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

Podcast 23: Theodore Morrison’s “Oscar” at The Santa Fe Opera

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

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