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Radio Boston talks with opera singer Morris Robinson.
You don't need to love opera to love Morris Robinson's story, a former college football AllAmerica who has sung on the world's great opera stages. Along the way, there was disappointment and the doubters and hard work. Lots and lots of hard work. He's played before raucous college football crowds and sung in front of the world's toughest opera audiences. What a journey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[@ 3 min] You may know Morris Robinson as *the* former-All-American-college-defensive-lineman-turned-bass, but when he goes ‘Inside the Huddle', you'll learn he's recently been cast as a basketball “Big Man”… [@ 36 min] Plus, in the ‘Two Minute Drill'… Taking a cue from Megan Rapinoe's announcement, will Chautauqua Opera also retire after this season…? We're back with an all-new show next week, when it's Mozart vs. Mozart vs. Mozart... Join us! SHOW NOTES https://morrisrobinson.com/ https://www.chq.org/chautauqua-opera-company/chautauqua-opera-and-conservatory-eyes-2025-shift-to-new-american-workshops/ GET YOUR VOICE HEARD operaboxscore.com facebook.com/obschi1 @operaboxscore IG operaboxscore
As Team OBS takes the week off for the Fourth, enjoy a rerun of our Independence Day show from last year, when we launched 'Singer Trading Cards', a look at the American League and some great artists of the recent past you'll want to add to your collection... We're back with an all-new show on Thursday, July 13, when bass Morris Robinson goes 'Inside the Huddle' to talk football, opera, and football. Join us! GET YOUR VOICE HEARD operaboxscore.com facebook.com/obschi1 @operaboxscore IG operaboxscore
Today Trae sits with Morris Robinson, an Opera Singer playing the role of King Marke in the currently running opera, Tristan and Isolde at Seattle Opera. Tune in to learn about this show so you can be informed and get your tickets while it's still running!
Morris Robinson was a football standout who, after working a decade in sales and feeling unfulfilled, he found doors opening in the opera world.
Morris Robinson was a football standout who, after working a decade in sales and feeling unfulfilled, he found doors opening in the opera world.
Morris Robinson was a football standout who, after working a decade in sales and feeling unfulfilled, he found doors opening in the opera world.
Morris Robinson was a football standout who, after working a decade in sales and feeling unfulfilled, he found doors opening in the opera world.
Morris Robinson was a football standout who, after working a decade in sales and feeling unfulfilled, he found doors opening in the opera world.
Morris Robinson was a football standout who, after working a decade in sales and feeling unfulfilled, he found doors opening in the opera world.
Morris Robinson was a football standout who, after working a decade in sales and feeling unfulfilled, he found doors opening in the opera world.
Morris Robinson was a football standout who, after working a decade in sales and feeling unfulfilled, he found doors opening in the opera world.
Morris Robinson was a football standout who, after working a decade in sales and feeling unfulfilled, he found doors opening in the opera world.
Morris Robinson was a football standout who, after working a decade in sales and feeling unfulfilled, he found doors opening in the opera world.
Morris Robinson was a football standout who, after working a decade in sales and feeling unfulfilled, he found doors opening in the opera world.
Morris Robinson was a football standout who, after working a decade in sales and feeling unfulfilled, he found doors opening in the opera world.
Morris Robinson was a football standout who, after working a decade in sales and feeling unfulfilled, he found doors opening in the opera world.
Morris Robinson was a football standout who, after working a decade in sales and feeling unfulfilled, he found doors opening in the opera world.
Morris Robinson was a football standout who, after working a decade in sales and feeling unfulfilled, he found doors opening in the opera world.
Morris Robinson was a football standout who, after working a decade in sales and feeling unfulfilled, he found doors opening in the opera world.
Morris Robinson was a football standout who, after working a decade in sales and feeling unfulfilled, he found doors opening in the opera world.
Morris Robinson was a football standout who, after working a decade in sales and feeling unfulfilled, he found doors opening in the opera world.
Morris Robinson was a football standout who, after working a decade in sales and feeling unfulfilled, he found doors opening in the opera world.
Morris Robinson was a football standout who, after working a decade in sales and feeling unfulfilled, he found doors opening in the opera world.
Morris Robinson was a football standout who, after working a decade in sales and feeling unfulfilled, he found doors opening in the opera world.
