Podcasts about operanow

*This discussion touches on intrusive thoughts around death and suicide - please skip through if you need to*Hattie Butterworth is a journalist, cellist and founder of Things Musicians Don't Talk About: a podcast, blog and online platform born in 2020 out of Hattie's own struggles with her mental health. Subsequently growing into a space that raises awareness for musicians' health and wellbeing, TMDTA platforms very honest discussions about stigmatised topics including mental health, injuries, and discrimination in the industry. Hattie is also the editor of two magazines, Opera Now and Choir and Organ.In this episode, Hattie spoke about performance anxiety, her complicated relationship with the cello, and her long-lasting struggles with OCD. She also talks about a piece she wrote for the Evening Standard on psychological abuse in conservatoires, burnout and balancing being present in the everyday with the constant reflection on past experiences that her TMDTA work requires of her. -------------------Hattie's links:WebsiteInstagramTwitter/XThings Musicians Don't Talk About-------------------Follow The Classical Circuit on InstagramDid you enjoy this episode? If so, ratings and follows help a lot with visibility, if you have a spare moment... *bats eyelashes*No offence taken if not.--------------------Music: François Couperin - Le Tic-Toc-Choc ou Les MaillotinsPerformed by Daniel Lebhardt--------------------This podcast is also available to listen to via The Violin Channel--------------------The Classical Circuit is made by Ella Lee (producer by trade, pianist at heart). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hattie Butterworth and Rebecca Toal are professionally trained classical musicians, Initially training as a cellist, Hattie is currently the editor of the Opera Now magazine and Rebecca is a freelance trumpeter who is training to be a counsellor. They also host a successful podcast called Things Musicians Don't Talk About, which is aimed at destigmatizing difficult conversations about aspects of being a classical musician and working in the music industry. I met Hattie and Rebecca to talk about their podcast, as well as their experiences of training at music college, developing transferable skills and other work assets alongside one's work as a classical musician and the future of the classical music industry. Interview with Hattie and Rebecca recorded 20 April at the Royal Opera House and remotely 26 May 2023. Published 4 June 2023. Main editing from Your Podcast Editor. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talking-classical-podcast/message

32:43 true

58:16 true

11:26 no full

58:06 no operanow@gmail.comoperanow@gmail.comThe show that brings you all the goings-on in the opera wo

56:37 no full operanow@gmail.comoperanow@gmail.comThe show that brings you all the goings-on in the opera world. Every week we take apart the stories in the opera world and some

01:00:35 no full operanow@gmail.comoperanow@gmail.comThe show that brings you all the goings-on in the opera world. Every week we take apart the stories in the opera

56:08 no full operanow@gmail.comoperanow@gmail.comThe show that brings you all the goings-on in the opera world. Every week we take apart the stories in the opera world and sometimes even

51:22 no full operanow@gmail.comoperanow@gmail.comThe show that brings you all the goings-on in the opera world. Every week we take apart the stories in the opera world and sometimes

01:05:13 no full operanow@gmail.comoperanow@gmail.comThe show that brings you all the goings-on in the opera world. Every week we take apart the stories in the opera

52:57 no full operanow@gmail.comoperanow@gmail.comThe show that brings you all the goings-on in the opera world. Every week we take apart the stories in the opera world and s

58:38 no full operanow@gmail.comoperanow@gmail.comThe show that brings you all the goings-on in the opera world. Every week we take apart the stories in the opera world and sometimes even offe

56:35 no full operanow@gmail.comoperanow@gmail.comThe show that brings you all the goings-on in the opera world. Every week we take apart the stories in the opera world and sometimes even offer valuab

01:01:53 no full operanow@gmail.comoperanow@gmail.comThe show that brings you all the goings-on in the opera world. Every week we take apart the sto

57:20 no full operanow@gmail.comoperanow@gmail.comThe show that brings you all the goings-on in the opera world. Every week we take apart the stories in

01:04:31 no full operanow@gmail.comoperanow@gmail.comThe show that brings you all the goings-on in the opera world. Every week we take apart the stories in the opera world and sometimes even off

