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[@ 4 min] Alright, this week we go Inside the Huddle with Greer Grimsley. The American bass-baritone returns to Santa Fe Opera for Gregory Spears and Tracy K. Smith's "The Righteous," which receives its world premiere on July 13! [@ 33 min] Then…speaking of July 13, this Saturday is the 100th birthday anniversary of Carlo Bergonzi. Musicologist Brad Sisk, a former student of Bergonzi, takes a Free Throw on what made the great Italian tenor a quintessential Verdian. [@ 46 min] There's a Lot going on in France (and not all of it's good), but something good is happening in England. GET YOUR VOICE HEARD operaboxscore.com facebook.com/obschi1 @operaboxscore IG operaboxscore

Gaea Star Crystal Radio Hour #578 is an hour of expansive, evocative, visionary acoustic improvised music played by the Gaea Star Band with Mariam Massaro on vocals, Native flute, acoustic guitar, shruti box, mandolin, nylon string guitar and ukulele, Bob Sherwood on piano and Craig Harris on Native drum and congas.  Recorded live at Singing Brook Studio in Worthington, Massachusetts in June 2024, today's show begins with the staid, whispering, lovely “Roses” before sliding smoothly into the hushed raga “Deep Down”, a pretty piece with imaginative piano over Mariam's shruti box drone that slowly expands into a powerful, melodic coda.  “Come Along” is a pretty, open, harmonically innovative piece featuring powerful vocals and Native flute from Mariam and clever chord clusters from Bob and “Peace Prevailing” is a mysterious, minor folk song built upon Mariam's clear, open ukulele and Craig's tightly defined congas.  “Life Holds Us In An Embrace” has the imprimatur of ancient British Isles folk music harmonically and sonically with Mariam's chiming mandolin and Bob's obsessive ostinato.  “Gathering In The Forces Of Love” is a beautiful, mysterious drone piece given variety and contrast with Mariam's sweeping melody and Bob's imaginative piano directions and “River Flowing By” is a widescreen, spacious piece that begins with a trademark Native flute fanfare over Native drum until electronically treated piano enters and supports a powerful duet between Mariam's lilting melody and Native flute work.  Today's show concludes with the Verdian gospel song “Sing Down The Walls” from Mariam's “Gaea Star Crystal” album from 2009. Learn more about Mariam here: http://www.mariammassaro.com

Gaea Star Crystal Radio Hour #550 is an hour of visionary acoustic improvisational music played by the Gaea Star Band with Mariam Massaro on vocals, Native flute, 6- and 12-string acoustic guitars, mandolin and ukulele, Bob Sherwood on piano and Craig Harris on congas and Native drums.  Recorded live at Singing Brook Studio in Worthington, Massachusetts in late October of 2023, today's show included many “reimaginings” of Mariam's recorded songs from several of her albums.  The challenge of recasting a song in a completely new framework is an interesting challenge, and today's first candidate is the folk song “Freedom”.  Far from open folk chords and a major, uplifting melody, today the band recreate the song as a subcontinental drone piece built around Mariam's chiming DADGAD-tuned 12-string acoustic Martin.  “Full Moon's Light” continues as a “second chapter” of the D drone with engaging modal piano work from Bob and a mystical, dynamic vocal from Mariam and “Gather Together” reimagines one of Mariam's folk songs as a driving, powerful minor rock song with fiery piano and a powerful vocal from Mariam.  “I'm Walking” is a hip, bepop-influenced jazz tune with kinetic piano from Bob over Craig's driving congas supporting a fluid, drifting, poetic lyric from Mariam.  “Sing Down The Walls” from Mariam's 2009 CD “Gaea Star Crystal:  Awakening The Tribes Of Light” is presented faithfully as a powerful, melodic folk song with a strolling, Verdian opera rhythm.  “Oh Holy Ground” from the “Vision Quest” is dressed up as a powerful, driving folk rock song that medleys seamlessly with “Many Seeds Have Fallen” from the same record and we conclude the show today with “Underneath It All” a beautiful, affecting peace song supported with a deep pulse from Craig and Mariam's stately ukulele. Learn more about Mariam here: http://www.mariammassaro.com