2022 Grammy Winner for Best Choral PerformanceGustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra secured their third GRAMMY® in succession on Sunday. Having won the Best Orchestral Performance awards in 2020 with Andrew Norman's Sustain and 2021 with Charles Ives: Complete Symphonies, this time they secured the GRAMMY® for Best Choral Performance with their gripping interpretation of Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 8, the “Symphony of a Thousand.”. The Los Angeles Philharmonic was joined by the Los Angeles Master Chorale, Pacific Chorale, Los Angeles Children's Chorus, National Children's Chorus (and their respective artistic directors: Grant Gershon, Robert Istad, Fernando Malvar-Ruiz, and Luke McEndarfer) and soloists Tamara Wilson, Leah Crocetto, Erin Morley, Mihoko Fujimura, Tamara Mumford, Simon O'Neill, Ryan McKinny, and Morris Robinson.Purchase the music (without talk) at:Mahler: Symphony No. 8 "Symphony of a Thousand" (classicalsavings.com)Your purchase helps to support our show! Classical Music Discoveries is sponsored by La Musica International Chamber Music Festival and Uber. @khedgecock#ClassicalMusicDiscoveries #KeepClassicalMusicAlive#LaMusicaFestival #CMDGrandOperaCompanyofVenice #CMDParisPhilharmonicinOrléans#CMDGermanOperaCompanyofBerlin#CMDGrandOperaCompanyofBarcelonaSpain#ClassicalMusicLivesOn#Uber Please consider supporting our show, thank you!http://www.classicalsavings.com/donate.html staff@classicalmusicdiscoveries.com This album is broadcasted with the permission of Katy Solomon from Morahana Arts and Media.
In this podcast, Il Trovatore performers Morris Robinson and Tiffany Townsend, along with Fight Choreographer Andrew Kenneth Moss, discuss their creative beginnings, the way they kept their creativity during COVID, and, of course, Verdi's Il Trovatore with this episode's host, Suzanna Guzmán.
It's a wild ride performing during a pandemic. Hear tales from the tent with The Atlanta Opera Company Players - hilarious audience moments, masks while singing, and much more. Tomer Zvulun hosts a lively, insightful conversation with Company Players and "Crossroads" performers, Jamie Barton, Morris Robinson, Micahel Mayes, and Megan Marino.
Welcome back to the 40th episode of The Cup which is our a weekly (give or take, TBD, these are unprecedented times) performing arts talk show presented by Cup of Hemlock Theatre. The theatres may be closed, but art finds a way to survive! For the time being on this podcast we are rereleasing our past reviews, interviews, roundtables, and duet reviews in remastered audio only versions so you can take your CoH content on the go! For our 40th episode we continue to branch out our review series beyond the Stratford Festival and onto other productions. In this episode we discussed the 2014 San Francisco Opera's production of the Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II musical, Showboat, directed by Francesca Zambello, and starring Heidi Stober as Magnolia Hawks, Michael Todd Simpson as Gaylord Ravenal, Morris Robinson as Joe, Patricia Racette as Julie La Verne, and Bill Irwin as Cap'n Andy Hawks. Cup of Hemlock Theatre is a Toronto-based performing arts collective dedicated to staging works that examine the moral quandaries of the human experience. With an inquisitive compass, we aim to provide audiences the space to retrace their personal stories and navigate their individual ideologies. Follow us on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: cohtheatre Follow our panelists: Mackenzie Horner (Before the Downbeat: A Musical Podcast) – Instagram/Facebook: BeforetheDownbeat Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3aYbBeN Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3sAbjAu Alana Hibbert – Twitter: @ar_hibb Canadian College for the Performing Arts: http://www.ccpacanada.com/programs/ Alicia Plummer – Instagram: itisaliciaplummer // TikTok: hialiciabyealicia // YouTube: Alicia Onlineee: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoGyruNhQQwNhWj_ncbQbDA/featured Benjamin MacKinnon – [Just send all that love to CoH instead; he won't mind!] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cup-of-hemlock-theatre/support
No sooner than a Minneapolis jury convicted Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd, Ma'Khis Bryant was gunned down in Ohio and Andrew Brown was shot and killed in North Carolina. What's next in the fight for racial justice and police reform? Rev. Dr. Bernice King, CEO of the King Center discusses the issue. Sunday, May 9 is Mother's Day and if you are ready for a socially distanced activity, Atlanta native and world renown opera singer Morris Robinson invites you to the Concert for Unity on the lawn at the Cobb Energy and Performing Arts Center. The Sunday performance at the South Fulton Arts center is sold out.
