Podcasts about opera columbus

Doug & Ben enjoy various Appalachian beers and chat with two special guests from Opera Columbus, Dane Suarez and Hilary Ginther.

“The music that I fell in love with that made me want to be a musician when I was a young teenager was not loved because it's super difficult. That's not the reason you love music. You love music that makes you feel and makes you think. If something is challenging, that feeling of reaching the finish line and being able to create a performance that you're proud of is super rewarding. If something is impossible, that doesn't excite me.”Born in Australia and raised in an immigrant family, Melissa Dunphy herself immigrated to the United States in 2003 and has since become an award-winning and acclaimed composer specializing in vocal, political, and theatrical music. She first came to national attention when her large-scale work the Gonzales Cantata was featured in The The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, National Review, and on Fox News and The Rachel Maddow Show, where host Rachel Maddow described it as “the coolest thing you've ever seen on this show.”. Other notable works include the song cycle Tesla's Pigeon, which won first place in the NATS Art Song Composition Award, and choral work What do you think I fought for at Omaha Beach? which won the Simon Carrington Chamber Singers Competition and has been performed nationally by ensembles including Chanticleer and Cantus.Dunphy is the recipient of a 2020 Opera America Discovery Grant for Alice Tierney, an opera commissioned by Oberlin Conservatory which premiered in 2023 at Oberlin and Opera Columbus. She has been composer-in-residence for the Immaculata Symphony Orchestra, Volti, and the Saint Louis Chamber Chorus, and her commissions include works for the BBC Singers, VOCES8, Mendelssohn Chorus, and the Kennett Symphony. Dunphy is also a Barrymore Award-nominated theater composer and is Director of Music Composition for the O'Neill National Puppetry Conference.Dunphy has a Ph.D. in composition from the University of Pennsylvania and a B.M. from West Chester University and is on faculty at Rutgers University. She is president of the board of directors for Wildflower Composers and serves on the board of Lyric Fest. She lives in Philadelphia with her husband, Matt; the Dunphys are currently the owners and developers of the Hannah Callowhill Stage, a new performance venue in Old City Philadelphia which they hope to open in 2026 for the 250th anniversary of the birth of America, and co-hosts of the popular podcast The Boghouse about their adventures in Philadelphia colonial archaeology.To get in touch with Melissa, you can visit her website, melissadunphy.com or find her on Instagram (@mormolyke) or Facebook (@mormolyke).Choir Fam wants to hear from you! Check out the Minisode Intro Part 2 episode from May 22, 2023, to hear how to share your story with us.Email choirfampodcast@gmail.com to contact our hosts.Podcast music from Podcast.coPhoto in episode artwork by Trace Hudson

Dr. Jennifer Whitehead is an associate professor of music at Ohio Wesleyan University. With a Doctorate of Musical Arts in voice and singing health, she's teaching the next generation the skills necessary to heighten and extend their singing careers. Anyone who speaks for a living can benefit from her wisdom. She frequently appears in both staged and concert works in central Ohio, where recent roles with Opera / Columbus include Kate Pinkerton in Madame Butterfly, Guinevere in Camelot, Papagena in The Magic Flute, and Yum-Yum in The Mikado. Let's bust some myths and hit the high notes of vocal health! See episode notes.In this episode, Jennifer covers:What you need to know about vocal health if you're a singer, speaker, or any vocal-centric professionHer strong opinions about auto-tune usage in modern musicClassical vs. modern vocal techniques: is one bad for you?The “backpack look” and what it conveys about youDo fat ladies really sound better, and how does appearance affect women in music industry?How she's putting her creative/journalistic writing skills to workVisit https://backstagechats.com/jennifer-whitehead for full Show Notes, videos, social links, and credits!This podcast is a production of Herizon Music Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit based in Austin, TX. If you like what you hear, sign up for our newsletter here.Disclaimer: Opinions of show guests are not necessarily those of Herizon Music Foundation, Inc. or its employees, volunteers, officers/directors, or contractors. Get full access to Herizon Music: The Newsletter at www.herizonmusic.com/subscribe