CMD Paris Philharmonic and Chorus of OrleansConducted by Dominique BeaulieuThe story tells how Hulda seeks revenge on Aslak and his clan, who killed her family. The subject depicts a young woman as a victim, her faith in nature, her destiny, and women's suffering at the hands of men.PrologueAfter a prelude depicting the wind and sea, Hulda and her mother, singing a prayer duet, await the return of their menfolk from hunting. After an off-stage chorus of fishermen (accompanied by four saxophones), the Aslak men celebrate their murder of the Hustawicks, and Gudleik declares his lust for Hulda, who responds with a curse (an oath motif), and vows revenge on his family. A chorus of victory for the Aslaks contains a three-chord death motif that will recur when they themselves meet their deaths.Act 1Two years on, Hulda is to be married to Gudleik, and Gunnard is to marry Thordis. After a haunting A minor women's chorus and the brighter entrance of Swanhilde, Gudleik and his brothers are heard arguing over Hulda until Gudrun forces them – in an aria with typically Franckian chromatic harmonies – to show more respect. Hulda has seen Eiolf, an emissary of the Norwegian king (who has rejected Swanhilde), and is infatuated with him. The wedding party assembles but soon Eiolf arrives and during a traditional show of manliness and courage by the men, Eiolf and Gudleik fight, resulting in the death of Gudleik in a Verdian-style finale.Act 2After a pastoral prelude, Aslak and Gudrun are seen grieving for Gudleik. In the evening time Hulda in a wide-ranging soliloquy, awaits Eiolf, who she sees as a god-sent avenger who has released her from the Aslaks and the duty of her vengeance. After a passionate duet in which Hulda makes Eiolf promise to return with her to her homeland, he leaves her for the night and Arne, one of Aslak's sons enters and declares his love for Hulda. Old Aslak sees a man making love to Hulda, and kills him – only discovering after that he has killed his own son, and Hulda's curse has claimed a second victim.Act 3After the long Arctic winter, celebrations and the selection of a May queen are set to a waltz-like movement. Swanhilde is still upset by her betrayal by Eiolf, but her friend Thordis promises to reunite them. When Eiolf enters Swanhilde is cold and cannot conceal her jealousy of Hulda; Eiolf embraces her. Hulda, close at hand, sees his betrayal of her, and she gets the remaining Aslak brothers to help murder Eiolf. They agree to meet the following day. The celebrations of spring resume, in contrast to Hulda's despair.EpilogueAfter an entr'acte based on the stark music from the beginning of the opera, there follows an evening chorus. The passion of Swanhilde and Eiolf's reconciliation contrasts sharply with Hulda's pain. She prepares for revenge: the Aslaks return and Eiolf is struck down. When the brothers then turn on her, she welcomes death and when the men turn away in fear, Hulda throws herself into the fjord.

Here in the Boardroom, we are insanely curious about the psychology and process of building truly amazing products /services. So this week our search for incredible builders finds us taking a unique masterclass as we speak to Narek Verdian. Narek is a global tech executive with over 20 years of experience recruiting and managing international tech teams that use disruptive technologies to drive product growth and exceptional customer experiences! Most notable is his present role as the Chief Technology Officer (C.T.O.) at Glovo, arguably the coolest delivery app on your phone right now. Narek speaks about his Armenian heritage and takes us down a fascinating journey of his tech-swathed upbringing that launched him into the world of tech. He shares lessons that range from creating culture champions within organizations, to adapting to change processes and the value of simplicity in innovation. Narek gives us his blueprint for building disruptive and “sticky” tech platforms featuring best practices on team building, problem-solving, dealing with competition and how to make yourself irreplaceable. If you are interested in learning more about Narek and the work he does with Glovo reach out to us or to him directly through his LinkedIn here. --- Join us in creating social impact through a cup of tea by visiting www.nepalteacollective.com Support our podcast further by subscribing to our Patreon Page here: https://www.patreon.com/boardroombanter?fan_landing=true

