web01.fireside.fm Sun, 10 May 2026 08:16:31 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) OPERABIZ PODCAST - Episodes Tagged with “Soprano” https://www.operabiz.com/tags/soprano Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:00:00 -0500 What's it like to work in the opera industry? Hosted by Daniel Welch, OperaBiz Podcast talks with industry professionals actively working in the opera world - sharing stories, talking shop, and openly discussing the ins and outs of opera in the modern age. en-us episodic industry pros: transparent talk OperaBiz What's it like to work in the opera industry? Hosted by Daniel Welch, OperaBiz Podcast talks with industry professionals actively working in the opera world - sharing stories, talking shop, and openly discussing the ins and outs of opera in the modern age. yes opera, classical music, musician, music, singer, actor OperaBiz operabizpodcast@gmail.com Leah Hawkins - Soprano https://www.operabiz.com/1027 858fad7d-b24a-4131-876d-9ffe6ddd8fbc Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:00:00 -0500 OperaBiz full OperaBiz 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. 43:14 yes <p>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.</p> <p>Takeaways</p> <ul> <li>Leah emphasizes the importance of starting a season on one's own terms.</li> <li>Artists often face identity crises due to external expectations and labels.</li> <li>Taking time off is crucial for mental health and productivity.</li> <li>The opera industry needs to normalize breaks to prevent burnout.</li> <li>Audience engagement is vital for the future of opera.</li> <li>Memorable performances can leave lasting impacts on artists.</li> <li>Challenges in the opera industry often stem from lack of support and feedback.</li> <li>Successful artists tend to be the kindest and most supportive.</li> <li>It's important for artists to have interests outside of their craft.</li> <li>Learning roles in advance can prepare artists for unexpected opportunities.</li> </ul> <p>Chapters<br> 00:00 Introduction to the Opera Biz Podcast<br> 01:00 Finding Identity in Music<br> 03:52 Mental Health and Artist Well-being<br> 09:14 The Journey into Opera<br> 12:57 Audience Engagement and Opera's Future<br> 16:46 Memorable Performance Moments<br> 23:21 Challenges in the Opera Industry<br> 32:48 Do's and Don'ts for Professional Artists<br> 38:05 Personal Interests Beyond Opera<br> 40:29 Upcoming Performances and Future Plans</p> <p>Special Guest: Leah Hawkins.</p> Keywords Opera, mental health, artist identity, performance, audience engagement, professional advice, opera career, artist well-being, music industry, personal growth 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.

Takeaways

  • Leah emphasizes the importance of starting a season on one's own terms.
  • Artists often face identity crises due to external expectations and labels.
  • Taking time off is crucial for mental health and productivity.
  • The opera industry needs to normalize breaks to prevent burnout.
  • Audience engagement is vital for the future of opera.
  • Memorable performances can leave lasting impacts on artists.
  • Challenges in the opera industry often stem from lack of support and feedback.
  • Successful artists tend to be the kindest and most supportive.
  • It's important for artists to have interests outside of their craft.
  • Learning roles in advance can prepare artists for unexpected opportunities.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Opera Biz Podcast
01:00 Finding Identity in Music
03:52 Mental Health and Artist Well-being
09:14 The Journey into Opera
12:57 Audience Engagement and Opera's Future
16:46 Memorable Performance Moments
23:21 Challenges in the Opera Industry
32:48 Do's and Don'ts for Professional Artists
38:05 Personal Interests Beyond Opera
40:29 Upcoming Performances and Future Plans

Special Guest: Leah Hawkins.

]]> 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.

Takeaways

  • Leah emphasizes the importance of starting a season on one's own terms.
  • Artists often face identity crises due to external expectations and labels.
  • Taking time off is crucial for mental health and productivity.
  • The opera industry needs to normalize breaks to prevent burnout.
  • Audience engagement is vital for the future of opera.
  • Memorable performances can leave lasting impacts on artists.
  • Challenges in the opera industry often stem from lack of support and feedback.
  • Successful artists tend to be the kindest and most supportive.
  • It's important for artists to have interests outside of their craft.
  • Learning roles in advance can prepare artists for unexpected opportunities.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Opera Biz Podcast
01:00 Finding Identity in Music
03:52 Mental Health and Artist Well-being
09:14 The Journey into Opera
12:57 Audience Engagement and Opera's Future
16:46 Memorable Performance Moments
23:21 Challenges in the Opera Industry
32:48 Do's and Don'ts for Professional Artists
38:05 Personal Interests Beyond Opera
40:29 Upcoming Performances and Future Plans

Special Guest: Leah Hawkins.

]]> Ben Bliss https://www.operabiz.com/1007 9caf0b7b-a63e-4646-ac5f-5fef558273bc Sun, 20 Jan 2019 22:00:00 -0500 OperaBiz full OperaBiz Ben Bliss chats about his transition from Hollywood production to the Met stage, about tenacity, and the importance of knowing when to pivot. 51:03 yes <p>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.</p> opera, opera singer, Met Opera, podcast, classical music, classical singer, NYC, New York, tenor, Mozart, pivot 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.

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Special Guest: Ben Bliss.

