Cigawi Podcast with Eric Fennell

Episode 17! Today I sat down with conductor and pianist Geoff Loff. We shared some funny stories, some laughs, and a few beers. He was a super fun guest! Make sure to follow his career at the Komische Oper Berlin, his Instagram, and his website: http://www.geoffloff.com Take care everybody and hope you enjoy!Support the Show.

Episode 16! Hi friends! I had the pleasure of sitting down with one of the great young professionals in the opera world: soprano, Mane Galoyan. In this podcast she shares her origin story as well as advice for young singers. Be sure to check out the schedule page on her website and enjoy our chat! Be kind everyone! https://www.manegaloyan.com/Support the Show.

Episode 15! Today I sat down with opera director Brian Deedrick. Brian has been one of the champions of opera and theater in the world and a dear friend of mine. He's had an amazing international career: https://www.operabase.com/artists/brian-deedrick-2329/en. Hope you enjoy our chat! Remember to download and subscribe!Support the Show.

Episode 14! I sit down with Scottish born, but Berlin based, comedian Perry Eff. Perry and partner Shawn Jay host a comedy show every week at the Pala restaurant called Berlin Rooftop comedy. He also travels the world doing stand-up. Here's the website for Backlash and Rooftop Comedy: https://www.shawnjay.com/backlashcomedy I hope you enjoy our chat! Please download, subscribe, and

Episode 13! Hi everyone! Here's my conversation with Maestro Allan R. Scott. I've always been so impressed with Allan's musical instincts and insight. Not only is he a wonderful musician, he's a great ambassador for music. I'm so honoured that he could make time for my podcast in his busy schedule. You can find his expanded biography and performance schedule on his website: www.all

Episode 12! Hi guys, I had a pretty tough and busy winter and spring, but I'm back and with the fantastic young pianist Shaun Choo. As usual, we talk about whatever comes up, but I'd like to highlight in the notes here a music festival in Berlin 10-15 July that Shaun single handedly organised called Fiestravaganza. All concerts are free and will feature young talent on the piano fr

Episode 11! I'm back after a pause for some gigs and a bout with corona. Garrett Keast is the founder and conductor of the Berlin Academy of American Music. Their album, Transatlantic, has received 5 star reviews from BBC Music. Dec. 3, 2022 his orchestra gives a concert at the Konzertsaal Siemans Villa in Berlin featuring music by Caroline Shaw, Jonathan Dawe, Ursula Mamlock, and

Episode 10! One of the coolest guys I know Andrew Nolen comes over for a chat. We touch on a variety of topics ranging from modern opera to Top Gun 2. Hope you all enjoy! Be kind to one another! Love, EricSupport the Show.

Episode 9! Berlin based musician Kat Koan joins me back in my home studio. Kat just released a new album in LP format available on her website: www.katkoan.com. Check out her video on Youtube: Lost Souls. She also has great content on her Instagram including videos made with her husband Patrick Tichy who was also a guest on my podcast. The play-in music is Kat's single "Silly Me" a

Episode 8! This is my first podcast recorded outside my home studio. I sit down with my friend and colleague and Croatian baritone Matija Meic´. We're singing in Rigoletto together in Munich's Gätnerplatztheater. He's a next generation baritone who will be making his debut singing Rigoletto this month. Enjoy and be kind everyone! Matija' webpage: OperabaseSupport the Show.