Podcasts about Michigan Opera Theatre

January 9 is already the second anniversary of the death of the iconoclastic (and iconic) Maria Ewing, who died of cancer in her home outside of her native Detroit on January 9, 2022. She was an artist both admired and derided during her lifetime, whose importance since her death has only become more apparent. It so happens that two of my most faithful listeners, Janet Williams and Paul Padillo, chose the episode that I published in her honor as their favorite episode. Paul is a passionate opera advocate who maintains a blog as well as a Facebook page in which he writes with extraordinary eloquence about the musical genre we all adore. Janet is celebrated throughout the world as one of the finest singers of her generation who has gone on to become one of the most important voice teachers in the world today, teaching, with compassion and common sense, a technique grounded in the essentials of bel canto. Their spoken introductions to the episode highlight different aspects of what made Ewing so special. For Paul, he became a lifelong fan after hearing her performance of Blanche de la Force in Poulenc's operatic masterpiece, The Dialogues of the Carmelites. For Janet, it was a shared provenance (both were natives of Detroit) as well as a common mentor, the late David Di Chiera, who founded and ran Michigan Opera Theatre, the company featured both Maria and Janet in some of their first operatic appearances. Maria's passing hit me particularly hard because at the time of her death, I was in the midst of creating a special episode in her honor and had been immersing myself in her fascinating performances, finding myself more and more in awe of her one-of-a-kind artistry. This tribute episode is simply not to be missed. Countermelody is a podcast devoted to the glory and the power of the human voice raised in song. Singer and vocal aficionado Daniel Gundlach explores great singers of the past and present focusing in particular on those who are less well-remembered today than they should be. Daniel's lifetime in music as a professional countertenor, pianist, vocal coach, voice teacher, and journalist yields an exciting array of anecdotes, impressions, and “inside stories.” At Countermelody's core is the celebration of great singers of all stripes, their instruments, and the connection they make to the words they sing. By clicking on the following link (https://linktr.ee/CountermelodyPodcast) you can find the dedicated Countermelody website which contains additional content including artist photos and episode setlists. The link will also take you to Countermelody's Patreon page, where you can pledge your monthly support at whatever level you can afford.

April 9, 2023 ~ Detroit Opera House Assistant Artistic Director Christine Goerke talks about her career as an operatic soprano, and the path that has led her to contribute her expertise to Detroit's historic opera venue and the resident Michigan Opera Theatre company.

Dorothy James is a Brooklyn based puppeteer and maker of tiny things. She has puppeteered for Wakka Wakka (Made in China, 59E59 Theaters, FigurTeatret i Nordland; The Immortal Jellyfish Girl, FigurTeatret), Nick Lehane and Derek Fordjour (SELF MUST DIE: Fly Away, Petzel Gallery), Basil Twist (Hansel & Gretel, Michigan Opera Theatre), Molly Smith (Snow Child, Arena Stage), AchesonWalsh & Radio City (The New York Spectacular…) Unknown Mortal Orchestra (“That Life”), BBC (Moon and Me), Amazon (Patriot), and Apple TV+ (Hello Tomorrow!). As a creator, Dorothy uses table top, shadow, rod, and paper cut puppetry to create otherworldly narratives that meld the grotesque with a sense of innocence. She is the co-creator of Bill's 44th, a wordless puppet show for adults which was named a New York Times Critic's Pick and has performed in NYC at Dixon Place and in Chicago at the Chopin Theater as a part of the 2022 Chicago International Puppetry Festival. Her paper cut stop-motion film Lethologica was an official selection of Chicago's Big Teeth Small Shorts Film Festival and the Upstate NY Horror Festival. Andy Manjuck is a Brooklyn-based artist. He is a company member of Wakka Wakka ("Baby Universe," "Saga," "Made in China," "The Immortal Jellyfish Girl"), and has worked with Robin Frohardt ("The Pigeoning," "The Plastic Bag Store"), Nick Lehane ("Chimpanzee," and "Fly Away" – a collaboration with Derek Fordjour's SELF MUST DIE exhibition, Petzel Gallery), Unknown Mortal Orchestra (“That Life,” Double Solitaire), Doug Fitch ("Petrushka" with the NY Philharmonic Orchestra, and Oregon Symphony), Apple TV+ ("Hello Tomorrow!"), BYUtv ("9 Years to Neptune"), and Betty Productions ("4th Islamic Solidarity Games Opening Ceremonies," Baku, Azerbaijan, "48th National Day Celebration," Abu Dhabi, UAE). He co-founded the arts collective Eat Drink Tell Your Friends ("Lectures," "Photo & Supply). He has also designed and taught at the Peabody Institute at John Hopkin's University. Andy's most recent work, "Bills 44th" was named a New York Times Critic's Pick and has performed at Dixon Place, St Ann's Warehouse, and at the Chopin Theater as part of The Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival in 2022. In this episode we chat about landing on puppeteering as a career, valuing your creative family, keeping a creative project going through tough times, Andy and Dorothy's puppet show baby: Bills 44th, and the melding of luck and hard work. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ongoingness/support