]]> Dísella Lárusdóttir https://www.operabiz.com/1005 4b4a67ae-1555-430f-b514-1efe8ac00656 Tue, 11 Dec 2018 13:00:00 -0500 OperaBiz full OperaBiz Dísella hangs out and talks about Iceland, the opera-industry equation myth, Marnie, and balancing the life of an artist and being a mom. 1:04:17 yes <p>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."</p> <p>"Described by The New York Times as “reliably breathtaking” and Opera News as having a voice of “bewitching beauty and presence,” Icelandic soprano Dísella Làrusdóttir is quickly gaining international attention for being one of the most promising talents of her generation. With her beautiful voice, compelling artistry, charismatic stage presence, and unusual musical stylistic versatility, Ms. Làrusdóttir is successfully redefining what it means to be an opera singer in this day and age." Special Guest: Dísella Lárusdóttir.</p> opera, opera singer, Met Opera, podcast, classical music, classical singer, NYC, New York 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 of “bewitching beauty and presence,” Icelandic soprano Dísella Làrusdóttir is quickly gaining international attention for being one of the most promising talents of her generation. With her beautiful voice, compelling artistry, charismatic stage presence, and unusual musical stylistic versatility, Ms. Làrusdóttir is successfully redefining what it means to be an opera singer in this day and age."

Special Guest: Dísella Lárusdóttir.

]]> 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 of “bewitching beauty and presence,” Icelandic soprano Dísella Làrusdóttir is quickly gaining international attention for being one of the most promising talents of her generation. With her beautiful voice, compelling artistry, charismatic stage presence, and unusual musical stylistic versatility, Ms. Làrusdóttir is successfully redefining what it means to be an opera singer in this day and age."

Special Guest: Dísella Lárusdóttir.

]]> SMSB: Why Follower Engagement is Important https://www.operabiz.com/104 5137be7f-2a96-4183-a2e4-6f333f7f4f8f Mon, 03 Dec 2018 23:00:00 -0500 OperaBiz full OperaBiz Engaging with your followers on social media is extremely important: here's why. 2:55 no <p>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. </p> opera, opera singer, Met Opera, podcast, classical music, classical singer, NYC, New York, social media, social media marketing, social media for singers 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.

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]]> Christopher Maltman https://www.operabiz.com/1003 82e3454f-e80f-48e0-b2e5-c192ad2b7b6a Mon, 29 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400 OperaBiz full OperaBiz Christopher Maltman, baritone, talks about his history in the business and what led to a successfully busy career. From Marnie to motorcycles, he shares his bits of wisdom. 1:36:05 yes <p>Christopher Maltman is a baritone presently starring in the MetOpera's <em>Marnie</em>, and is well known for his commanding presence, rich tone, and broad career throughout Europe and the USA.</p> <p>We discuss how he ended up here, how life on 2-wheels is second to none, and the importance of artistic honesty. Special Guest: Christopher Maltman.</p> opera, opera singer, Met Opera, podcast, classical music, classical singer, NYC, New York Christopher Maltman is a baritone presently starring in the MetOpera's Marnie, and is well known for his commanding presence, rich tone, and broad career throughout Europe and the USA.

We discuss how he ended up here, how life on 2-wheels is second to none, and the importance of artistic honesty.

Special Guest: Christopher Maltman.

]]> Christopher Maltman is a baritone presently starring in the MetOpera's Marnie, and is well known for his commanding presence, rich tone, and broad career throughout Europe and the USA.

We discuss how he ended up here, how life on 2-wheels is second to none, and the importance of artistic honesty.

Special Guest: Christopher Maltman.

]]> Kirsten Chambers https://www.operabiz.com/1002 fd0e67d9-badd-4598-8fac-85288bfcdec7 Sat, 13 Oct 2018 18:00:00 -0400 OperaBiz full OperaBiz Kirsten Chambers, soprano, on how to prep a Strauss role in 2 days, her Met Opera debut, and struggles facing modern singers. 1:26:58 yes <p>Kirsten Chambers is a soprano known for her dynamic role portayals singing Strauss (The Metropolitan Opera, Florida Grand Opera, Carnegie Hall, et al.).</p> <p>Now she's cheating on Strauss with Schönberg and Wagner, teaching masterclasses around the world, and starting a new singer's-only project: Singers Anonymous. We talk about how to prep a Strauss role in 2 days, her Met Opera debut, and the chellenges of being a professional singer in the modern age. Special Guest: Kirsten Chambers.</p> opera, opera singer, Met Opera, podcast, classical music, classical singer, NYC, New York Kirsten Chambers is a soprano known for her dynamic role portayals singing Strauss (The Metropolitan Opera, Florida Grand Opera, Carnegie Hall, et al.).

Now she's cheating on Strauss with Schönberg and Wagner, teaching masterclasses around the world, and starting a new singer's-only project: Singers Anonymous. We talk about how to prep a Strauss role in 2 days, her Met Opera debut, and the chellenges of being a professional singer in the modern age.

Special Guest: Kirsten Chambers.

]]> Kirsten Chambers is a soprano known for her dynamic role portayals singing Strauss (The Metropolitan Opera, Florida Grand Opera, Carnegie Hall, et al.).

Now she's cheating on Strauss with Schönberg and Wagner, teaching masterclasses around the world, and starting a new singer's-only project: Singers Anonymous. We talk about how to prep a Strauss role in 2 days, her Met Opera debut, and the chellenges of being a professional singer in the modern age.

Special Guest: Kirsten Chambers.

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