56:46 no full operanow@gmail.comoperanow@gmail.comThe show that brings you all the goings-on in the opera world. Every week we take apart the stories in the opera world and

01:12:12 no full operanow@gmail.comoperanow@gmail.comThe show that brings you all the goings-on in the opera world. Every week we take apart the stories in the opera world and sometime

59:38 no full operanow@gmail.comoperanow@gmail.comThe show that brings you all the goings-on in the opera world. Every week we take apart the stories in the opera world and sometimes even o

52:48 no full operanow@gmail.comoperanow@gmail.comThe show that brings you all the goings-on in the opera world. Every week we take apart the stories in the opera world and som

01:02:37 yes 273 full Michael Rice operanow@gmail.comThe show that brings you all the goings-on in the opera world. Every week we take apart the storie

01:06:57 no full operanow@gmail.comoperanow@gmail.comThe show that brings you all the goings-on in the opera world. Every week we take apart the stories in the opera world and sometimes ev

01:21:24 no full operanow@gmail.comoperanow@gmail.comThe show that brings you all the goings-on in the opera world. Every week we take apart the stories in the opera world and s

58:18 no full operanow@gmail.comoperanow@gmail.comThe show that brings you all the goings-on in the opera world. Every week we take apart the stories in the opera world and sometimes even offer v

47:16 no full operanow@gmail.comoperanow@gmail.comThe show that brings you all the goings-on in the opera world. Every week we take apart the stories in the opera world and sometimes even offer

41:04 no full operanow@gmail.comoperanow@gmail.comThe show that brings you all the goings-on in the opera world. Every week we take apart the stories in the opera world and some

Sponsored by Audible. Get your FREE AUDIOBOOK at: www.audibletrial.com/MusicalswithCheese This week Jess & Andrew are once more joined by the incredible Elisa Hansen to talk about Andrew Lloyd Webber's sequel to The Phantom of the Opera-- Love Never Dies. They talk about the missteps in the creation of the show, the god-awful music, and the overall baffling choices made in creating this unneeded sequel. Special Thanks to Patrons: Terri Needleman Stephanie L Links: Listen to "Phantom of the Opera" Now! Donate to our Patreon Check out Elisa's Amazing content Elisa Hansen on Twitter Musicals with Cheese on Twitter Musicals w/ Cheese on Instagram Jess on Twitter Jess on Instagram Andrew on Twitter Andrew on Instagram Email us at musicaltheatrelives@gmail.com

Sponsored by Audible. Get your FREE AUDIOBOOK at: www.audibletrial.com/MusicalswithCheese He's there the Phantom of the Opera! Today we are talking about Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cameron Mackintosh's Phantom of the Opera. Also, we are joined by our incredible guest host Elisa Hansen (aka the Maven of the Eventide). In this episode we discuss the plot of the Phantom of the Opera, it's longevity over the decades the show has been performed, and the extreme creepiness of the Phantom and it's "Phandom." It's an episode not to be missed. Special Thanks to Patrons: Terri Needleman Stephanie L Links: Listen to "Phantom of the Opera" Now! Donate to our Patreon Check out Elisa's Amazing content Elisa Hansen on Twitter Musicals with Cheese on Twitter Musicals w/ Cheese on Instagram Jess on Twitter Jess on Instagram Andrew on Twitter Andrew on Instagram Email us at musicaltheatrelives@gmail.com

Moon and Me is the new CBeebies programme by Andrew Davenport, creator of the award-winning shows Teletubbies and In the Night Garden. He discusses how his story of a doll, Pepi Nana, and the baby in the moon who travels to her doll house to tell stories and have adventures, was inspired by tales of toys that come to life when nobody is looking.Why are some musicians and writers labelled 'the voice of a generation'? Kate Mossman from The New Statesman and books journalist Sarah Shaffi discuss what characteristics earn artists this label, if it's a blessing or a curse, and who they think represent generations today or in the past.As English National Opera chief Stuart Murphy says opera has a problem with diversity and announces a strategy for nurturing BAME talent, Opera Now editor Ashutosh Khandekar and composer Shirley Thompson discuss the issue of representation in opera.Presenter: Kirsty Lang Producer: Jerome WeatheraldMain image: Moon and Me Photo credit: BBC

The usual...some good yuks and insight.

