have A Problem” and Niloufar Talebi
Houston We Have A Problem! Do today’s opera composers have a storytelling problem? Peter, Brooke and Noah take it all the way, and we are joined by Niloufar Talebi, Iranian Translator, Performer and Librettist. Kamala Sankaram‘s “Thumbprint” Gregory Spears’ “Paul’s Case” Based on the short story by Willa Cather Lina Lapelyte’s “Have a Good…Continue reading Podcast 26: “Houston We Have A Problem” and Niloufar Talebi
Podcast 25: The Prototype Festival and more
Peter Szep, Noah Lethbridge, Brooke Larimer are joined briefly by Jonathan Berger, composer, who’s work is being featured as part of the Prototype Festival in New York City, plus lots of chat. [We had some tech issues, if you have problems with the audio, please re-download it.] PROTOTYPE Festival Thumbprint by composer Kamala Sankaram…Continue reading Podcast 25: The Prototype Festival and more
The Indie Opera Podcast Is…
The Indie Opera Podcast is stepping in to the video realm. We are members of the New York Opera Alliance and were part of their Kick-off event at Le Poisson Rouge on Nov. 3rd. So we showed a video, which is tempting us to try making a video podcast. So we recorded a show in…Continue reading The Indie Opera Podcast Is…
