The Ghost Light Podcast sits down with guitarist Gretchen Menn and USUO VP of Education and Community Outreach Ben Kipp to discuss the upcoming Guitar Celebrations Festival featuring Another Night On Earth guitar ensemble with the Utah Symphony

Episode 8.6 - Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro" Prelude

Mar 5th, 2024 29m 37s

Hosts Jeff Counts and Carol Anderson preview the upcoming Utah Opera presentation of Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro."They discuss why this opera is among the most performed operas worldwide, what to expect with THIS production, and the histo

Episode 8.5 - Little Prince Prelude

Jan 18th, 2024 36m 38s

Hosts Jeff Counts and Carol Anderson give an in-depth look into Utah Opera's upcoming production of Rachel Portman and Nicholas Wright's "The Little Prince." The opera is based on the children's book of the same name by Antoine de Saint-Exupér

Episode 8.4 - A Movie Music Deep Dive

Dec 18th, 2023 25m 30s

Hosts Jeff Counts and Carol Anderson take a deep look into the origins of film music. From silent films to the first "talkies" and to the modern epic scores. What are their favorite movie scores? Who are their favorite creative partners? How d

Episode 8.3 - You Can Only Do Your Best with Creative Partner David Robertson

Dec 6th, 2023 35m 3s

Carol Anderson and Jeff Counts sit down with the newly appointed Utah Symphony Creative Partner, David Robertson, to discuss the genesis of his new role, the challenges and opportunities of programming a compelling concert, and what it's like b

Episode 8.2 – Beethoven 9 Deep Dive

Oct 31st, 2023 41m 4s

From the confused cosmos of the opening movement, to the folky and athletic scherzo, to the glorious finale. Jeff Counts and Carol Anderson take you deep into the history and subtle details of Beethoven’s magnum opus. Learn about Beethoven’s pe

Episode 8.1 - La Bohème Prelude

Oct 3rd, 2023 27m 32s

To kick of the 8th season of the Ghost Light Podcast, co-hosts Carol Anderson and Jeff Counts take you behind the music and production of the upcoming Utah Opera presentation of Puccini's La bohème.Discover the historical origins of the famed

Episode 7.08 – That’s What You Call Leadership with Utah Symphony Music Director, Thierry Fischer

May 24th, 2023 27m 53s

Now at the end of his tenure as Music Director of the Utah Symphony, Thierry Fischer sits down with hosts Jeff Counts and Carol Anderson to reflect on his time with the orchestra.What are his favorite memories? What travel advice would he give

Episode 7.07 - Opera Prelude for "The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs

May 4th, 2023 31m 53s

A modern opera about Steve Jobs?Ghost Light Podcast hosts Jeff Counts and Carol Anderson take you behind the scenes of the next Utah Opera production: The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs. From electric guitar and techno sound patches combined with

Episode 7.06 – Part II – The Making of The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs with Composer Mason Bates

May 4th, 2023 25m 29s

Composer Mason Bates shares insight into his creative process as he sits down with co-hosts Carol Anderson and Jeff Counts to discuss the upcoming Utah Opera production of Grammy Award winner - The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs. What elements are

Episode 7.05 – Part I – The Making of The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs with Librettist Mark Campbell

May 4th, 2023 25m 26s

Among the many facets of creating a new opera, librettist Mark Campbell feels that the most important element is starting with heart.Hear insight into his creative process as he sits down with co-hosts Carol Anderson and Jeff Counts to discuss

Episode 7.04 - Opera Prelude for Verdi's "Rigoletto"

Mar 10th, 2023 28m 27s

Ghost Light hosts Jeff Counts and Carol Anderson give you a preview of the upcoming Utah Opera production of Verdi's “Rigoletto.”

Episode 7.03 – Opera Prelude for Donizetti’s "The Daughter of the Regiment"

Jan 10th, 2023 32m 32s

Ghost Light hosts Jeff Counts and Carol Anderson give you a preview of the upcoming Utah Opera production of Donizetti’s “The Daughter of the Regiment.”

Episode 7.02 – Behind the Seams: Every Body is Beautiful

Oct 27th, 2022 21m 7s

Recently hired Costume Director, CeeCee Swalling joins the podcast to discuss what goes on behind the scenes in an opera costume shop.Find CeeCee on instagram @costumesbyceeceeOr online at https://www.costumesbyceecee.com

Episode 7.01 - Opera Prelude for Wagner's "The Flying Dutchman"

Oct 4th, 2022 30m 34s

In the first episode of The Ghost Light Podcasts seventh season, Hosts Jeff Counts and Carol Anderson preview the upcoming Utah Opera performance of Wagner's "The Flying Dutchman."Find tickets for the production here: https://bit.ly/3M4lfgK

Special Edition - Opera Prelude for Gilbert & Sullivan's "The Pirates of Penzance"

Apr 29th, 2022 29m 36s

A Pirate King and “Modern Major-General” are just the beginning of the farcical fun in Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance. From patter songs to anecdotes about Savoy operas and the premiere of this cult classic, the Ghost Light Podc

Episode 6.08 - Opera Deep Dive

Apr 5th, 2022 33m 11s

What do British baking shows and opera have in common? Find out in the latest episode of the Utah Symphony | Utah Opera Ghost Light Podcast.

Episode 6.07 - Nuance Over Noise

Mar 14th, 2022 27m 12s

Co-hosts Carol Anderson and Jeff Counts sit down after the first rehearsal of Utah Opera’s production of Puccini’s “Tosca” with two of the principal artists. Soprano Katie Van Kooten, who is performing the role of Floria Tosca for the first tim

Special Edition – Opera Prelude for Puccini’s “Tosca”

Mar 7th, 2022 27m 43s

Utah Opera invites you to witness one of opera’s most intense dramas.She’s a singer, he’s a painter and they’re both trying to avoid the cops. Fiery young diva Floria Tosca is forced to play a role she never imagined when she becomes trapped

Episode 6.05 - Arlene Sierra - So Now People Are Listening

Jan 28th, 2022 34m 55s

Composer Arlene Sierra recently sat down with the Ghost Light Podcast to discuss her residency with the symphony upcoming artist in residency with the Utah Symphony in April 2022.Arlene discusses her roots in electronic music and the journey b

Episode 6.04 – John Holiday – If I could do it again, I would

Jan 13th, 2022 28m 7s

Co-hosts Carol Anderson and Jeff Counts sit down with John Holiday prior to his Utah Opera debut in his signature role in Jonathan Dove and April de Angelis’ Flight. Many, not familiar with the opera world will know John Holiday from season 19

Special Edition - Opera Prelude for Jonathan Dove and April de Angelis' "Flight"

Jan 12th, 2022 27m

Co-hosts Carol Anderson and Jeff Counts discuss the comedy, energy, music, and emotion of a colorful cast living out an unexpected overnight delay. John Holiday from season 19 of NBC’s The Voice makes his Utah Opera debut in his signature rol

6.02 Deep Dive - Brahms Symphony No. 4

Oct 8th, 2021 36m 26s

We interview a LOT of composers on the podcast. But many of the composers we’d like to interview are no longer with us. So we’re forced to talk about them instead. Jeff and Carol discuss the creation of Brahms’ Symphony No. 4 in this Deep Dive

Episode 6.01 - Demarre McGill - There is Room for You

Sep 24th, 2021 24m 13s

What does Mr. Rogers, the flute, music education, passing out on stage, and the Utah Symphony have in common? Guest soloist DeMarre McGill.While a guest soloist with the Utah Symphony in May 2021, Seattle Symphony principal flutist DeMarre Mc