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
The New Indie Opera Podcast
We’re back and we’ll be recording at the National Opera Center on September 15, 2016. Join Noah Lethbridge, Walker Lewis and Me (Peter Szep) on our new show, with our guest Paul Fowler, composer of “Behold The Man,” which tells the story of a a valiant attempt to fix an ancient fresco which went terribly…Continue reading The New Indie Opera Podcast
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
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