Whether it's building a career or establishing successful working relationships, the importance of networking as a music professional cannot be undermined.In today's episode, stage director Stephanie Havey provides aspiring music professionals with the knowledge and first-hand experience. She discusses the inner workings of a stage director, her love for the art, the importance of artist collaborations, the shifting world of opera, navigating through collaborations with varying ideas, and her advice to anyone interested in directing.Winner of the Adelaide Bishop award for artistic quality and winner of the Opera America Director-Designer Showcase, Stephanie Havey has staged productions for Seattle Opera, Pittsburgh Opera, Michigan Opera Theatre, Arizona Opera, Opera de Montreal, Atlanta Opera, Opera Omaha, New York City Opera, and Hawai'i Opera Theatre, among others.  Ms. Havey has created new productions for Boston Lyric Opera, The Philadelphia Orchestra, Pittsburgh Opera, the Lyrique-en-mer International Festival de Belle-Ile, The Curtis Institute of Music, Manhattan School of Music, Charlottesville Opera, and Tulsa Opera.  She has also been a member of the staging staff at San Francisco Opera, Houston Grand Opera, and The Santa Fe Opera. Upcoming engagements include debuts with Utah Opera, Dallas Opera, and Madison Opera, as well as returning to Opera de Montreal, Pittsburgh Opera, Atlanta Opera, Arizona Opera, Charlottesville Opera, and Finger Lakes Opera. Ms. Havey is a frequent collaborator for the development of new opera, staging new works with Opera Philadelphia for their Double Exposure event, OPERA America's New Works Forum, and three seasons as the Resident Stage Director for North American New Opera Workshop.

In this episode of the PIX Podcast, Jill Lyons talks to Andrea Scobie, Director of Education with Michigan Opera Theater. Andrea gives us insight to all the youth programming Michigan Opera Theater offers including the touring theater program Little Red Riding Hood, which comes to The PIX on March 5, 2022.Story Notes:Little Red Riding Hood on the Pix TheaterGilbert and Sullivan OperasMichigan Opera TheaterTheater Youth ProgramsRumpelstiltskin CharactersLearn more at: https://www.centerfortheartslapeer.org/

Maybe you've experienced Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's beloved opera The Marriage of Figaro before – but probably never like this. This Saturday in downtown Detroit, Michigan Opera Theatre plays host to the Mozart masterpiece in a startling new way. WRCJ's Dave Wagner speaks with MOT Artistic Director Yuval Sharon and new Director of Innovation, Matthew Principe about Bliss – the reimagining of one music's most sublime moments.

In this hour Stephen Henderson speaks with Chris Collins about this year's Detroit Jazz festival. Plus, Kaneza Schaal and Yuval Sharon of the Michigan Opera Theatre on the new production "Blue" about race, police brutality and family.