Happy 2023! Season two is here, and we have polished our modus operandi with (some) more structure, focus, and a more predictable duration. Today we are looking at a USA judge ruling, stating that your funds on SOME exchanges are not your own (surprise surprise)! We dive into it and provide some perspective.  Gilbert tweeted about his predictions for 2023, and it's juicy.  And,  then there's the supply thing… MORE JUICE. Have fun, and stay Quamfy!    $QNT #QRC21 https://www.thequamfyshow.com  00:00:00 Introduction 00:08:35 Celsius went belly u last year, and the fallout IS significant 00:2:15 Price action (op 24:55 kaartje met Bitcoin prijsactie)   00:36:45 Gilbert Verdian made 4 Predictions for 2023. 00:56:45 How many tokens are currently on exchanges? 01:03:45 14.9 million $QNT?!? 01:14:45 Wrap-Up  Judge Rules Celsius Networks Owns Customers' Crypto Deposits https://www.investopedia.com/judge-s-ruling-on-celsius-7092044#:~:text=Cryptocurrency%20lender%20Celsius%20Network's%20assets,always%20own%20their%20account%20assets  As 2023 begins, G. Verdian offers four predictions for the year ahead. The first is about unregulated crypto markets. https://twitter.com/gverdian/status/1612866484677611541 Philosophical carrot https://twitter.com/philocarrot DLT in 2023: Out of the blocks https://quant.network/perspectives/dlt-in-2023-out-of-the-blocks/  BONUS: Bitcoin is not a store of Value! https://cryptostackers.substack.com/p/bitcoin-is-not-a-store-of-value QNT price  https://www.coingecko.com/ The Quamfy Show Website https://www.thequamfyshow.com  Quanterscan  Https://www.Quanterscan.com   Quant Library https://t.me/quantlibrary Do you want to help support the show? We created an Ethereum address for donations. 0xbDd1C73408E1E0ae165cA73AFB5F2E64E886AE37 https://www.thequamfyshow.com Musical theme by: General: Every Thursday, at 18:00 CET, a new Quamfy Show! All you need to know about the Quamfy Lifestyle, but made simple!   Musical Them  by AlexiAction from Pixabay  We are on: * Twitter https://twitter.com/TheQuamfyShow  * Instagram https://www.instagram.com/quant.updates  * Google Podcast https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL3RoZXF1YW1meXNob3cvZmVlZC54bWw * Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6HECh06D8iZr2ogbZiPJsS?si=97ae6b68fe284030  * YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/TheQuamfyShow  * Amazon/Alexa https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/dee55663-4ff8-49fb-a4b5-65182d8531e8  * Podbean https://thequamfyshow.podbean.com/ #QRC21 The International Quamfy community: * NL/BE Quant Group https://t.me/Dutchqnt  * $Counchill$ of Quamf - FA ALL DAY https://t.me/counchill  * Quamfy Lounge (Price chat) https://t.me/QUAMFYLOUNGE_2  * Council of Quamf - QNT fundamental analysis https://t.me/councilofquamf * Community DAO https://t.me/QNTDAO  * QNT Trading & On Chain Analysis https://t.me/QNTTrading Official Channels: * Quant Community Channel “Main” https://t.me/QuantOverledger  * Website:  https://www.quant.network  * GitHub:  http://www.github.com/quantnetwork  * Twitter:  https://twitter.com/quant_network  Our Exchanges and Brokers: * Coinmetro: https://coinmetro.com/?ref=jarno * Unizen: https://trade.unizen.io/account/signup?ref=6UT2HC39 * Bitcoinmeester: https://www.bitcoinmeester.nl/?r=100077550 * Bitvavo: https://bitvavo.com/?a=03889DE34C * Crypto .com https://crypto.com/app/2enw9fc23d * Coinbase https://www.coinbase.com/join/de%20sno_s #QRC21

In this episode, Dr Gamer Verdian gives us a full 1:1 on oral health, and that also means your overall health. Learn how crucial oral care is for our physical and mental wellbeing, and let Dr Verdian explain the best treatment options for everybody. “Dentists treat people, not just teeth, so I make it a priority to help patients feel at ease,” says Dr Verdian.

In this episode, Hungarian Horntail is on the show! We are very pleased to host one of the most knowledgeable members of Quant's community. The pace of the episode is high so we discuss a lot of topics. We first go from our personal investing mindsets into the broader paradigm shift that underlies it. Crypto and the DLT space are moving at lightning speed so how do we act in it? The answer is obviously through QNT and we cover once again how unique the value proposition of Overledger's native token is. Real juice is served in the part where we discuss Coinbase Custody's wallet action of last summer. What happened there? We think we have an answer as to why Coinbase hoarded over 10% of the total supply in a couple of months. Of course, we also discuss Overledger 2.2.4, which connects us to Polkadot, and look at the broader release schedule! How does it fit in the wider plan? We also pose the “million-dollar question” and address the role of the community! There is so much that we can simply not fit easily in this description so enjoy the latest episode of the Quamfy Show!