Sarah Fairchild is a mixed media artist concerned about our environment, creating and representing natural forms through a synthetic lens. Her work depicts the common and often ignored forms of weeds and wild flowers; recently, pollinators and other beneficial insects have crept into her work, creating a two-dimensional insectarium that depicts the interconnection of species, the fragility of our ecosystems, as well as a reverence for nature and all its inhabitants. She hopes considering these commonplace forms in a new and unusual way will arouse a sense of wonder, appreciation and concern for the environment, as well as the urgent need for a sustainable living planet. Recent commissions include Bloom, a temporary three dimensional abstract bouquet installed inside the lobby of One Liberty Plaza, New York City; Floribunda, a two-part temporary installation adapted from an original painting on the exterior and three original mixed media artworks inside the lobby at One Pierrepont Plaza in Brooklyn; Cruciferous, a temporary installation adapted from two original paintings, adorned the lobby of the Grace Building in New York City; set and prop design for Opera Columbus' production of Lully's Armide; and a large-scale wallpaper installation at the Columbus School for Girls. Recent publications include New American Paintings, International Painting Annual, and her work is included in several public and private collections including the Columbus Museum of Art and the Pizzuti Collection. "I am a mixed media artist concerned about our environment, creating and representing natural forms through a synthetic lens. Themes in my work straddle the realms of fashion and the natural world, while playing with the ideas of decoration, beauty, sensuality and questions regarding the handmade versus the mass produced. My work depicts the common and often ignored forms of weeds and wild flowers; recently, pollinators and other beneficial insects have crept into the work, creating a two-dimensional insectarium that depicts the interconnection of species, the fragility of our ecosystems, as well as a reverence for nature and all its inhabitants. By considering these commonplace forms in a new and unusual way, I hope to arouse a sense of wonder, appreciation, and concern for the environment, as well as the urgent need for a sustainable living planet." LINKS:  www.sarahfairchildstudio.com   Instagram:@sarahfairchildstudio     Sponsors: https://www.itransport4u.com/     I Like Your Work Links: Notions of Beauty Exhibition Join The Works Membership waitlist! https://theworksmembership.com/ Submit Your Work Check out our Catalogs! Exhibitions Studio Visit Artist Interviews I Like Your Work Podcast Say “hi” on Instagram

The incredible and charismatic David Weaver joins us to in studio to discuss his work on stage in Central Ohio, his work with Opera Columbus, Columbus Light Opera, The Ohioana Library, and WOSU! Expect singing! Watch the full episode on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhhnqwmBn-rqkHyxyrArmR1Dt5-0BVVIl Listen to this episode on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-easily-with-krista-stauffer/id1446908410 Listen to ALL of our episodes on Soundcloud! https://soundcloud.com/speakeasilycolumbus Special Thanks to all of our loyal listeners! Speak Easily is produced at Boxland Media Studios, in beautiful Columbus Ohio. To see more of our work, check out www.boxlandmedia.com

Today we welcome conductor Tiffany Chang to our podcast. Originally trained in the world of music education, Chang holds positions at both Oberlin Conservatory and Berklee College of Music, and previously served as interim director of orchestras at Baldwin Wallace Conservatory and Boston University. Lately, her focus has been geared more toward the professional realm, particularly the world of opera, where she serves as director of the North End Music and Performing Arts Center's Opera Project in Boston and has major engagements this season with Opera Columbus here in Ohio, as well as the Portland Opera in Oregon. She also runs the blog Conductor as CEO, which examines job satisfaction issues in the orchestral industry, and the role of the conductor in creating a healthy workplace culture. Orchestrating Change is available wherever you get your podcasts. We also have a new website! Go to www.orchestratingchange.com to sign-up for email reminders, view past episodes, and see the various channels where you can view our content. For more information about everything else we are offering at this time, please visit www.cantonsymphony.org.