Antonio Cipriano starred in the World Premiere of Jagged Little Pill at the American Repertory Theater as ‘Phoenix', and reprised this role for his Broadway debut in the fall of 2019. He previously won the 2017 Sutton Foster Ovation Award for Best High School Theater Actor and was a finalist in the 2017 NHSMTA - Jimmy Awards. His regional theatre credits include La Jolla Playhouse, York Theatre Company, Second Stage Theatre, New York Stage and Film, and Michigan Opera Theatre. Antonio has performed in multiple concerts at Feinstein's 54 Below, and TV credits include “God Friended Me”, “City on a Hill”, and an upcoming supernatural TV series, “Safehaven”. Antonio can be heard now as a lead in the new studio cast album called IN THE LIGHT, A Faustian Tale, which is the brainchild of Michael Mott.  Antonio grew up in Michigan “a wild child”, and his parents sought different outlets for his energy. At summer camp when he was 8 years old, he played Zeke in a production of High School Musical, and he hasn't stopped performing since.  Antonio chats about finding success right out of high school, including his journey to working on Jagged Little Pill. He opens up about making his Broadway debut a few months prior to the COVID shutdown, how he felt when the industry came to a screeching halt, and what he has learned during the downtime. Antonio also talks about working alongside big names on the new cast album “IN THE LIGHT, A Faustian Tale”, and how he was invited to be part of the project.  In this episode, we talk about:  His new love for golf Working with actors he's looked up to while younger His stage door experience, and having fans  Imposter syndrome, and being humble  The Jimmy Awards process  Connect with Antonio: IG: @antoniocipriano_ Twitter: @AntonioCip_ Listen to In The Light Connect with The Theatre Podcast: Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheTheatrePodcast Twitter & Instagram: @theatre_podcast Facebook.com/OfficialTheatrePodcast TheTheatrePodcast.com Alan's personal Instagram: @alanseales Email me at feedback@thetheatrepodcast.com. I want to know what you think. Thank you to our friends Jukebox The Ghost for our intro and outro music. You can find them on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @jukeboxtheghost or via the web via jukeboxtheghost.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this hour Stephen Henderson speaks with Ekow Yankah professor of law at Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University in New York City about the SCOTUS decision backing student athletes. Plus, a look at the new summer season of Opera in the Park.