Deze aflevering: On 24 February 2022, join G. Verdian with Accenture, Ripple, SDX_global digital pound foundation, and #RTGSglobal for a webinar about #DigitalMoney: Global markets and the coming revolution in cross-border settlement. https://twitter.com/quant_network/status/1496046618084356096 De gratis DLT & BLockchain developer Cursus https://twitter.com/quant_network/status/1495815160564494336 De Tweet: https://www.quant.network/pr-announcements/quant-empowers-27-million-developers-to-become-certified-blockchain-experts?utm_content=buffer340aa&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer De cursus: https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/become-a-blockchain-developer-foundations/1 Oracle Interview: Fantastisch interview door Oracle met Gilbert Verdian van QNT. https://youtu.be/kdioMKiP0Zk General: Jarno en Tim spreken elke dinsdag over Quant Network en alle onderwerpen die daarmee te maken kunnen hebben. Jarno and Tim talk, every Thursday, about Quant Network and all the relevant topics that come with it. We are on: * Twitter https://twitter.com/TheQuamfyShow * Instagram https://www.instagram.com/quant.updates * Google Podcast https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL3RoZXF1YW1meXNob3cvZmVlZC54bWw * Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6HECh06D8iZr2ogbZiPJsS?si=97ae6b68fe284030 * YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/TheQuamfyShow * Amazon/Alexa https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/dee55663-4ff8-49fb-a4b5-65182d8531e8 * Podbean https://thequamfyshow.podbean.com/ The International Quamfy community: * NL/BE Quant Group https://t.me/Dutchqnt * $Counchill$ of Quamf - FA ALL DAY https://t.me/counchill * Quamfy Lounge (Price chat) https://t.me/QUAMFYLOUNGE_2 * Council of Quamf - QNT fundamental analysis https://t.me/councilofquamf * Community DAO https://t.me/QNTDAO * QNT Trading & On Chain Analysis https://t.me/QNTTrading Official Channels: * Quant Community Channel “Main” https://t.me/QuantOverledger * Website: https://www.quant.network * GitHub: http://www.github.com/quantnetwork * Twitter: https://twitter.com/quant_network Our Exchanges and Brokers: * Coinmetro: https://coinmetro.com/?ref=jarno * Unizen: https://trade.unizen.io/account/signup?ref=6UT2HC39 * Bitcoinmeester: https://www.bitcoinmeester.nl/?r=100077550 * Bitvavo: https://bitvavo.com/?a=03889DE34C * Crypto .com https://crypto.com/app/2enw9fc23d

This episode: 00:00:00 Introductie 00:08:00 Gilbert Verdian IG 00:35:00 MOBI 01:02:00 Lord Farquant thread 01:19:30 San thread 01:30:00 IG Questions! Gilbert Verdian Gilbert Verdian CV: https://www.gilbertverdian.com/cv/ Instagram on Gilbert ISO TC307: https://www.instagram.com/p/CRYsLBCMofL/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Instagram Gilbert: https://www.instagram.com/p/CQIyGEgFiSq/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Gilberts Quant Origin thread: https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1406203115305570312.html UK Government Marketplace https://www.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/g-cloud/services/365644127504447 Raoul Pal on Network effects: https://twitter.com/RaoulGMI/status/1502638102002782213 MOBI Mobi Intro video Digital Egg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tgu-DouvXY4 Partnership Medium article: https://quantnetwork.medium.com/quant-network-joins-mobi-2fa99f0e0543 Quant Network: https://www.quant.network/pr-announcements/quant-network-joins-mobi https://dlt.mobi/quant-network-ltd/  @MOBI  https://dlt.mobi/about/ Lord Farquant Thread: https://twitter.com/LordFarquant/status/1422717238705020933?t=eP0zF__bsMexX9YHr5s_2w&s=09 San on MOBI: https://twitter.com/sannl11/status/1483532973626609665?s=28 Ledgerinsights on MOBI: https://www.ledgerinsights.com/mobi-denso-gm-blockchain-standards-data-auto-mobility/ Mobi Community Innovation Lecture Series: https://dlt.mobi/passport-to-the-new-economy-of-movement-introducing-the-integrated-trust-network-16-february-2022/ General: Jarno en Tim spreken elke woendsdag over Quant Network en alle onderwerpen die daarmee te maken kunnen hebben. Jarno and Tim talk, every Friday, about Quant Network and all the relevant topics that come with it. We are on: * Twitter https://twitter.com/TheQuamfyShow * Instagram https://www.instagram.com/quant.updates * Google Podcast https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL3RoZXF1YW1meXNob3cvZmVlZC54bWw * Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6HECh06D8iZr2ogbZiPJsS?si=97ae6b68fe284030 * YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/TheQuamfyShow * Amazon/Alexa https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/dee55663-4ff8-49fb-a4b5-65182d8531e8 * Podbean https://thequamfyshow.podbean.com/ The International Quamfy community: * NL/BE Quant Group https://t.me/Dutchqnt * $Counchill$ of Quamf - FA ALL DAY https://t.me/counchill * Quamfy Lounge (Price chat) https://t.me/QUAMFYLOUNGE_2 * Council of Quamf - QNT fundamental analysis https://t.me/councilofquamf * Community DAO https://t.me/QNTDAO * QNT Trading & On Chain Analysis https://t.me/QNTTrading Official Channels: * Quant Community Channel “Main” https://t.me/QuantOverledger * Website: https://www.quant.network * GitHub: http://www.github.com/quantnetwork * Twitter: https://twitter.com/quant_network Our Exchanges and Brokers: * Coinmetro: https://coinmetro.com/?ref=jarno * Unizen: https://trade.unizen.io/account/signup?ref=6UT2HC39 * Bitcoinmeester: https://www.bitcoinmeester.nl/?r=100077550 * Bitvavo: https://bitvavo.com/?a=03889DE34C * Crypto .com https://crypto.com/app/2enw9fc23d * Coinbase https://www.coinbase.com/join/de%20sno_s