Opera is a visceral production that brings us together. General Director & CEO of Opera Columbus, Julia Noulin-Merat, speaks to this and more.

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Vocal health is important for all teachers, but we as music teachers have an added struggle if we don't take care of our voices. Even those of us who went through undergrad as vocal majors often lack the knowledge of how to truly use our voices in a safe and sustainable way. Today's guest on the podcast is Dr. Jennifer Whitehead. Dr. Whitehead was one of my professors in undergrad, and she is just amazing. I cannot wait for you to hear this conversation! Dr. Jennifer Whitehead is an associate professor of voice at Ohio Wesleyan University, where she teaches voice and voice-related courses as well as directing music department staged productions. Whitehead is a Columbus, Ohio native and a 2013 graduate of The Ohio State University with a Doctorate of Musical Arts in Voice and Singing Health. She has appeared in both staged and concert works in central Ohio and has also been extensively involved with the Opera / Columbus education and outreach programs. Dr. Whitehead is a frequent lecturer on vocal health and practice strategies for singers. She resides in Westerville, Ohio with her husband and daughter. Links and Resources: Grab your FREE copy of the Elementary Music Newbie Guide

Vocal health is important for all teachers, but we as music teachers have an added struggle if we don't take care of our voices. Even those of us who went through undergrad as vocal majors often lack the knowledge of how to truly use our voices in a safe and sustainable way. Today's guest on the podcast is Dr. Jennifer Whitehead. Dr. Whitehead was one of my professors in undergrad, and she is just amazing. I cannot wait for you to hear this conversation! Dr. Jennifer Whitehead is an associate professor of voice at Ohio Wesleyan University, where she teaches voice and voice-related courses as well as directing music department staged productions. Whitehead is a Columbus, Ohio native and a 2013 graduate of The Ohio State University with a Doctorate of Musical Arts in Voice and Singing Health. She has appeared in both staged and concert works in central Ohio and has also been extensively involved with the Opera / Columbus education and outreach programs. Dr. Whitehead is a frequent lecturer on vocal health and practice strategies for singers. She resides in Westerville, Ohio with her husband and daughter. Links and Resources: Grab your FREE copy of the Elementary Music Newbie Guide

General Director and CEO of Opera Columbus, the incredible Julia Noulin-Mérat joins us on the mic! Julia is an American/French/Canadian producer and director and is leading Opera Columbus to incredible new journeys. We discuss life, traveling, Broadway, and Disney Characters. Joined by the dynamic Marketing Manager, Lydia Weyrich. Toi Toi Toi (that's like "Break a Leg" for an Opera singer. https://www.operacolumbus.org Listen to this episode on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/.../speak-easily.../id1446908410 Listen to ALL of our episodes on Soundcloud! https://soundcloud.com/speakeasilycolumbus Special Thanks to all of our loyal listeners! Speak Easily is produced at Boxland Media Studios, in beautiful Columbus Ohio. To see more of our work, check out www.boxlandmedia.com #podcast #SpeakEasily #KristaStauffer #AsSeenInColumbus #614

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.

