We are joined by composer Theodore Morrison, who’s “Oscar” is now premiering at The Santa Fe Opera. Also mentioned on the show: Collaborator John Cox Director Kevin Newbury The life of Oscar Wilde Santa Fe Opera Countertenor David Daniels Philosopher and Violinist Yehudi Menhuin Sherrill Milnes Note: The intro and exit music is…Continue reading Podcast 23: Theodore Morrison’s “Oscar” at The Santa Fe Opera
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Podcast 22: Lawrence Edelson of American Lyric Theater ALT
A conversation with Lawence Edelson of ALT, plus tons of conversation about the Opera America conference, English vs. original language, was Wagner the first film composer, beer with your opera, upcoming events and what do do this summer! Also on the podcast: La Reina, from composer Jorge Sosa and librettist Laura Sosa Pedroza Christopher Cerrone, Invisible Cities…Continue reading Podcast 22: Lawrence Edelson of American Lyric Theater ALT
Podcast 21: Opera and Society and More
A conversation about opera and strippers, Vancouver, American jobs, Dee Dee Ramone, Anna Nichole Smith, Dancing With the Stars, Ru Paul’s Drag Race, but mostly about opera. We cover the gamut in a conversation that had to happen, and could only happen on the indie opera podcast. Also on the podcast: Operation Brooklyn, American Opera…Continue reading Podcast 21: Opera and Society and More
Podcast 20: Baroque is New!
On our 20th podcast we examine the world of Baroque opera. Peter, Noah, Brooke and Walker join Mauro Calcagno, musicologist and James Marvel, director of Francesco Cavalli’s “Eliogabalo” at The Gotham Chamber Opera Company. Also discussed on the podcast: Hai Ting Chinn in “La Didone” at the Wooster Group William Christie’s “Atys” at BAM Mohammed…Continue reading Podcast 20: Baroque is New!
Podcast 19: The Most Beautiful Thing
The Most Beautiful Thing: Peter, Walker Lewis and Erasmo Guerra, listen to full tracks that composers have sent in of the “Most Beautiful Thing” they have ever composed for an opera. We have full samples from: Paola Prestini, “Anninnia” from Oceanic Verses Dan Shore, “Trevor’s Testimony” from “Lady Orchid“ Aaron Siegel, “Sparrow Song” from “Brother…Continue reading Podcast 19: The Most Beautiful Thing