Glovo has seen monumental growth in the delivery sector, expanding its innovative tech solution into 23 countries, so how do they manage data to match their ever-increasing demand?Narek Verdian is Chief Technology Officer for the Barcelona-based startup, and he joins Katrina Logie on Tied Together to discuss how machine learning and AI are essential as they breach new territories, and what tools we need for the future of hybrid work to live up to its potential.This episode of Tied Together covers:The future tech solutions needed to improve the hybrid workflowBuilding a unique delivery platform with customer service at its heartGlovo's innovative use of AI, machine learning and data scienceHandling the complexity of a multi-category serviceThe essential tools Glovo rely on to measure customer demandsLinks and references: https://bit.ly/3Hu1knC

On this episode of Red Carpet, we have Grammy-nominated Ghanaian-American musician Weedie Braimah, Cape Verdian model Stephany Martin, and Ghanaian producer Samuel Quartey speaks to us about his animation film.

Today's is a mammoth episode on a mammoth topic: historical performances of Verdi's operas in German translation. I trace the historical and ongoing popularity of Verdi's works in Germany, and include discussions of the works of Friedrich Schiller as Verdian subject matter; the co-opting of Verdi's genius by the Third Reich; and the numerous African American Verdi singers, including Gloria Davy, Lawrence Winters, Lenora Lafayette, Betty Allen, and Grace Bumbry, who based their careers (or significant portions thereof) in German-speaking European countries. I include duets and trios from eight different Verdi operas; recordings featured were made between the years 1923 and 1973 and feature such native German-speaking singers as Richard Tauber, Margarete Teschemacher, Maria Cebotari, Josef Greindl, Meta Seinemeyer, Inge Borkh, Fritz Wunderlich, Annelies Kupper, Elisabeth Grümmer, Wolfgang Windgassen, Gottlob Frick, and Hilde Güden, among many others. Non-German singers such as Teresa Stratas, Sándor Kónya, Pilar Lorengar, Jess Thomas, Raymond Wolansky, and James King are also highlighted. This episode is an exploration of the greatest operatic composer of all time, but in unexpected garb. 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. Bonus episodes available exclusively to Patreon supporters are currently available and further bonus content including interviews and livestreams is planned for the upcoming season.

Monty C. M. Metzger, CEO and Founder at LCX discussed with Gilbert Verdian, CEO & Founder of Quant, on the topic "The Truth About Enterprise Blockchain and Interoperability," where they discuss Introduction to Quant, What is Overledger Enterprise?, What is the Origin Dollar?, What is the truth about interoperability?, Why do CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency) matter? and many more exciting topics about LCX and will Quant wait for Ethereum 2.0 or will it consider migrating to other cheaper blockchains?