How did a Princeton and Harvard MBA Grad end up in Supply Chain? Listen as Chris interviews Ken Ackerman, founder and lead consultant of K.B. Ackerman Company, to learn about Ken's long career in logistics and warehouse management, the inception of WERC (Warehouse Education and Research Council), and so much more. *** Ken Ackerman has been active in logistics and warehousing management for his entire career. Before entering the consulting field, he was chief executive of Distribution Centers, Inc., a public warehousing company which is now part of Exel Logistics USA. In 1980, Ackerman sold the company and joined the management consulting division of Coopers & Lybrand. In 1981, he formed the Ackerman Company, a management advisory service. Ken is editor and publisher of Warehousing Forum, a monthly subscription newsletter. His newest books are Lean Warehousing and Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management, both published in 2007. His other recent publications include Auditing Warehouse Performance and Warehousing Tips. Harvard Business Review published “Making Warehousing More Efficient,” co-authored with Professor Bernard J. LaLonde. The New York Times published his bylined article “Just In Time, Right For Retail.” He is the author of numerous other articles dealing with warehousing and management. He has the following educational and professional credentials: B.A., Princeton University M.B.A., Harvard University Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals - Past President Warehousing Education and Research Council - Founder Ken Ackerman has provided management advisory services to companies throughout the world. These clients include manufacturers, wholesale distributors, retailers, warehousing firms, carriers and trade associations. He has provided advisory support to several consulting firms. In addition to advisory services, he has conducted training seminars on warehousing. He has served as a speaker at many conferences. His fluency in Spanish enables him to lecture and consult in that language. In 2002, Ken Ackerman was honored by Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) with a lifetime membership. He is the first person ever to receive similar recognition from three different organizations: CLM, IWLA and WERC. He received the Distinguished Service and Leadership Award in 1999 from International Warehouse Logistics Association and had earlier received the Distinguished Service Award from Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals. He is an honorary life member of the Ohio Warehousemen's Association and a former director of American Warehouse Association. In civic activities, he was chapter chairman for Young Presidents Organization. He is past president and founder of the Wellington School, former officer of Columbus Association for the Performing Arts and past president of Opera Columbus. In addition to logistics activities, Ken Ackerman serves as a chair in Columbus for Vistage International, the world's leading chief executive organization.

Rossen Milanov, Edwaard Liang and Peggy Kriha Dye talk about their latest group effort.

The marvelous Peggy Kriha Dye stops by to talk to us about her journey out of Minnesota, training as an opera singer, living all around the country, leading up to her running Opera Columbus.

Peggy Kriha Dye, general and artistic director of Opera Columbus, talks about the city's largest natural disaster and how it inspired a collaboration between the opera and ProMusica Chamber Orchestra.

Today we are joined by 4 incredible artists, and all part of the amazing team bringing The Flood to life for Opera Columbus. Amanda L. Bottoms (Francis 1913), Lacey Jo Benter (Alice 1970) join us in studio and Dan Stein (William 1913), Korine Fujiwara (Composer) join us on the phone to discuss this incredible project.

In part 2 of our discussion with the Madama Butterfly team at Opera Columbus we learn why director Crystal Manich has stopped using the word "traditional" and started thinking "traditional production approach" to differentiate the "tradition" of the staging vs the "tradition" of the music.   And how she finds the heightened moments of the opera to help tell the psychological story of the characters and their relationship.  This team has given us hope for the future of the classics.  Attribution: ----more---- Logo: Ritzy Remix font by Nick Curtis - www.nicksfonts.com/index.html Music and Soundcello_tuning by flcellogrl / Licence: CC BY 3.0freesound.org/people/flcellogrl/sounds/195138/ Flute Play C - 08 by cms4f / Licence: CC0 1.0freesound.org/people/cms4f/sounds/159123/ "Danse Macabre - Violin Hook" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) / Licence: CC BY 3.0 LicensesCC BY 3.0 - creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/CC0 1.0 - creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/  

Today we welcome Director Crystal Manich, Choreographer Susa Van Pelt Petry, Set and Costume Designer Court Watson and Lighting and Projection Designer Tlaloc Lopez-Watermann as we discuss why doing a show like Madame Butterfly is important in 2018 and how a company can "re-tell" a story that so many people think they know WITHOUT changing the music or the words.The conversation was so good we didn't want to limit it to one hour, so enjoy this episode and stay tuned for the second part next week!       Attribution: ----more---- Logo: Ritzy Remix font by Nick Curtis - www.nicksfonts.com/index.html Music and Soundcello_tuning by flcellogrl / Licence: CC BY 3.0freesound.org/people/flcellogrl/sounds/195138/ Flute Play C - 08 by cms4f / Licence: CC0 1.0freesound.org/people/cms4f/sounds/159123/ "Danse Macabre - Violin Hook" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) / Licence: CC BY 3.0 LicensesCC BY 3.0 - creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/CC0 1.0 - creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/  

How does one lead the rebirth of a performing arts organization? I sat down with Peggy Kriha Dye, General and Artistic Director of Opera Columbus, to talk about this weekend's production of Orphée Et Eurydice (running April 20-22 at the Southern Theatre), her beginnings as a singer, how she came to call Central Ohio home, and the unique opportunities for collaboration and growth inherent in the Columbus performing arts scene. The post Opera Columbus appeared first on The Confluence Cast.

