The Opera Glasses Podcast
1) Why Aren't We Asking WHY?!
Why isn't anyone asking the hard questions about opera's future? In this riveting conversation, soprano Lucia Cesaroni and Tapestry Opera's Executive Director Jamie Martino challenge the status quo of...Show More
2) Competition and Career: Preparing for the Concours Musical International de Montréal
Ever wondered what it takes to succeed in the high-stakes world of international opera competitions? This candid conversation with two rising stars - Sophie Naubert and Ihor Mostovoi - offers a fascin...Show More
3) Charlotte Siegel: Singing and Building Access to Music Education
Growing up in Toronto with a musical theater obsession sparked by seeing Phantom of the Opera at age five, Charlotte Siegel never imagined herself an opera singer. "I was definitely not that 10-year-o...Show More
4) Creating New Opera on the Rock: A Conversation with Cheryl Hickman
Cheryl Hickman is reimagining what an opera company can be in Newfoundland. As founder and artistic director of Opera on the Avalon in St. John's, she's built an organization that defies conventional ...Show More
5) John Fanning: Out of Retirement
Prepare to be enchanted by the stories and insights of Canadian baritone John Fanning, a treasured gem in the world of opera. As a recipient of the Ruby Award and a member of the Order of Canada, John...Show More
6) Arianna Maubach: From Childhood Chorus to Opera Sensation
Join us for an enchanting encounter with Arianna Maubach, the mezzo-soprano sensation who captured hearts and won accolades at the Canadian Opera Company's Center Stage Competition. Arianna takes us o...Show More
7) A New Era for Opera Canada with Michael Jones
Join us for a heartfelt episode of the Opera Glasses podcast as Elizabeth Bowman hosts her final show and introduces the new Editorial Director of Opera Canada, Michael Jones. With an impressive caree...Show More
8) Dan Schlosberg: Reimagining The Handmaid's Tale
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is presenting a reimagined take on Poul Ruders's The Handmaid's Tale, a work-in-progress based on Margaret Atwood’s sobering novel. Composer Dan Scholsberg was co...Show More
9) Wallis Giunta: The Quintessential Creator
Prepare to be captivated as the extraordinary Irish-Canadian mezzo-soprano Wallis Giunta graces our podcast. She makes her Carnegie Hall debut tonight singing Christian Muthspiel’s brand-new arrangeme...Show More
10) Soprano Soula Parassidis: Living Opera, Resilience, and Connection
Greek-Canadian soprano Soula Parassidis joins us on The Opera Glasses podcast to talk about her organization, Living Opera, her Canadian debut in Montreal, and the international opera scene. Soula, th...Show More