The Met countersues James Levine...NPR "interview" on "#metoo" in opera...Real prisoners in Fidelio...Old Tyme recordings. Oliver's Corner finally says goodbye to Semiramide with some tenor love. This week features Michael, ,The OC, Doug Dodson, and Roberta is back!

We are back again after a brief hiatus following our long hiatus. More #metoo, Sensational TV shows in headlines for operas. Oliver's Corner looks at Bel raggio from Semiramide and we finally give the OPERABUSTERS! answer from the last show when Jesus was still alive in the church calendar. This week features Michael, The OC, and DOug Dodson.

James Levine finally fired from The Met...he sues, and bad blood has been in the air for awhile...Opera singer once played a game of tag football. Plus Oliver's Corner and the sad return of OPERABUSTERS! This week features Michael, The OC, Doug Dodson and Matt Boresi.

New Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin has a full day...James Levine and his coterie of acolytes...More sexual assault fallout at Opera Tampa...How to improve your bass voice. Plus, Oliver's Corner closes out Ulisse.

The Met asks it's new music director to come early and Doug Dodson handicaps their new season...Austin Opera boots their artistic director after 27 women come forward...Transgiovanni. Plus, Oliver's Corner

OperaNow! is back after a long hiatus.

OperaNow! is back for the holidays with a look at A Christmas Carol in all of its many forms. Joining Michael are Chris Rice, John Greenbaum, and Anthony Barrese. Thanks to Bulova and Chesterfield for their kind sponsorship.

Operaland was rocked over the weekend when allegations of sexual abuse were leveled against famed conductor James Levine. Michael Rice, the disgraced Godfather of opera podcasting (wait, sorry, the creator of the OperaNow! podcast) joins Oliver and Tobias live via phone with his take on this developing story... Then, George plays ‘Monday Evening Quarterback’ and reviews last week’s Met in HD Encore screening of Thomas Adès “The Exterminating Angel”... Plus, it’s ‘The Two Minute Drill’: all your opera headlines from the past week and our hot takes on them... www.facebook.com/OBSCHI1/

Lucie Skeaping hosts a discussion on contemporary opera with composers Ryan Wigglesworth, Nico Muhly and Iain Bell. ENO Contemporary were delighted to bring together three of the world’s leading contemporary composers for Opera Now on 5 October 2016. The talk - hosted by BBC Radio 3 presenter, Lucie Skeaping – explored the genesis of ENO’s latest commission by Ryan Wigglesworth, The Winter’s Tale, as well as some exciting news and discussion about contemporary opera, both at ENO and beyond in the coming years.

Hey Munich: You're wrong about The Exterminating Angel...Singers gather around to create a better experience...San Diego Opera asks the community what they want...New marquee goes up at opera house in Travers City. Oliver's Corner closes out The Rakes Progress. Guess Who Died? This week features Michael, The OC, Doug Dodson, Kevin Kees and Roberta.

10 years later, The Met's HD broadcasts...Edinburgh Festival offers refunds for Cosi before the show opens...Everyone wants to be in Mozart in the Jungle...Patinkin & Gunn...Anton Coppola going strong at 99. Plus OPERABUSTERS! and Guess Who Died? And listen through to the end for a special interview... This week features Michael, The OC, Doug Dodson, Mike Mayes and old school host, Kevin Kees.

How do you solve a problem like Peter Gelb? That aria is way too long...Opera composed by psychiatrist attempts to address schizophrenia...Pole dancer spices up Verdi (about time)...Young Pavarotti discovered in Wales (sort of.) Olivers Corner continues it's look at The Rakes Progress with Act 2. This week features Michael, The OC and Doug Dodson

Yannick coming to The Met (in 20 years)... In Oliver's first Corner on The Rake's Progress we listen to Paul Appleby, Laura Claycomb, and Dawn Upshaw in her prime. This week features Micahel, The OC and Matthan Black

As we we ease back into things, we shoot the shit and disucuss a few stories. The Norma Effect...New York City Opera announces first full season...NY Times talking heads try to get more people to the opera (and Michael solves the problem) Oliver's Corner goes on hiatus to retool...next week, a look at the TV show Jackass. Guess Who Died (again)? This week features Michael, The OC and Doug Dodson.  