Gifted with a beautiful, powerful, classically trained voice, American singer JohnRiesen straddles the line between Opera and Popular music with ease. Originallyinspired by the voices of Josh Groban and Michael Buble, John pursued a career asan operatic tenor where he performed more than 40 leading roles with opera andmusical theater companies throughout the United States including Atlanta Opera,Michigan Opera Theatre, Des Moines Metro Opera, Anchorage Opera, OperaBirmingham, Opera Columbus, Shreveport Opera, Pensacola Opera, IntermountainOpera Bozeman, Tri-Cities Opera, Ithaca Opera, among others. Recently John was seen in his Lincoln Center debut as the voice of Tony in LeonardBernstein's West Side Story Suite as well as the tenor soloist in Stravinsky's LesNoces with the New York City Ballet, and tenor soloist in Rachmaninoff's Vesperswith the NY Oratorio Society. He will be making his Carnegie Hall Debut as TenorSoloist in the Messiah December 2021.Seen most recently in classical crossover collaboration with Emmy-Nominatedpianist-composer and PBS TV star Marina Arsenijevic singing new arrangements ofCrossover standards by Frank Sinatra, Michael Bublé, Tom Jones and many others. This touching, heartfelt song was written 20 years ago by my father, Craig Riesen, for thepassing of his mother (my grandmother). I recall its conception vividly. My father had writtena letter saying many of the things he'd wished to say to her (as we knew she was dying fromcancer), and soon after she passed away. He was heartbroken.I remember him sitting in the living room, with tears rolling down his face as he began to playthis simple, sweet, and longing melody. Soon, words came flowing out with the tune, and thissong was created. At the time, I could not sing. I was still an avid baseball player, but as theyears passed and my vocal talents became apparent the song was passed from my father tome.I get chills to this day, recalling how it felt to say goodbye with song. Needless to say,You're The Best; has been an important part of my life for many years, and I believe that itcan touch other people in the same way that it has touched my heart. We all haveexperienced loss or nostalgia for our loved ones, and this piece pulls at those strings.Originally composed for piano and voice, we have expanded the instrumentation to add soloviolin, electric bass, slight percussion, and synth to fill out the texture. It is a truly specialsong. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Before we even get to our big question, we have a great discuss about the culture of an organization and what is necessary to rebuild and create an inclusive culture.  Then we get to our big question…Jennifer Turner's big change was moving from Michigan to Illinois for a new job. She didn't know everything but her drive for development, courage and humility propelled her to take the risk. Not only is she passionate about development, but also her leadership style is patterned after her belief system. Jennifer believes fundamentally that cultures need to be transparent, development focused, show empathy and promote collaboration. Take a listen and you will want to work for Jennifer! Jennifer is the President and Chief Executive Officer for Tennessee Performing Arts Center, a Nashville-based nonprofit arts organization dedicated to excellence in the performing arts and arts education. Since 1980, TPAC has welcomed more than 12 million audience members and served more than 1.8 million students, teachers, and adults with performances, teacher resources, professional development, classroom residencies, and enrichment programs. Formerly, Jennifer served as Executive Vice President and Managing Director for Segerstrom Center for the Arts, an acclaimed arts institution in Southern California, where she built a world-class leadership team, led innovative community initiatives, and spearheaded multi-million-dollar capital development projects, including the successful completion of the 56,000 square foot Julianne and George Argyros Plaza. With more than 20 years of experience in nonprofits arts, Jennifer previously was the Chief Operating Officer for the national historic landmark Auditorium Theatre in Chicago and held roles with Michigan Opera Theatre, Shakespeare Theatre Company, and Harper College. She is a graduate of Michigan State University and holds a graduate degree from Roosevelt University in Public Administration, Nonprofit Management.Connect with Jennifer at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifercturner/ and on Twitter @JenniferArts to learn more about her and her background. To learn more about Tennessee Performing Arts Center, please visit:TPAC Website: https://www.tpac.org/TPAC Instagram: @tennesseepacTPAC Twitter: @tpacSign up for our newsletter at https://abbraccigroup.com/. Please subscribe, leave a review and tell your friends about our podcast. Learn more about the CHARGE® model by purchasing the book, The Way of the HR Warrior. Let us know about the moments for you that changed your life trajectory. Drop us a note via our website.

Join Emily and our guests Yuval Sharon, Christine Goerke, Marsha Music, and Eliot Heaton from Michigan Opera Theatre to hear about their recent production of “Twilight: Gods”. Performed throughout a parking structure, audience members watched the production from their cars for a brand-new safe and immersive experience that brought opera to the Detroit community.

KAREN ZIEMBA has appeared in 11 Broadway shows. She received the Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle Awards for her performance in CONTACT at Lincoln Center Theatre and garnered three other Tony Award nominations for STEEL PIER, CURTAINS, and NEVER GONNA DANCE. She received the Drama Desk (AND THE WORLD GOES ‘ROUND), The Outer Critics Circle Award (NEVER GONNA DANCE, CURTAINS), and Chicago’s JEFF Award for her performance in the 1 st national tour of CRAZY FOR YOU. She’s starred at the New York City Opera, New York City Center Encores, and at Carnegie Hall for PBS’ Great Performances. On TV she’s appeared on Madam Secretary, The Good Wife, Elementary, Law and Orders’ S.V.U. / Criminal Intent, and The Kennedy Center Honors in tributes to Angela Lansbury and Julie Harris. Select off-Broadway and regional credits include KID VICTORY (Vineyard Theatre), HERESY (Flea Theater), MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING (Shakespeare Theatre Company DC/The Hartford Stage), SYLVIA, OTHER PEOPLE’S MONEY (New Haven’s Long Wharf), SWEENEY TODD (Opera Theatre of St. Louis w/The St. Louis Symphony and Michigan Opera Theatre), HELLO DOLLY! (Drury Lane Oakbrook, Chicago), GYPSY (Sharon Playhouse, CT), A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC (A.C.T., San Francisco), and BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS, BROADWAY BOUND, SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION (San Diego’s Old Globe).  https://www.karenziemba.com/

