OPERABIZ Podcast
1) Jasmine Habersham - Soprano
In this episode of the OperaBiz Podcast, host Daniel Welch speaks with soprano Jasmine Habersham about her experiences in "The Listeners" with the Lyric Opera of Chicago through her character's lens. ...Show More
2) Samantha Hankey - Mezzo-Soprano
In this episode of the OperaBiz podcast, Daniel Welch and mezzo-soprano Samantha Hankey discuss the complexities of balancing a demanding opera career with personal wellbeing. They explore the evoluti...Show More
3) Melanie Bacaling - Stage Director
Summary In this episode of the OperaBiz Podcast, Daniel Welch and Melanie Bacaling delve into the intricacies of opera directing, what the different roles entail, interactions and workflow with the p...Show More
4) Leah Hawkins - 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...Show More
5) Alex Fletcher - Opera Artist Management
Summary In this episode of the Opera Biz Podcast, Daniel Welch speaks with Alex Fletcher of [Fletcher Artist Management](www.fletcherartistmanagement.com) about the intricacies of artist management i...Show More
6) Will Liverman: FIRE SHUT UP IN MY BONES & Creating Opportunity
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 livi...Show More
7) Lee Anne Myslewski, VP Wolf Trap Opera: Auditions in the Modern Age
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...Show More
8) Jennifer Rowley: Mainstage Auditions & Honing Your Rep
Soprano Jennifer Rowley talks about mainstage auditions, European auditions, and honing your audition offerings for more successful auditions. She defines "contrasting arias" for the working professio...Show More
9) Ana De Archuleta, Pres. & CEO of ADA Artists
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 f...Show More
10) J. Patrick Raftery - Tenor
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...Show More