So long, James Levine...

Upstart Opera in NYC...Another Camarena EncoreAt The Met...ENO Music Director Resigns...Verdic Cycle Comes To A Close in Sarasota...Florence Foster Jenkins Movie...Greenwich Residents to Perform in The Sorcerer. In Oliver's Corner we listen to Leyla Gencer, Piero Cappuccilli, and Dimitra Theodossiou in act 2 of Roberto Devereux. This week features Michael, The OC and Doug Dodson. And be sure to check out La Familia Green for all your greeting card and stationary needs!

The Hymen's Return!...First female conductor EVER this season at Baltimore Opera House...ENO chorus votes to go on strike...Roberto Alagna steps in to save Manon Lescaut at The Met (but thinks he overdid it). Oliver's Corner previews Roberto Devereux, an opera you should know. This week features Michael, The OC and Matt Boresi of The Paternity Test Podcast

More mulling over James Levine's future at The Met...Seattle Opera unveils plans for new enormo-dome...Next season has first opera by a female composer in a jillion years. This week in Oliver's Corner we listen to historically important recordings featuring Grace Bumbry, Shirley Verrett, Simon Estes, and Dorothy Maynor. This week features Michael, The OC and Doug Dodson.  

Peter Gelb and James Levine walk into a doctor's office...Castleton Festival goes on hiatus...The Vienna Opera Ball...Renee Fleming hints at retirement...Make opera more relevant (blah). This week on Oliver's Corner: The inimitable Roberta Alexander and rising stars Noah Stewart and J'nai Bridges. Plus, Guess Who Died? This week features Michael, The OC, Doug Dodson, the return of Jenny and special guest, director Paul Curran.

NYCO Tosca arrives with mixed reviews...Are we being too sensitive on the operatic stage?...Cross-over Dido...No Verdi or Puccini next season a Lyric Opera Chicago...Police called on man screaming in his apartment.     It's February, so Oliver's Corner can take a break  from researching operas and rely on the artistry of others.  This week:  Leona Mitchell, Robert McFerrin, and Barbara Hendricks.     This week features Michael, The OC and Doug Dodson.

NYCO will finally rise from the ashes as NYCO...Mope from Harvard fills culture "article" with quotes...Lyric Opera Chicago launches Chicago Voices program...Anna Netrebko weds again in style...Shasta College hires pantomime bear for Bartered Bride...Guns cheapen Lucia's death in Eugene. The final installment of La Sonnambula on Oliver's Corner: Amina, the Sleep-Cuddler This week features Michael, The OC and Doug Dodson.

NYCO Renaissance now front runner to lead NYCO...and puts on a Tosca in January...Montserrat Caballé avoids jail time on tax evasion verdict...Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker shows his "opera" pipes...Fred Plotkin, man about the world announce this year's "Freddies" for operatic achievement. Poverty, kleptomania,  and child abuse - A very Menotti Christmas, THIS WEEK in Oliver's Corner. Guess Who Died? This week features Michael, The OC and Doug Dodson.

James Levine learns Die Fledermaus...Google will plant you right next to an oboe player on stage...fake transgender Carmen...Opera in a limo. This week in Oliver's Corner, YOU get to decide who is Bel Canto and who is just Can Belto. Plus Guess Who Died? This week features Michael, The OC and Doug Dodson.

NYCO Renaissance to present Tosca...Glyndebournenames new General Director...Sherrill Milnes celebrates 50 years at The Metropolitan Opera...Award- winning singer serenades stranded Eurostar passengers. In part 1 on Oliver's Corner on La sonnambula, RenataScotto can hold a high C longer than you. This week features Michael, The OC and Doug Dodson.

