Aulinda Wei

Opera Wheres

Arts EN ↓ 43 episodes

From a 15 year old new immigrant New Yorker's  perspective. Some reviews, critiques, and voices. Based mostly on the Metropolitan Opera, and many other random shows I went to.

Author

Aulinda Wei

Category

Arts

Podcast website

operawheres.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Apr 9, 2026

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Episodes

El Nĩno, But the Met’s 20.05.2024

Hi there I’m finally back for long. I have literally no idea about what I’m saying  in the episode.  I’m pretty satisfied with all of the productions Met has put out. And yesterday in the open house I talked to the staff who’s a part of the Aida’s crop team, don’t feel much different between this new production and what we had in 2023. Anyway I hope I can finish my script for Orpheus in short. I w...

RIP Sir Andrew Davis | Massenet's Thais 26.04.2024

Maestro, you'll always live in all of our hearts. Thais is a great opera to listen to, and my recent favorite.  I listened to this recording four times this week only. Spring is here and it's time to get out more and get in touch with the nature 🌸 Any recommendation for any recording? ©All recordings I played is for educational purpose only Send Aulinda a Text Message Support the show E...

The Contemporary Surrealism Angel 15.04.2024

There's nothing better than seeing rich people go crazy.... well that's a joke. I found myself having this unexpected ability to appreciate and enjoy contemporary works. I do think the film adds-on a lot to the opera, the adaptations made to this already solid original film are interesting. Spanish artists are so good at surrealism creation, for example, Salvador Dalí . His paintings are...

Add-ons for Ep.12 Romeo and Juliet 07.04.2024

Hope someone could identify that the left corner random drawing is an email symbol... I love French operas, especially those related to love, French people are really talented at revolution and love. I should work more efficiently and stop being late... need to finish my review on the Beethoven string quartet. Send Aulinda a Text Message Support the show Email: aulindatang@gmail.com Instagram: htt...

The Bored Swallow - Met's La Rondine 01.04.2024

Welcome back! La Rondine is a great work :)  One of the most famous English French courtesan I can think of is Cora Pearl,  she published a memory, Mémoires de Cora Pearl . If you are interested at this topic, reading it will be a good choice. Happy April fools day! I can't think of any fools or jokes but enjoy! Send Aulinda a Text Message Support the show Email: aulindatang@gmail.com Instagr...

Fate or Gate, that's a Question. 24.03.2024

Why is it fate or gate because 1. Destino -> fate, 2. my desire to leave -> door -> gate.  And that is based on the quote "To be, or not to be, that is the question." from Shakespeare's Hamlet.  Hope you get my little humor! Is it time to get a butter mic? I do think the sound quality is kinda unsatisfied. Please listen to Serafin and Callas' version of La Forza del De...

Romeo & Juliet? I rather stay home! 09.03.2024

Hi everyone I'm finally back! I think I do want to mention here is that Juliet is about 14 year olds when marrying Romeo...  The opera itself is splendid, beautiful. But not the met's presentation. I try to invite Federick Ballentine to my school, will make some update if that happens. Can't wait to see the new production of La Forza del Destino, time to judge some new production. S...

Judging Met Opera 24-25 Program & What Did I do 22.02.2024

I didn't give up this podcast, I'm alive... and I'm back! Hello everyone! How's your days. I enjoyed one month break. I was listening to Mendelssohn for these days and have read a few great books related to opera.  ehh... I lose my recording for two of the works: Fidelio: I love all of the singers, defiantly excited to see it Die Frau ohne Schatten: another Strauss' work,...

Get Some Butterfly & Met's Light 26.01.2024

Met's Madame Butterfly here! My eyes can still feel that pain... the lighting reminds me of nycballet from last season since they also got really bright lights If a random foreign males says he wants to marry me (14 and half by this point) I'll make sure to kick his ... as hard as possible I feel like I'm turning podcasts into essays especially now this form of I say my point ->...

Princeton, ARC, and Modern Compositions | First free talk episode 15.01.2024

Stay home and study for the finals ✖️ Travel to New Jersey for ARC ☑️ I love every pieces performed today, a really surprising concert. Tried something new in this episode, feel free to send me feedbacks through aulindatang@gmail.com  Thank you so much for listening and see you in my next episode! (Btw I lose my Apple Pencil, I'll try to find a way to draw a cover (>_>) Send Aulinda a T...

Being not nice to Carmen and Carrie Cracknell 12.01.2024

Close your eyes and listen👍 We got C^3 here There too much questions about this Carmen... but I talked a bunch of random stuff in this episode but whatever, quit whenever you want to If you like this version of Carmen please do consider email me (aulindatang@gmail.com) I would appreciate a conversation with you, if I got enough responses I'll probably visit the met again and do another episo...

[New Year Special] Akhnaten and my Obsession 06.01.2024

Happy new year! First Episode in 2024, I decided to do a special one for my favorite opera of all time -------- Akhnaten.  It is relatively long because Akhnaten is really truly my favorite opera. If you don't want to listen to my personal little stories with opera and Akhnaten please just jump right to 9:01. This is the longest episode I've ever done, I tried to stop myself from saying...

Nabucco by Met Opera 30.12.2023

I love visiting met WooHoo, what a great night! Nabucco is truly a masterpiece!!!! I still have Va, pensiero in my headphones right now, love it! Any question, concern, or comments please email aulindatang@gmail.com!  An early Happy New Year for everyone! Send Aulinda a Text Message Support the show Email: aulindatang@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skr_frv/ Twitter (now day X): htt...

El Niño: Nativity Reconsidered 26.12.2023

Merry Christmas!!!! I know it is 11:59 at the Christmas but it is still Christmas right? :)  I'm not a religious person but I love oratorios. ((And I love Anthony Roth Costanzo Send Aulinda a Text Message Support the show Email: aulindatang@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skr_frv/ Twitter (now day X): https://twitter.com/aulinda_w Feel free to follow me on social medias! #aulin...

Circle Songs - Anthony Roth Costanzo and Friends 22.12.2023

Warning: This is not a serious review or critics.  I might sound really off because I am really sick right now. However, I hate procrastination so this episode is out right now! I shouldn't be so obsessed with Anthony but whatever, we were all once young .  As always, if you wanna talk to me just send an email to aulindatang@gmail.com. See you in my next episode. Send Aulinda a Text Message S...

Nyphil's Israel in Egypt 19.12.2023

Kind of going harsh on Cody Bowers, a small apology for him. To be very honest I just don't like this version of Israel in Egypt that much. See you in my next episode but again if you have any question please email aulindatang@gmail.com Have a great day! Send Aulinda a Text Message Support the show Email: aulindatang@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skr_frv/ Twitter (now day X):...

Anthony Roth Costanzo & Carnegie Hall Well-being Concert 17.12.2023

I love that night, I love Carnegie Hall, I love UC Berkeley (But not going to apply for it). Please go support Anthony next year for Orfeo ed eduridice Question? Concern? Want to fight me or just say something?  aulindatang@gmail.com, usually response within 12 hours. See you next week for the reviews on Nyphil's Handel’s Israel in Egypt and Met's Magic Flute Send Aulinda a Text Message...

Tannhäuser & Climate Protestor Nov.30th 11.12.2023

Nothing bad about experiencing some dramatical protests when you are watching opera! My views on the protest and the performance + poor German pronunciation. Want to see the full recording for the protest? Go to my X (ex-day Twitter, I miss my blue bird): @aulinda_w.  Question? Concern? Want to fight me or just say something?  aulindatang@gmail.com, usually response within 12 hours. See you next w...

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