What is Opera, Anyway?

Dec 06 2023 26 ep. 42 mins 4
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Our podcast is designed for lifelong learners who are interested in learning more about opera! Through diverse programming, listeners will learn many ways to answer the question: "what is opera, anyway?". Our podcast is supported in part by a grant from the Andover Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatisoperaanyway/support

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A Conversation with Tim Long

Dec 06 2023 62 mins  
Timothy Long is a conductor, pianist, and composer and is currently on the faculty at the Eastman School of Music. In this conversation, Tim Long and Malinda Wagstaff discuss mental health for performers, the work of a conductor and artistic director, Tim's work supporting Indigenous artists and stories, and more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po

A Chat with Andrew Elliot

Nov 15 2023 42 mins  
This episode features host Ella Torres speaking with Andrew Elliot. Andrew is a makeup artist and wig stylist based out of Indianapolis. He primarily works on theatrical productions and on commercial shoots. Andrew works with a number of theaters across Indiana including Indiana University Opera Theatre at the Jacobs School of Music. He gained local notoriety during the pandemic fo

A Conversation with Micah Gleason

Oct 25 2023 42 mins  
This episode features a conversation between Malinda Wagstaff and Micah Gleason. Micah is a conductor, singer, and chamber musician. Micah shared her classical music origins and how she approaches all art from an interdisciplinary lens. Micah talks about projects that are meaningful to her and how to create meaning in opera when working with other artists. https://micahgleason.com

A Chat with Dalanie and Katie of Classically Black Podcast

Oct 04 2023 37 mins  
This episode features host Ella Torres speaking with Katie Brown and Dalanie Harris. Katie is a gigging symphonic violist and passionate vegan who shares her recipes on YouTube at KatieMakesItVegan. Harris is a music storyteller and writer currently based in Los Angeles. Together, Brown and Harris are the two halves of Classically Black Podcast. In this discussion, Ella, Katie, and

A Conversation with Nina Yoshida Nelsen

Sep 13 2023 56 mins  
This episode features host Malinda Wagstaff speaking with Nina Yoshida Nelsen. Nina Yoshida Nelsen is a mezzo-soprano who has been captivating audiences across North America and Europe. She has been praised for her portrayals of Suzuki in Madama Butterfly, Mama in “An American Dream,” and Fricka in “Die Walküre,” just to name a few. In addition to her exceptional performan

What is “Our Singing Bodies” Anyway?

May 11 2022 38 mins  
In this week's episode, Marcus chats with Jardena Gertler-Jaffe, a soprano from Western Canada who is the creator of “Our Singing Bodies”, an online platform for singers to explore, discuss, and make art about their bodies in singing, while also celebrating the craft and critiquing the discipline in which we make art. They talk about body image and body confidence as a singing

What is ‘Modern Experimental’ Opera, Anyway?

Apr 20 2022 43 mins  
In this week’s episode, Marcus chats with Tyler Bouque—a rising Baritone, Educator, and Musicologist—about the journey of “Modern” and “Experimental” Opera throughout history and how it gave way to the operas we have today that reflect current music and society. To learn more about Tyler and for more details on his upcoming book, you can find him at his website www.ty

What is it like being a "differently abled" singer, Anyway?

Mar 30 2022 39 mins  
In this week’s episode, Marcus chats with Hailey McAvoy, a mezzo-soprano from Massachusetts who is living with Cerebral Palsy. Hailey discusses her journey into the performing world as a differently abled singer, along with some of the changes being made to accommodate more physically diverse singers! To keep up with Hailey and her journey, visit her website: haileymcavoy.com! -

How do you find artistic support, anyway?

Mar 09 2022 39 mins  
In this episode, our host Marcus leads a discussion with Emily Martin and Elizabeth McDonald the creators and founders of em2connect—a company that facilitates artist development, provides resources for total inclusion in the arts, and cultivates a community of artists through their online network “From the Voice of” www.from the voice of.com. Listen in to find out how these

How did "It's A Wonderful Life" become an opera, anyway?

Dec 15 2021 27 mins  
Today we bring back our very own Malinda Wagstaff to talk to us about how composer Jake Heggie and librettist Gene Scheer brought the classic holiday movie, "It's A Wonderful Life," to the operatic stage! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatisoperaanyway/support