Today April 30, is International Jazz Day and to honor the observance we're going to listen back to a conversation with H. Johnson, the host of WABE's Jazz Classics. On City Lights in 2019 we commemorated the legacy of Nat King Cole with our centennial series of conversations about Cole's artistry and influence -- both as pianist and singer. Also, internationally renowned bass Morris Robinson. The "Concert for Unity" will be performed on May 8th and 9th. The virtual panel discussion “Black Voices in Classical Music: A Conversation About Access,” will stream on May 6th.
A conversation about Morris’ life. An All-American college football player for The Citadel - The Military College of South Carolina - he suffered the disappointment of not making it to the pro leagues and headed off to a job in corporate America instead. Almost a decade later, the opportunity arose to pursue his life-long passion for singing. Today Morris is one of the most sought-after bass opera singers in the world, performing at the Metropolitan, Carnegie Hall, The Royal Albert Hall, La Scala and the Sydney Opera House amongst many other great houses. Join me to hear his incredible story and his thoughts on subjects as diverse as playing in front of giant college football crowds, how he handles operatic press nights, religious faith, race and how young men in military college learn to break the rules occasionally. Guest: Morris Robinson Host and producer: Donal Gallery Recorded using Zoom between North London and Atlanta, Georgia. Artwork by Anna Obert https://www.instagram.com/annaobertillustration/ Music by Donal Gallery Additional editing by Seán Butler Twitter: https://twitter.com/PathsPodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PathsPodcast Get in touch with stories of people who've had dramatic changes in their lives at pathspodcastpeople@gmail.com Thanks for listening Support this podcast
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Bass Morris Robinson is considered one of the most compelling and sought-after performers in opera today. He regularly appears at the Metropolitan Opera, where he is a graduate of the Lindemann Young Artist Development Program. He made his LA Opera debut in 2009 with The Magic Flute and has appeared subsequently in numerous thrilling roles. LA Opera audiences love him - especially our teen audiences. Mr. Robinson regularly meets with students and has been one of the greatest ambassadors in welcoming young people into the opera house. In this conversation, recorded immediately before the final dress rehearsal of Rigoletto in 2018, Mr. Robinson chats with LA Opera's President and CEO Christopher Koelsch and an audience of several hundred local students.
Lois Reitzes talks with Atlanta native and former All American College football player, opera singer Morris Robinson about his love letter to Atlanta and why he chose the Fox Theatre as its background.Also, author Leesa Cross-Smith discusses her new novel "This Close to Okay."
The Guys chat it up with opera bass Morris Robinson. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Hello??? We've missed you! We've been working overtime to get this Opera Company Spreadsheet finished, and it's OUT! Check our insta bio for the link. In today's episode, we're tackling way too many categories... the original recording was 2.5 hours lmao First, something objectively WILD happened with the Richard Tucker Foundation this week that led us to discuss our differing opinions surrounding the phenomenon often called 'Cancel Culture'. We have a nuanced conversation about accountability, consequence, and our place in this narrative. Do we as white people have more work to do after a Cancelation? Spoiler alert: YUP Then, we take a second to reflect on one of the most powerful conversations we've seen take place in the opera world. Mezzo-soprano J'Nai Bridges hosts a zoom call with five other Black opera singers (Karen Slack, Julia Bullock, Morris Robinson, Lawrence Brownlee, and Russell Thomas) to reflect on the Opera world's response to George Floyd's lynching. Finally, the spreadsheet detailing Opera Companies' responses to the BLM protests/rebellions is out. We talk though some of our categorizations, what to look out for, and some ways we've been able to think critically about this data. As always, we wanna hear from you! xoxo the TTA ladies --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thrilledtoannounce/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thrilledtoannounce/support
In this episode you will hear my conversation with world renowned opera singer Morris Robinson. Morris's journey to the world of opera was not your traditional one. He graduated college as a 3x All-American football player with aspirations of going pro. When that plan didn't work out he ended up in corporate America for 10 ... Read more
Lois Reitzes talks with Calinda Lee and Kate Whitman of the Atlanta History Center, about their virtual Juneteenth events; Atlanta Opera singer Morris Robinson about George Gershwin's "Porgy and Bess"; and Charmaine Minniefield about her virtual Flux Projects installation "Remembrance as Resistance: Preserving Black Narratives."
Lois Reitzes interviews Amy Ray and Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls about their new album "Look Long"; Bass opera singer Morris Robinson about playing Porgy in Atlanta Opera's production of Porgy and Bess; and comedian Neal Brennan about his Netflix special "3 Mics."