“Artists have missed that sense of connection to audience. Audiences have missed that in-person experience. We are all co-dependent. And so, I look forward to doing all we can to not resume where we left off but to even go beyond that point in terms of meaningful engagement.” Wayne Brown, President and CEO of the Michigan Opera Theatre discusses the core issues facing arts institutions today

Baritone, Gabriel Preisser, discusses baritone technique for navigating the passaggio. He goes deep into the dangers of muscling the sound as a young baritone, and explaining the voice turning over. Gabe has sung over 40 operatic and musical theatre roles in companies like Minnesota Opera, Cincinnati Opera, Opera Philadelphia, and Michigan Opera Theatre, in roles such as Danillo, Figaro, Billy Bigelow, and Dandini. In 2020 he sang with the Boston Modern Orchestra Project which won the Grammy-Award for best new opera recording. WATCH Gabe in action: https://youtu.be/q1B4WUA6jAU Voice with Julia's #techniquetalks is where we demystify conversations surrounding vocal technique with behind-the-scenes access to great singers of today. Forget what you thought you knew about singing from your pedagogy textbook. In this series, singers get real about what works, and what doesn't. Get inspired. Try these tips. Use your judgement. Show Notes: 6:20 Gabe discusses how he gets his voice working all-day-everyday – Technique + consistent skills 10:00 Difference between head voice, falsetto, and chest voice 12:30 Turning over the voice (what/how) 15:30 Gabe discusses the vowels that help turn over the passaggio 18:12 Gabe discusses tongue position when turning over 19:50 Gabe discusses exercises to build up breath system 24:30 Gabe discusses body alignment/posture (alexander technique, yoga) 29:50 Gabe discusses how to sing Largo as a baritone (high notes and patter/articulation) 33:23 Gabe discusses high notes and vowels 38:40 Gabe discusses low notes 41:35 Gabe discusses whistle tone vs. Falsetto 43:47 Gabe discusses coloratura 46:50 Gabe discusses contemporary vocal technique Repertoire, and cross-over 50:54 Gabe discusses hooking 52:07 Gabe discuses his most challenging cross-over role 53:30 Gabe discusses his favorite baritone vocally ❤️  JOIN my FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/techniquetalksforsingers/ ❤️  Subscribe to never miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGibxkvaN8KVff0ztzYznMg ❤️  More at https://www.voicewithjulia.com ❤️  To stay in the know, and gain behind-the-scenes access to upcoming guests: https://www.voicewithjulia.com/techniquetalks/ ❤️  More at https://www.voicewithjulia.com  ❤️  Instagram: @voicewithjulia  ❤️  Facebook: Voice With Julia

Directed by new artistic director Yuval Sharon, the Michigan Opera Theatre is unveiling an adaptation of Wagner's “Götterdämmerung” to an audience on four wheels.

Today on Stateside , a petition aiming to curb the governor's executive powers is nearing the number of signatures it needs. And, graduate students at the University of Michigan are continuing their strike against the school over concerns about COVID-19 regulations and precautions. Plus, a conversation with the director of Michigan Opera Theatre about how he plans to add to Detroit’s illustrious musical legacy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Stateside , a petition aiming to curb the governor's executive powers is nearing the number of signatures it needs. And, graduate students at the University of Michigan are continuing their strike against the school over concerns about COVID-19 regulations and precautions. Plus, a conversation with the director of Michigan Opera Theatre about how he plans to add to Detroit’s illustrious musical legacy.

