Fresh off the Met's production of FIRE SHUT UP IN MY BONES, Will Liverman sits down to chat about the significance of this opera, and takes us behind the scenes of embodying the dynamic role of a living public figure, and how to create opportun

Lee Anne Myslewski, VP Wolf Trap Opera: Auditions in the Modern Age

Oct 7th, 2021 58m 46s

Lee Anne sits down for a realistic discussion about rolling with Covid protocol punches and 21st-century trends in opera auditions. She's heard over 10,000 auditions and she offer great insight to all those making a first impression, even in di

Jennifer Rowley: Mainstage Auditions & Honing Your Rep

Sep 26th, 2021 54m 45s

Soprano Jennifer Rowley talks about mainstage auditions, European auditions, and honing your audition offerings for more successful auditions. She defines "contrasting arias" for the working professional and walks us through what it's like to a

Ana De Archuleta, Pres. & CEO of ADA Artists

Feb 6th, 2020 48m 41s

Jump into a conversation with Ana De Archuleta, where we discuss approaching managers, making statements in auditions, and the de-stigmatization of the "Slash" (side gig/day job) that is a necessity for young and emerging singers in the industr

J. Patrick Raftery - Tenor

Jan 13th, 2020 58m 20s

J. Patrick Raftery and I sit down for a casual conversation while working together at Taos Opera Institute, June 2019. He shares insights about the ever-changing industry, his transition from baritone to tenor, and anecdotes from his 4 decades

J'Nai Bridges, Mezzo

Nov 26th, 2019 57m 50s

J'Nai Bridges sits down for an informal discussion after her first day working at the Met on Akhnaten. We talk modern singer life, the legacy of Jessye Norman, and long-needed changes in the opera industry.A bit more casual than the usual epi

Karen Kamensek, Conductor

Oct 30th, 2019 53m 41s

Making her Metropolitan Opera conducting debut this season, Karen Kamensek sits down to discuss her road to conducting, her collaboration with Philip Glass, and a largely European career. She shares her insights on Glass' music as well as a fre

Frederick Ballentine - Tenor

Oct 15th, 2019 35m 33s

At the Met this season for Porgy and Bess as Sportin' Life, Frederick Ballentine talks about playing the villain, on-stage community, and his advice for young singers. Special Guest: Frederick Ballentine.

Sidney Outlaw - Baritone

Sep 17th, 2019 57m 31s

Sidney discusses the life of a modern singer, the joys of teaching, and his journey from seeing his first opera to a life on stage. Recorded March, 2019. Special Guest: Sidney Outlaw.

Andrew Ousley - PR

Sep 3rd, 2019 48m 59s

Kicking off Season 2 of the OperaBiz podcast: PR guru Andrew Ousley joins the conversation for an informative talk about the state of social media for singers, what a PR firm actually does in classical music, and where he thinks this corner of

Zachary James

Jun 11th, 2019 1h 1m

From MT to opera, off to Broadway and TV, and now back on the opera stage again, Zachary James brings a unique and fresh perspective on the opera industry. Special Guest: Zachary James.

Susanna Phillips

May 28th, 2019 44m 3s

Susanna Phillips, soprano, known to most MetOpera fans as Musetta in La Bohème (11 consecutive seasons). We talk about the process of preparing a role, favorite roles, and when it's time to retire a role and move on to others. Special Guest: Su

Peter Szep: NY Opera Alliance / NY OperaFest

May 13th, 2019 56m 45s

Peter Szep comes on to talk about what's happening in the NYC opera scene, chat about new works and premiers during NY OperaFest 2019, and the great collaboration of opera. Special Guest: Peter Szep.

Lila Palmer, Librettist

Apr 29th, 2019 1h 19m

Lila Palmer, librettist, comes on to discuss the side of the industry many people take for granted: the text. From creating new works, to collaborative efforts, to crafting a story, Lila brings a unique perspective to the world of opera. Specia

Timothy Myers, Conductor

Apr 15th, 2019 1h 3m

Conductor Timothy Myers (Santa Fe, HGO, Washington National Opera, MNOp, et al.) sits down to discuss working on world premiers, the collaborative effort of opera, and taking the road less traveled to a career. Recorded at Minnesota Opera, one

Allen Perriello

Apr 2nd, 2019 42m 29s

Allen Perriello, Head of Music for MNOpera and Director of Glimmerglass Young Artist Program, hangs out for a great conversation during the world premier week of The Fix in Minneapolis. We talk audition "strategy," modern music, and a bit about

Episode 1010: Samantha Hankey

Mar 25th, 2019 39m 1s

Get to know one of the Met's up and coming mezzos, on stage for 6 roles this 2018-2019 season: Samantha Hankey. We talk about juggling multi-role prep, her musical background, and collaborating on new music. Special Guest: Samantha Hankey.

Sam Snook: IMG Artists

Feb 18th, 2019 1h 12m

Sam Snook, VP or Artist Management at IMG Artists chats about what a modern manager does, where he discovers his artists (or how best to approach managers you're interested in), and general industry wisdom. Hear it directly from the man who rep

Lucas Meachem

Feb 6th, 2019 46m 39s

From singing with your own voice to his blog and social media engagement, baritone Lucas Meachem covers the ins and outs of being a modern singer. Special Guest: Lucas Meachem.

Ben Bliss

Jan 21st, 2019 51m 3s

Ben Bliss, tenor, discusses his transition from Hollywood production to the Met stage, about tenacity, and the importance of knowing when to pivot. Special Guest: Ben Bliss.

The Chautauqua Opera Company

Jan 7th, 2019 1h 12m

Join The Chautauqua Opera Company's General & Artistic Director (Steven Osgood) and administrative staff (Michael Berg and Sara Noble) in the "studio" for an in-depth look at their company, the Young Artist program, and their dynamic summer exp

Dísella Lárusdóttir

Dec 11th, 2018 1h 4m

Dísella Lárusdóttir - soprano - sits down for a couple beers and an educational chat about life working at the Met, being a mom, and her family "band.""Described by The New York Times as “reliably breathtaking” and Opera News as having a voice

SMSB: Why Follower Engagement is Important

Dec 4th, 2018 2m 55s

For both a better follower experience, and as a way to beat the algorithm: here are some details on why follower engagement on social media means the world.

Clint Borzoni & John de los Santos

Nov 12th, 2018 1h 17m

Clint Borzoni (composer) and John de los Santos (librettist/director) talk about the process of creating The Copper Queen, commissioned by Arizona Opera. From composing style to workflow to casting, the duo describes the timeline of their most