Why was Andrea Bocelli at the Richard Tucker Gala???...Another Opera Week in America has come and gone...More non-news with the New York City Opera revival...Opera Lyra Ottowa shuts down...Domingo survives galbladder scare. In the Oliver's Corner final installment of The Magic Flute: The Hero's Journey and Peeta is Pamina. This week features Michael, The OC and Doug Dodson.

Gotham Chamber Opera is kaput...Hvorostovsky comes back big...Leving cancels Lulu. In part two of Oliver's Corner on The Magic Flute, Pamina wants to be sexy and sad, just like her mommy.   This week features Michael, The OC and Doug Dodson.

San Francisco Opera names new General Director...The Met talks a bigger lobby and their future...New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players cancel Mikado over racial outcry...panties tossed at Jonas Kaufmann at The Proms...Opera's "sexiest" Met stars...Houston Grand Opera offers free renewals to out of work oil barons. This week in Oliver's Corner: It's raining men - the dudes of the Magic Flute. This week features Michael, The OC and Doug Dodson.

Loft Opera seems to have their shits together...Why doesn't anyone do contemporary operas again?...Why to program 'Murican opera...Opera News gets a redesign..."opera school" noise complaint. In Oliver's Corner's final installment of Dialogues of the Carmelites: Blanche finally grows a pair. This week features Michael, The OC, and Doug Dodson.

Metropolitan Opera to abandon what some call "blackface" for new Otello...Steve Jobs opera coming to Santa Fe...The trouble with digital classical music...WWII internment camp opera in Seattle...Here's a list of new operas people like...Australian opera singer called "faggot" by mope at basketball game...tenor sings during brain surgery. In Oliver's Corner - Part 2 of Dialogues of the Carmelites: Introducing Soeur Luna de Ravenclaw. This week features Michael, The OC, and Doug Dodson.

Sorry for the sound quality...we tried our best to repair. Santa Fe Opera Has New Building...Hanoi Opera House...Mayor's Concert to Feature Area Vocalists...Helpmann Award winner Jennifer Rivera tells you the top 10 things you need to think about to sing...Hanoi opera house will be repainted the same color...First opera in Pidgin This week in Oliver's Corner: Does being a nun mean you don't get to sing a cabaletta?  Part one of three on Dialogues of the Carmelites. Guess Who Died? This week features Michael, The OC, and Doug Dodson.

ENO Chief steps down...Opera booed for rape scene...San Diego ends season in the black...Katharine Jenkins to perform "full" Carmen...Police on the lookout for opera hold-up man. In Oliver's Corner: Rinaldo, part 3 -the perfect hero for our time. Part man, woman, and child. Guess Who Died?' This week features Michael, The OC, and Mike Mayes.

Vancouver Opera goes to a festival season and some aren't happy...Hey, I'm just a critic!...Opera by African-American composer sees a revival...Jake Heggie profiled in Opera News...Berlin Philharmonic names new music director...Trans woman sings national anthem at A's game...Robot makes operatic debut...It's not a UFO, it's marketing. In part 2 of Oliver's Corner on Handel's Rinaldo, everyone not named Rinaldo. This week features Michael, The OC and Matthan Black of the podcast Doing The Work.

BEMF Preview...Bartoli lives in Amereeeeca...The couple that saved San Diego Opera...Alice Coote...Florida Grand Opera finishes season in the black... This week in Oliver's Corner, Another Mother of Dragons. Guess Who Died? (And Didn't)   This week features Michael, The OC, Doug Dodson, and Jenny Rivera.

Zachary Woolfe gives The Met a physical on (but doesn't make them cough)...Lyric Opera Kansas City fires their Artistic Director...We do some of the work...Countertenor moves to St. Louis to quell riots...Opera website will show one opera a month...Fat Shirley's to hold auditions in late May. In Oliver's final installment of Dead Man Walking, Mazer the Hazer makes us cry. This week features Michael, The OC and Mike Mayes.