Ethan is currently the Chairman of the Michigan Opera Theatre’s Board of Directors and Trustees. He also is currently Chairman of the Grants Committee of the William Davidson Foundation, dedicated to advancing the economic, cultural and civic vitality of Southeast Michigan, the State of Israel and the Jewish community. In addition to his work at the Foundation, Davidson serves on numerous boards in the Detroit area, including his role as a Director of the Motown Museum. At the University of Michigan, he earned a BA in English and did graduate work in Middle Eastern History and Islamic Law. He has also studied Jewish Philosophy at the Jewish Theological Seminary. He is also a professional singer and songwriter who has recorded 10 albums and toured throughout North America and Europe. Connect with Ethan Davidson Listen on Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/ethan-daniel-davidson/107466490?ign-gact=3&ls=1 Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Website: http://jondwoskin.com/ Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Thejondwoskinexperience/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com

Dr. Dave Wagner talks with Soprano Avery Boettcher who plays Lauretta in Michigan Opera Theatre's performance of Gianni Schicchi/Buoso's Ghost.

Welcome to the Elevator World News Podcast. Today’s podcast news podcast is sponsored by elevatorbooks.com: www.elevatorbooks.com SKYSCRAPER PLANS SCALED BACK IN DETROIT In Detroit, plans for a 480-ft-tall skyscraper are on hold, and those for another, Bedrock LLC's mixed-use tower on the former site of the J.L Hudson department store, have been scaled back from 62 stories, the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat reports, citing the Detroit Free Press and Curbed Detroit. Michigan Opera Theatre, the entity behind the 480-ft-tall tower on the site of the 1922 Detroit Opera House, cited changing market conditions for its decision. Bedrock, meanwhile, announced in late January it still plans to create a "tremendously impactful" building, though it will not be the city's tallest. Ground was broken on the site in December 2017. Bedrock has hardly been idle in the Motor City, responsible for projects including the office-to-residential conversion of the David Stott Building, completed in summer 2019, that restored it to its 1929 Art Deco glory. Bedrock tells EW that Schindler handled elevator modernization, which was particularly challenging since the floorplan involved a "huge core in the center containing six elevators." Image credit: courtesy of Bedrock To read the full transcript of today's podcast, visit: elevatorworld.com/news Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes │ Google Play | SoundCloud │ Stitcher │ TuneIn

Stephen Powell performs the title role in Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd, opening Saturday in the Michigan Opera Theatre production at the Detroit Opera House. WRCJ’s Peter Whorf speaks with Powell about his first encounters with the “Demon Barber of Fleet Street”…

Christopher Allen leads the Michigan Opera Theatre in Mozart’s Don Giovanni at the Detroit Opera House. WRCJ’s Peter Whorf has this preview conversation with Allen about the Mozart masterpiece…and why Christopher is so thrilled about his stellar cast…

Christopher Allen leads the Michigan Opera Theatre in Mozart’s Don Giovanni at the Detroit Opera House. WRCJ’s Peter Whorf has this preview conversation with Allen about the Mozart masterpiece…and why Christopher is so thrilled about his stellar cast…

Since his 2007 Grand Prize-winning performance at the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, tenor Michael Fabiano has been one of opera’s fastest-rising stars. The University of Michigan grad has headlined performances around the world including those with the San Francisco Opera, Glyndebourne Festival, Deutche Oper Berlin, Vancouver Opera and more. Fabiano currently appears in the Metropolitan Opera’s production of Puccini’s Manon. Michael Fabiano is featured in the Michigan Opera Theatre’s season-opening gala concert on October 12th at the Detroit Opera House. WRCJ’s Peter Whorf speaks with Michael about his days at the University of Michigan..and two experiences that helped Fabiano to prepare for a life in performance…high school debate and baseball umpiring.

