Podcast 66: Gregory Spears and Natalie Polito

Guest co-host and soprano Natalie Polito joins us in a conversation with Gregory Spears, who is currently working on a new evening-length opera, Castor and Patience, with former U.S. Poet Laureate and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Tracy K. Smith, commissioned by Cincinnati Opera. NOTES OCTOBER 2019, Episode 66 – NOTES Gregory Spears, Composer recorded 9/19/19 INTRO:…Continue reading Podcast 66: Gregory Spears and Natalie Polito

Special Podcast: Opera Philadelphia Festival O19 Part 2

019 Festival Opera Philadelphia Wednesday, September 18, marks the start of O19, the third edition of Opera Philadelphia’s annual season-opening festival. With two world premieres, two company premieres, a young artist showcase, and a special celebration to honor Music Director Corrado Rovaris – all accompanied by a series of pop-up cabaret performances and a free…Continue reading Special Podcast: Opera Philadelphia Festival O19 Part 2

Special Podcast: Opera Philadelphia Festival O19 Part 1

019 Festival Opera Philadelphia Wednesday, September 18, marks the start of O19, the third edition of Opera Philadelphia’s annual season-opening festival. With two world premieres, two company premieres, a young artist showcase, and a special celebration to honor Music Director Corrado Rovaris – all accompanied by a series of pop-up cabaret performances and a free…Continue reading Special Podcast: Opera Philadelphia Festival O19 Part 1