OPERABIZ PODCAST

Join The Chautauqua Opera Company's General & Artistic Director (Steven Osgood) and administrative staff (Michael Berg and Sara Noble) in the "studio" for an in-depth look at their company, the Young Artist program, and their dynamic summer experience in Western New York. From casting to production, the team talks about the ins and outs of their company with some history and tips thrown in. Re...

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 t...

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.

Clint Borzoni (composer) and John de los Santos (librettist/director) talk about the process of creating The Copper Queen, commissioned by Arizona Opera. From composing style to workflow to casting, the duo describes the timeline of their most recent work. Both discuss their professional influences, and even recap their night of research in the infamous haunted hotel in Arizona. Special Guests: Cl...

How To: a brief guide to Twitter. This microbogging platform can be a powerful tool for artists.

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.

If singers are thinking of themselves as a business, should they treat their social media like one too? Should their accounts be separated between personal and professional?

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 chellen...

"What should I post to stay relevant when I'm only singing a few gigs a year?" Today we tackle this question with a little chat about the concept of posting on downtime. Some specific examples are given as well as ideas for good practice.

Krysty Swann is a mezzo-soprano, total nerd, and charismatic performer with credits that include Carnegie Hall, Lyric Opera of Chicago, and The Metropolitan Opera. Krysty talks about casting, being prepared, and just being yourself in the opera world...along with a little D&D and comics chat. photo cred: Theodore Samuels Special Guest: Krysty Swann.

Krysty Swann is a mezzo-soprano, total nerd, and charismatic performer with credits that include Carnegie Hall, Lyric Opera of Chicago, and The Metropolitan Opera. Krysty talks about casting, being prepared, and just being yourself in the opera world...along with a little D&D and comics chat. photo cred: Theodore Samuels Special Guest: Krysty Swann.