How does one lead the rebirth of a performing arts organization? I sat down with Peggy Kriha Dye, General and Artistic Director of Opera Columbus, to talk about this weekend's production of Orphée Et Eurydice (running April 20-22 at the Southern Theatre), her beginnings as a singer, how she came to call Central Ohio home, and the unique opportunities for collaboration and growth inherent in the Columbus performing arts scene. The post Opera Columbus appeared first on The Confluence Cast.

The Columbus Symphony and Opera Columbus present Giuseppe Verdi's Aida at the Ohio Theatre, at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4. Rossen Milanov conducts.

The Columbus Symphony and Opera Columbus present Giuseppe Verdi's Aida at the Ohio Theatre , at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4. Rossen Milanov conducts. I'm delighted that two fine local artists are playing featured roles: Brian Banion (Ramfis) and Robert Kerr (Pharaoh) — not to mention the superb all-volunteer Columbus Symphony Chorus , conducted by Ronald Jenkins . This production of Aida will be broadcast at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 29 on Classical 101.

Opera Columbus presents Mozart's The Abduction from the Seraglio in an updated staging, complete with James Bond, dry martinis, beautiful people and villains just waiting to be vanquished.

This time we talk about Columbus Ohio's flagship performing arts organizations - BalletMet Columbus, The Columbus Symphony Orchestra and Opera Columbus - reuniting for Twisted 2, the highly anticipated sequel to 2014's smash hit.Sept. 22-25, 2016 | Ohio Theatre - Columbus, OH (We apologize for technical problems with this podcast.)00:00 - overview of 2016-2017 season11:00 - new BalletMet company members21:49 - Becoming Violet video https://youtu.be/YBSvBqTM8yE27:14 - Twisted 2Follow BalletMet on:Twitter and Facebook - @balletmetPinterest - pinterest.com/balletmet/YouTube - youtube.com/user/BalletMetInstagram - instagram.com/balletmet/Buy tickets at http://www.ticketmaster.com/Balletmet-Columbus-tickets/artist/803506www.columbussymphony.comwww.operacolumbus.org#twisted2cbus#artmakescbuswww.circle270media.com

This time we talk about Columbus Ohio's flagship performing arts organizations - BalletMet Columbus, The Columbus Symphony Orchestra and Opera Columbus - reuniting for Twisted 2, the highly anticipated sequel to 2014's smash hit.Sept. 22-25, 2016 | Ohio Theatre - Columbus, OH (We apologize for technical problems with this podcast.)00:00 - overview of 2016-2017 season11:00 - new BalletMet company members21:49 - Becoming Violet video https://youtu.be/YBSvBqTM8yE27:14 - Twisted 2Follow BalletMet on:Twitter and Facebook - @balletmetPinterest - pinterest.com/balletmet/YouTube - youtube.com/user/BalletMetInstagram - instagram.com/balletmet/Buy tickets at http://www.ticketmaster.com/Balletmet-Columbus-tickets/artist/803506www.columbussymphony.comwww.operacolumbus.org#twisted2cbus#artmakescbuswww.circle270media.com

Listen to the latest Opera Abbreviated episode above! The Columbus Symphony Orchestra and Chorus collaborates with Opera Columbus for two performances of Bizet's Carmen in the Ohio Theatre, Friday and Saturday May 9 and 10 and 8 pm. Jean-Marie Zeitouni conducts.