How do you go from playing in a rock band to writing opera? We here at the Indie Opera Podcast had a fantastic time chatting with composer Stewart Copeland, legendary drummer from The Police. We heard about his childhood in Cairo and Beirut, his training as a percussionist and composer, performing with orchestras across the country, and the…Continue reading Podcast 31: Stewart Copeland, How do you go from playing in a rock band to writing opera?
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Podcast 30: Nkeiru Okoye
Please subscribe to us on iTunes, or other streaming service like Stitcher, and please rate us, it helps keep us on the air. We are joined by Special Guest Nkeiru Okoye composer of “Harriet Tubman: When I Crossed That Line to Freedom” at Cleveland Opera Theater developed with American Opera Projects. Show Notes Vireo – by Lisa Bielawa…Continue reading Podcast 30: Nkeiru Okoye
Podcast 29: It’s the Supersize Relaunch Show With Donnacha Dennehy
We’ve relaunched the Indie Opera Podcast, with a new theme song composed by Ross Crean, (with vocals by Sarah Thompson Johansen)and with the help of Associate Producer, Chuck Sachs. Listen to our 29th episode on our website, iTunes, or other streaming service like Stitcher. We’re joined by two amazing guests: Donnacha Dennehy, composer of The Hunger, which will…Continue reading Podcast 29: It’s the Supersize Relaunch Show With Donnacha Dennehy
Podcast 28: There are more things in heaven and earth, opera fan
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
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