Ricky Ian Gordon’s opera The Grapes of Wrath tells the iconic American story by John Steinbeck and premieres at Michigan Opera Theatre this Saturday. WRCJ’s Peter Whorf speaks with Gordon about the adaptation of the literary classic, his work with librettist Michael Korie and creating the piece in cooperation with the Steinbeck estate…

WRCJ’s Chris Felcyn recorded this interview with Soprano Renee Fleming on September 27, and sadly, Chris passed away the next morning. Their conversation took place after a “Music & The Mind” presentation by Henry Ford Hospital and Michigan Opera Theatre, and touched on the power of music, Ms. Fleming’s upcoming performance on 9/29 for the MOT, and her new recording “Broadway.” Thank you for your expressions of kindness for the family and friends of Chris Felcyn.

Explore Tchaikovsky's EUGENE ONEGIN with hosts Arthur White and Andrea Scobie, and special guest, soprano Corinne Winters, who sings the role of Tatyana in Michigan Opera Theatre's upcoming production. EUGENE ONEGIN is a story of squandered romance and tragic honor. Known for its rich orchestration and beautiful melodies, ONEGIN is Tchaikovsky's most beloved opera and the epitome of Russian Lyric Opera. See it at the Detroit Opera House October 13-21, 2018. Tickets: www.michiganopera.org Michigan Opera Theatre’s OperaHERE Podcast is your introduction to the performances seen onstage at the Detroit Opera House. Dive into the tragedy, comedy, and beautiful music of opera with our hosts and special guests, and prepare yourself for a dazzling night at the opera. The OperaHERE Podcast is produced by Jake Neher in the studios of WDET.

Musicologist Austin Stewart is joined by baseball historian Gary Gillette and soprano Jacqueline Echols to discuss Daniel Sonenberg's new opera THE SUMMER KING. THE SUMMER KING tells the story of Negro Leagues baseball legend Josh Gibson, considered one of the greatest baseball players of all time. It’s a story of talent, heartbreak and one man’s journey to overcome prejudice and discrimination. Libretto by Daniel Sonenberg and Daniel Nester with additional lyrics by Mark Campbell. May 12-20 at The Detroit Opera House Tickets: http://www.michiganopera.org/opera/the-summer-king/ Michigan Opera Theatre’s OperaHERE Podcast is your introduction to the performances seen onstage at the Detroit Opera House. Dive into the tragedy, comedy, and beautiful music of opera with host Austin Stewart and special guests, and prepare yourself for a dazzling night at the opera. The OperaHERE Podcast is produced by Jake Neher in the studios of WDET, and is supported by OPERA America’s Building Opera Audiences grant program, made possible through the generosity of the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation.

Chris Felcyn brings you a one-hour feature with Ricky Ian Gordon, the composer of “27” brought to you by the Michigan Opera Theatre. “27” is about the American writer Gertrude Stein and her partner Alice B. Toklas. It follows the salons hosted by Gertrude and Alice in their home at 27 rue de Fleurus in Paris.

Travel back in time to the inspired gatherings at 27 rue de Fleurus in Paris, where American expatriates Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas hosted luminaries of art and literature such as Pablo Picasso, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Henri Matisse and Ernest Hemingway. In 27, composer Ricky Ian Gordon and librettist Royce Vavrek explore themes of love, loss, change and art set throughout two world wars. March 2-3 at Arthur Miller Theatre, Ann Arbor March 10-11 at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts For more info: http://www.michiganopera.org/opera/ricky-gordons-27/ Music from "27: An Opera In Five Acts", recorded in performance at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis in June 2014. Performed by Stephanie Blythe, Elizabeth Futral, Theo Lebow, Tobias Greenhalgh, Daniel Brevik, members of the St. Louis Symphony, conducted by Michael Christie. Michigan Opera Theatre’s OperaHERE Podcast is your introduction to the performances seen onstage at the Detroit Opera House. Dive into the tragedy, comedy, and beautiful music of opera with host Austin Stewart and special guests, and prepare yourself for a dazzling night at the opera. The OperaHERE Podcast is produced by Jake Neher in the studios of WDET, and is supported by OPERA America’s Building Opera Audiences grant program, made possible through the generosity of the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation.

