OPERABIZ PODCAST

Episode Archive

Episode Archive

33 episodes of OPERABIZ PODCAST since the first episode, which aired on 28 September 2018.

  • 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.