OPERABIZ PODCAST

Leah Hawkins - Soprano

14 November 2024  |  43 mins 14 secs

arizona opera, memphis opera, metropolitan opera, opera, opera singer, professional artist, santa fe opera, soprano

In this episode of the OperaBiz Podcast, host Daniel Welch talks with soprano Leah Hawkins about her journey in the opera world, focusing on themes of identity, mental health, and the challenges faced by artists. Leah shares her experiences with audience engagement, memorable performances, and the importance of taking time off to maintain mental well-being. The conversation also touches on the significance of personal interests outside of opera and covers Leah's upcoming performances and advice for aspiring artists.

Alex Fletcher - Opera Artist Management

17 October 2024  |  44 mins 31 secs

artist management, management

In this episode of the Opera Biz Podcast, Daniel Welch speaks with Alex Fletcher of Fletcher Artist Management about the intricacies of artist management in the opera industry. They discuss the evolution of management practices, the importance of a holistic approach to artist well-being, and the role of social media in promoting artists. The conversation also touches on the challenges artists face during career lulls, the significance of dual market strategies, and the pressing need for mental health awareness in the opera community.

Will Liverman: FIRE SHUT UP IN MY BONES & Creating Opportunity

27 October 2021  |  42 mins 6 secs

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 opportunity in the industry.

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

7 October 2021  |  58 mins 46 secs

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 digital auditions. From self-producing to saving auditions that go awry, this is a must-listen for young artists!

Jennifer Rowley: Mainstage Auditions & Honing Your Rep

26 September 2021  |  54 mins 45 secs

Soprano Jennifer Rowley talks about mainstage auditions, European auditions, and honing your audition offerings for more successful auditions.

Ana De Archuleta, Pres. & CEO of ADA Artists

6 February 2020  |  48 mins 41 secs

agent, artist manager, manager

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 industry today.

J. Patrick Raftery - Tenor

13 January 2020  |  58 mins 20 secs

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 in opera.

J'Nai Bridges, Mezzo

26 November 2019  |  57 mins 50 secs

akhnaten, jessye norman, met opera, metopera, mezzo

J'Nai Bridges sits down for an informal talk 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.

Karen Kamensek, Conductor

30 October 2019  |  53 mins 41 secs

akhnaten, conductor

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 fresh perspective on life on the podium.

Frederick Ballentine - Tenor

15 October 2019  |  35 mins 33 secs

porgy and bess, tenor

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.

Sidney Outlaw - Baritone

16 September 2019  |  57 mins 31 secs

baritone, new york, opera singer, performer, singer, teacher

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.

Andrew Ousley - PR

3 September 2019  |  48 mins 59 secs

opera, pr, social media, social media marketing

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 the industry is going.

Zachary James

11 June 2019  |  1 hr 1 min

bass, broadway, opera, singer

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.

Recorded on-location at Gebhard's Beer Culture on West 72nd.

Susanna Phillips

28 May 2019  |  44 mins 3 secs

Susanna Phillips gets together to discuss role prep, loving the process, retiring a role, and the joys of singing!

Peter Szep: NY Opera Alliance / NY OperaFest

12 May 2019  |  56 mins 45 secs

conductor, director, new music, ny operafest, nyc, nyof

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.

Lila Palmer, Librettist

29 April 2019  |  1 hr 19 mins

classical music, collaboration, composer, libretto, opera

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.