In this episode of The Metropolitan Opera Guild Podcast, lecturer and music librarian Tanisha Mitchell talks about singers of the past and present who broke barriers, paved the way, and continue to carry the torch in "The Enduring Legacy of Black Singers in Opera.” In this first part of the series, Tanisha focuses on male singers spanning the 19th, 20th, and 21st century, including George Shirley, Robert McFerrin, Vinson Cole, Simon Estes, Sir Willard White, Derek Lee Ragin, Eric Owens, Morris Robinson, Russell Thomas, and many more!
Hometeam and Hamilton Interview with Football Player Turned Opera Singer Morris Robinson
Morris Robinson was a kid from Ben Hill who became an All-American football player and then became an international opera star performing on the world's most prestigious stages. He will be performing in The Atlanta Opera's production of Porgy & Bess on March 7, 8 and 10th, as Porgy. Most opera singers begin training in high school, study voice in college and then enter the field through professional training programs. Though Morris did go to the performing arts program at North Atlanta High School, he went to The Citadel on football scholarship. When he graduated, he got a regular job with a company car and pretty much left singing behind, only doing it at friends' weddings and such. Morris was almost 30 when he was discovered in a church choir, in Boston where he was working at the time. He gave up the job and the company car, and began training to sing opera. It all paid off.
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About This Performance:Dudamel is renowned for his Mahler interpretations, but neither he nor anyone else has performed the monumental “Symphony of a Thousand” inside Walt Disney Concert Hall. Just imagine the huge orchestra, pipe organ and massed choirs in the explosive opening movement, “Come, Creator Spirit.” Program:MAHLER : Symphony No. 8 Artists:Los Angeles Philharmonic Gustavo Dudamel conductor Tamara Wilson soprano Leah Crocetto soprano Erin Morley soprano Mihoko Fujimura mezzo-soprano Tamara Mumford mezzo-soprano Simon O'Neill tenor Ryan McKinny baritone Morris Robinson bass Los Angeles Master Chorale Grant Gershon Artistic DirectorPacific Chorale Robert Istad Artistic DirectorLos Angeles Children's Chorus Fernando Malvar-Ruiz Artistic DirectorNational Children's Chorus Luke McEndarfer Artistic Director SUN / JUN 2, 2019 – 2:00PM Upcoming concerts: www.laphil.com/calendar Upbeat Live schedule, details, and speaker bios: www.laphil.com/ubl
Bass Morris Robinson, who takes on the role of Parsi Rustomji in LA Opera's upcoming production of “Satyagraha”, sits down with Classical KUSC's Brain Lauritzen. One of the most sought after basses performing today, Morris discusses his journey from playing college football to leaving a good corporate job for a career in opera.
Robinson sang the bass solo parts for Mozart’s Requiem and Haydn’s The Creation in high schoolRobinson attended New England Conservatory of Music’s weekend program: the School of Continuing EducationNorman Scribner founded the Choral Arts Society of WashingtonSatanella is a rarely performed opera by Michael William BalfeSharon Daniels, Boston ConservatoryAtlanta Boy ChoirThe Citadel, The Military College of South CarolinaRobinson lists the following bass roles he’s sung: Grand Inquisitor in Don Carlo, Zacharia in Nabucco, Zarastro in The Magic Flute, Night Watchman in Die Meistersinger von NürnbergRobinson mentions the role of Old Man River in the musical Show BoatTeatro alla ScalaCrown is another character in George Gershwin’s Porgy and BessRobinson sang Porgy in Porgy and Bess with Lester Lynch as Crown Robinson sang in Don Carlo with James Morris as Philip IIBonaldo GiaiottiFerruccio Furlanetto“Il lacerato spirito” from Verdi’s Simon BoccanegraBass-baritone Samuel RameyGerman bass Kurt MollMusician PrinceSinger Rachelle FerrellT.I., UsherTracy Wilson created Opera Goes to Church, which started at Allen Temple AMEYouTube, iTunes, Apple MusicRenée Fleming, Karita MattilaLawrence Brownlee, Christain Lewis, John HolidayJack & JillDivine NineRobinson frequents Cincinnati's Hathaway’s DinerRobinson enjoys the TV shows Snapped and The First 48, as well as the channel HGTVRobinson frequently uses Apple MusicRobinson cites Stephen Lord, Ken Noda, James Levine, and Evans Mirageas as four of his career mentors
American footballer-turned-opera star Morris Robinson is returning to the Proms this weekend to perform as the bass soloist in Mahler's epic Symphony of a Thousand. He sings live and discusses his extraordinary move from the football stadium to the opera house. Sitting around of an evening with friends, a bottle of wine, discussing a good book - that's the cosy image of the Book Club. But the Richard and Judy Book Club is now exclusive to WH Smith, Fern Britten's is partnered with Tesco and Harper Collins, and there's even one called the Specsavers Zoe Ball Book Club. Amanda Ross, the television producer who invented the Richard and Judy Book Club, Guardian books correspondent Danuta Kean and journalist and book editor Sarah Shaffi discuss whether the cosy is turning commercial.Mission Impossible returns to our screens next week with a sixth instalment of the classic franchise. For 22 years the series has captivated audiences with its winning combination of spy games, double - and triple - crosses, hair-raising stunts and stunning set pieces in locations all around the world. Real life action-figure Tom Cruise is back, and at 56 years old is still hurling himself off buildings and dangling out of airborne helicopters. But the real mission (should they choose to accept it...) is for the film makers; keeping the film fresh. Film writer Hannah Woodhead has seen Mission Impossible - Fallout and gives her verdict.Presenter: Gaylene Gould Producer: Julian May.