Episode 02: Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro" Michigan Opera Theatre’s OperaHERE Podcast is your introduction to the performances seen onstage at the Detroit Opera House. Dive into the tragedy, comedy, and beautiful music of opera with host Austin Stewart and special guests, and prepare yourself for a dazzling night at the opera. The OperaHERE Podcast is produced by Jake Neher in the studios of WDET, and is supported by OPERA America’s Building Opera Audiences grant program, made possible through the generosity of the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation.

Episode 01: Verdi's "Rigoletto" Michigan Opera Theatre’s OperaHERE Podcast is your introduction to the performances seen onstage at the Detroit Opera House. Dive into the tragedy, comedy, and beautiful music of opera with host Austin Stewart and special guests, and prepare yourself for a dazzling night at the opera. The OperaHERE Podcast is produced by Jake Neher in the studios of WDET, and is supported by OPERA America’s Building Opera Audiences grant program, made possible through the generosity of the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation.

Soprano Anna NetrebkoMilacron “Cyrano de Bergerac” is an opera by Franco Alfano. Michigan Opera Theatre’s David DiChiera also wrote an opera titled “Cyrano” that premiered in 2007.Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Cincinnati Ballet Pittsburgh Opera Correction: The plantation referred to was Maplewood plantation in Boone County, Kentucky. Margaret Garner, an enslaved African-American woman whose story inspired the opera “Margaret Garner,” was born and lived in servitude on this plantation.

Eisenhower Dance debuts a brand-new show at the Michigan Opera House on March 4th.

It's the Adjunct Associate Professor of Harp and Choral Conducting at Wayne State University, the Principal harpist for the Michigan Opera Theatre and the Kresge Eminent Artist for 2017 all in one person! In the studio!

In response to the keynote address by Wayne S. Brown, President and CEO of the Michigan Opera Theatre, our host and Washington Life Magazine performing arts columnist, Patrick D. McCoy moderates a panel discussion culminating the Community Symposium Series of the Colour of Music Festival with Dr. Karen Chandler of College of Charleston, Jennifer Bowman of the Washington based Folger Consort and Festival Founder, Lee Pringle.  The Colour of Music Festival is one that celebrates the contributions and performance of blacks in the arena of classical music.

Culminating the 2014 Community Symposium Series of The Colour of Music Festival in Charleston, SC (October 22-26) was a timely keynote address by Wayne S. Brown, former Director of Opera and Music at the NEA and now President and CEO of Michigan Opera Theatre.  In his address, Brown shares his trajectory in the arena of arts management, its important and passing the torch to the future of the field.  Brown has had considerable experience in the arts, himself first playing cello and singing as a tenor.  his talk comes from a place of sound perspective and in Part 2, his talk culminates in a panel moderated by host and Washington Life Magazine performing arts columnist, Patrick D. McCoy.  Joining the panel is Dr. Karen Chandler of College of Charleston, Jennifer Bowman of the Washington based Folger Consort and Festival Founder, Lee Pringle.  The Colour of Music Festival is one that celebrates the contributions and performance of blacks in the arena of classical music.

The only general director to found and lead two opera companies (Michigan Opera Theatre and Opera Pacific), David DiChiera talks about his career, bringing opera to Detroit audiences, and composing his first opera in his 60s. 

The only general director to found and lead two opera companies (Michigan Opera Theatre and Opera Pacific), David DiChiera talks about his career, bringing opera to Detroit audiences, and composing his first opera in his 60s. [32:30]

The only general director to found and lead two opera companies (Michigan Opera Theatre and Opera Pacific), David DiChiera talks about his career, bringing opera to Detroit audiences, and composing his first opera in his 60s. [32:30]

The only general director to found and lead two opera companies (Michigan Opera Theatre and Opera Pacific), David DiChiera talks about his career, bringing opera to Detroit audiences, and composing his first opera in his 60s. [32:30]