New Yorker article takes a deeper look at what is happening at The Met and the board responds...Anthony Tommasini hints that Domingo should "just back away"...LA Opera has a costume sale...High School seniors in Mobile Opera chorus. This Week in part 2 of Oliver's look into Dead Man Walking:  Helen and Joseph go together like peas and carrots. Guess Who Died? This week features Michael, The OC and Doug Dodson.

San Diego Opera names new General Director...Met Opera Board President doesn't stand for reelection...How to get rehired for a choral gig...ENO creates new CEO role...Bartoli pulls out of west coast tour...Julius Rudel memorial concert for NYCO Renascence.  This week in Oliver's Corner: Spoiler Alert - Dead Man gets out of jail because his ma' sang an aria about forgiveness.  Vote for us for a Podcast Award in Cultural/Arts. You can vote once a day till March 24th

Every month is Black History Month! This week features Michael, The OC (coming in later), Jenny Rivera and Mike Mayes Voting has begun for the Podcast Awards...you can vote for us onece a day in the Cutural/Arts category...after you vote you submit your name and email and then need to confirm your vote via a link sent to your email address.

Julius Rudel concert set to benefit NYCO Renaissance...Protestor storms The Met stage...The show goes on in Donetsk...Critic responds to critics. This week Oliver's Corner is feeling lazy and celebrates Black History Month but one has nothing to do with the other. Plus Guess Who Died? This week features Michael, The OC and old pal, David Gordon (not THAT one).

The 10 annual podcast awards are here. Nominate us at podcastawards.com in the Cultural/Arts Category!  

Deborah Voigt bares all in new book...Conductor backs out of performance when they won't play Hatikva...The Hymens are back!...Flordia Grand Opera receives donation to save Ft. Lauderdale performances...Can you procreate and create?...Craigslist. Oliver says farewell Boheme with a broes before hoes dedication. Guess Who Died? This week features Michael, The OC, Doug Dodson, Jenny Rivera and Matt Boresi of the hit Podbean podcast, White Dad Problems. Check out Matt's upcoming show with Urban Arias here.

Kennedy Center honors not high-brow enough...Opera Australia director bans critics...Idina Menzel like to justget by...More details emerge about the new NYCO prospects...Metropolitan Opera keeps changing the rush ticket policy...Turkish National Opera picks new ticket vendor. This week in the Corner, Oliver promises to listen more to his co-hosts until the flowers bloom again. This week features Michael, The OC, Doug Dodson and Jenny Rivera.

Is NYCO on th way back?...Anna Netrebko steps in it...The Opera News awards are back!...New roof for Tri-Cities Opera...Opera gets undressed. It's Christmas Eve in Oliver's Corner. Quick, add these two bills together.  The gentleman who was with me will pay. Plus Guess Who Died? This week features Michael, The OC, Doug Dodson, Jenny Rivera and Mike Mayes.

I was a teenage terrorist (in an opera)...Rome Opera agrees to endstandoff...Young Canadian singers vie for $450 loonies...Minnesota Opera GDresigns...San Diego Opera a "Going Concern"...Green Mountain Opera Festival shutting down......Met deficit sits at $22 million...Barenboim steps down at La Scala...Met seeks lunch-lady...Camels take center stage. In Oliver's Corner: The 2014 Fantasy League La bohème. This week features Michael, The OC, Doug Dodson, Jenny Rivera and Mike Mayes.

Guess what we did for Opera Week in America?...Jenny's latest Huffington Post article on opera marketing...Should some singers be heard and not heard?...Florida Grand opera calls on Miami to get some cash...Enrico Caruso love letters on auction...Montserrat Caballe avoids jail sentence for tax evasion... Christine Goerke named Vocalist of the Year by Musical America. In the Corner, Oliver finally recognizes why he loves Electra. Plus Guess Who Died? This week features Michael, The OC and Doug Dodson.

Death of Klinghoffer debuts amid protests (but it seemed to go well in hindsight)...American Orchestras are shooting themsleves in the foot...Paris Opera Ejects Woman In Muslim Veil After Cast Refuses To Sing...Carmen Smoking Ban Lifted In Australia... In Oliver's Corner, Jean Madeira is mommy, dearest. Plus Guess Who Died? This week features Michael, The OC, our old pal David Gordon and Our Man in Venice.