Morris Robinson is a world-renowned bass opera singer. He has regularly performed at the Metropolitan Opera as well as opera houses all over the world. He is also a highly regarded concert singer and has performed with many of the well-known symphony orchestras across the United States. He is a graduate of the Citadel and currently resides in Atlanta with his wife and son.
Omar Crook of "Living with A Genius" interviews bass Morris Robinson, recently seen in LA Opera's production of Mozart's "The Abduction from the Seraglio."
Morris Robinson, bass, is my guest on this episode. We talk about family, preparation, perseverance, and the importance of being a good colleague. Lots of lessons here, and not a word about politics, which is pretty weird for me. I hope you enjoy the interview and remember to give your donation to the ACLU. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
As a 6’2, 300-pound offensive guard for the Citadel, Morris Robinson scored first team All-Southern Conference, first team Kodak All-American, and second team Sports Network All-American. He wanted to play pro. Sports Illustrated profiled Robinson because the powerhouse also possessed a one-of-a-kind musical talent. At the South Carolina military academy, he’d sing the National Anthem. His deep voice was electric, and otherwise stoic boys would line up for autographs after Robinson’s concerts like fan girls. The beloved son of a minister, Morris had performed music at his family’s church since he was a kid. He later joined the Atlanta Boys’ Choir and continued to play drums and piano. The Georgia native was a stand out on and off the field. Then he faced a brutal blow. College football teams worried he was too slow. Robinson felt crushed. After dabbling as a bouncer, he worked in sales at 3m, where his huge smile and charm paid off. But Robinson was miserable. Luckily, his wife intervened. She set up an...
Welcome to Season 2 of America's talk radio show about opera! George and Tobias DVR the first presidential debate and talk opera... In our ‘Chalk Talk’ segment, we look at two stories of two different African-American men who got into the opera business against all the odds: bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green who beat juvenile hall to make it into the ensemble at the Vienna State Opera, and Morris Robinson, who finished his college football career at The Citadel before singing at the Metropolitan Opera.... Then it’s one of our new segments, called ‘The Hot Seat’, in which we take a look at an opera figure who has made a big career move, or made a tough choice, that has brought them into the public eye. This week we focus on Oliver Mears, who has just been appointed as the Director of Opera at the Royal Opera House in London... Plus you get all your opera headlines in ‘The Two Minute Drill’, and we wrap up with another new segment called ‘Crunching the Numbers’. We interpret some cold, hard stats from opera and read between the lines. This week, we look at the most -- and least -- popular tenor arias heard in auditions, taken from Kim Witman's blog at Wolf Trap Opera...
Operatic bass Morris Robinson appears on "The MOJO" with Stephanie Renee on Friday, September 16, to discuss his upcoming recital and his appearance in Puccini's TURANDOT with Opera Philadelphia.
Operatic bass Morris Robinson appears on "The MOJO" with Stephanie Renee on Friday, September 16, to discuss his upcoming recital and his appearance in Puccini's TURANDOT with Opera Philadelphia.
Meet Morris Robinson, who was an All-American at The Citadel, started studying voice at the age of 30, and sings at the great opera houses throughout the country.
Meet Morris Robinson, who was an All-American at The Citadel, started studying voice at the age of 30, and sings at the great opera houses throughout the country. [27:03]
Meet Morris Robinson, who was an All-American at The Citadel, started studying voice at the age of 30, and sings at the great opera houses throughout the country. [27:03]
Meet Morris Robinson, who was an All-American at The Citadel, started studying voice at the age of 30, and sings at the great opera houses throughout the country. [27:03]
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