Rome Opera shitcans orchestra and chorus...Netrebko moving on to Norma after Macbeth triumph...Apparently, The Met's production of Death of Klinghoffer will silence the Jews...The rumors of opera's death have greatly exagerated. This week in Oliver's Corner: part one of Strauss's  Elektra -Girls just wanna have fun!  Plus OPERABUSTES and Guess Who Died? This week features Michael, The OC and Jenny Rivera.

Vienna State Opera loses another conductor...Metropolitan Opera lays off 22 non-union workers thanks to Mike Mayes's's's' rants...Kiri Te Kanawa thinks Britain is "Killing" talent...Death of Klinghoffer protests scheduled for opening night at The Met...Man who beat cab driver fearing he wouldn't make the curtain of Fanciulla avoids jaintime. This week in Oliver's Corner, Carlo Bergonzi just does everything better. This week features Michael, The OC, Doug, Jenny Rivera and Mike Mayes.

Opera Tells Before and After Tale...Singer Fired After Ranting On Facebook...Alagna Scared Away By The Audience Again...L.A. Opera Extends Domingo's Contract...Met Grand Tier Restaurant Seeks New Manager on Craigslist...Lyric Opera Virginia Closes Doors...Man Beats Cabbie With Cane For Fear of Being Late to Fanciulla. This week in Oliver's Corner: does Adina have any redeeming qualities besides being highly literate? Plus Guess Who Died and and a new segment: Who's That Guy In That Show? This week features Michael, The OC, Jenny Rivera, Mike Mayes and Megan Marino.

Met Reaches Deal With AGMA and AFM...Met Predicts Larger Deficit Next Season...San Diego Opera: The Whole Story...Wainwright Selling The Shirts Off His Back To Fund Prima Donna Recording...Mountian Lion (And Accoridng To Peter Gelb, Most Americans) Scared Off By Opera...Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera Scraps Fall Season...The Show Must Go On...All Of Her Fingers Must Hurt. In part one of Oliver's Corner on Elixir of Love, Belcore is a d*ck. Plus Guess Who Died? This week features Michael, The OC, Doug Dodson, Jenny Rivera and Michael Mayes.

Our first live show, from sunny Santa Barbara... The Met union struggles continue but with some light at the end of the tunnel...Germany saves the day once again with opera jobs...Tamar Iveri plans gay bash to make up for her previous gay bash...Is opera racist? (probably). This week in Oliver's Corner, not even Marilyn Horne can get him off of his script about Act 2 of Carmen.  Plus Guess Who Died? This week features Michael, The OC, Jenny Rivera, Will Ferguson...and MARYLIN HORNE!

Gerard Mortier in conversation with Ashutosh Khandekar, Editor of Opera Now followed by a roundtable discussion with Hugo Shirley, Deputy-Editor of Opera magazine.

Gerard Mortier in conversation with Ashutosh Khandekar, Editor of Opera Now followed by a roundtable discussion with Hugo Shirley, Deputy-Editor of Opera magazine.

It’s another in-person Televerse, as Simon’s down in Chicago this week. After talking through a somewhat mixed week in TV, Simon and Kate settle on Justified’s “Thick as Mud” as this week’s spotlight episode. Then we welcome Michael Ryan from the OperaNow! podcast to the DVD Shelf to discuss, well, certainly not the war!, but ... The post The Televerse #25- Spotlight on Justified/Fawlty Towers with Michael Rice appeared first on PopOptiq.

Join Thos and Michael Rice (from OperaNow) as they conclude the fascinating story of Gilbert and Sullivan as they trace their heyday and the latter part of their careers from Patience to The Grand Duke, and hear a rare rendition of the earliest surviving Gilbert and Sullivan number, Little Maid of Arcadee.

Join Thos and Michael Rice (from OperaNow) as they discuss the early careers of those godfathers of musical theatre, WS Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sullivan, from Thespis to The Pirates of Penzance.