Hello Family!This is day 13 of our 54-day Rosary Novena.Please share this podcast with your family and friends.Thank you so much for sharing our Novena with your friends and loved ones. People are joining our Novena daily and they are starting with day 1. Our goal is to pray 100,000 rosaries and lay these spiritual bouquets of Roses at the feet of our Blessed Mother. With your help, we can reach this beautiful goal. Please Invite at least five of your friends and family members to join our Novena.Day 13 Joyful Mysteries in PetitionToday we're praying the Joyful Mysteries in Petition. Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, we ask that you intercede for us as we pray for our daily conversion and the conversion of our friends and loved ones.Holy Mother, look gently upon those who suffer from cancer. O Holy Mother we pray for those who are in physical pain and need healing. We pray for those who have been diagnosed with leukemia. We pray for all children who are going through treatments. We pray for those recovering from treatment or undergoing surgery. We pray for those who have suffered from an injury at work. We pray for those who suffer from depression, anxiety, or any type of mental illness We pray for all those who emailed or sent their prayer request by DM- Direct Message on Instagram.Blessed Mother, we pray for the intentions of our family listening to this rosary, for the intentions of our family on Instagram and Clubhouse. We pray for Pepe, Peter Jr. Rivera, John Morris, Ninianna, Fulton James, Jenny, Eric, Bradley, Marisol, Aileen, Patricia, Justina, Fredo, Verdian, Rhane, Kat, Christopher, Beatriz, Michelle, Sharon, John Dino, Marisela, Itzel, Laurie, Sam, Kristy, and Emily.With love,Maritza Mendez.Website:https://www.54daysofroses.com/Pay it forwardhttps://www.54daysofroses.com/payitforwardSupport our Ministry:https://www.patreon.com/54daysofrosesInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/54daysofroses/Audio Engineerhttps://conceptualpodcasting.com/podcastsThe song "Meditation 2" created by Patrick Buddehttps://www.patrickbudde.com

Jennifer Williams interviews performer, teacher and activist Dr. Derrell Acon. A Fulbright Scholar, Dr. Acon received an Andrew W. Mellon grant for his work on Verdian scholarship and performance. His most recent scholarship on Blacktivism and the power of performance education has been presented around the country, and he is well-known for his groundbreaking work as an activist on the subject matter of race and equity. He also enjoys an active performance career as an acclaimed bass-baritone, including recent appearances at The Glimmerglass Festival and LA Master Chorale. We discuss an overlooked avenue in Verdian scholarship, Blacktivism as scholarship and in practice, his experience as Long Beach Opera’s Director of Engagement and Equity and Black Opera Alliance’s leader, and his advice for young performer-activists. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Everyone on this show has personal connections to our nation's military. Most of us have an immediate family member who served, or at least an uncle or a cousin.  One of us, Drew, even served himself. Today I would like to honor one of my own personal relatives who served. Today we salute Verdian Lee Fitz of the United States Navy. Verdian, or "Vern" as he was known was born in 1923 in New Mexico.  He was part of the "Greatest Generation".  They started out without much of anything other than hope, and from that they built the greatest nation on earth. Just like most of the men in his generation, Vern enlisted in the service to answer the call of WWII. Vern joined the Navy in 1943, just as the war was raging around the world. Very was stationed on the U.S.S. Lauderdale in the South Pacific during the war.  He fought with his shipmates in the Battle of Okinawa.  His ship picked up nearly 3800 survivors of more than 30 sunken ships from that battle. After WWII, Vern continued to serve the nation in the Korean War where he was stationed in Greenland working with radar systems which was brand new, cutting edge technology at the time. After his discharge Vern set up a home in Estes Park, Colorado, and married and had a family. Always an avid history buff, Vern Fitz collected ships logs from WWII along with stories of the war to preserve them for future generations. He remained active in veterans events his entire life, eventually becoming the oldest member of Western Slope VFW Post 3981. Verdian Lee Fitz passed away on November 19th, 2019.  He was 96 years old.

Over the last decade Dr Verdian has become one of Australia’s leading cosmetic dentist specialising in Facial Aesthetic Design for Smile makeovers and veneers. He has pioneered novel technology utilisation and was one of the first dentists to use 3D Facial Scanning technology to provide lifelike simulations for his patients makeovers and cosmetic dentistry. Dr Verdian has become renowned for providing his patients with natural and lifelike veneers that are specifically designed using Facial Aesthetic Design principles to ensure each patient has veneers suited to their unique facial features. He is commonly sought after to repair and restore smile makeovers and veneers that have been performed poorly, have not stood the test of time and require rehabilitation. He aspires to the ‘”Get it done once, get it done right” philosophy as is evident in his long lasting results. Instagram: @drverdian_dentallounge

John Tusa revisits the provincial German towns where as a 19-year-old national serviceman he first discovered opera in 1955 and finds out why, 62 years on, it's still thriving there. Back then, he was based in the centre of the country, at the garrison in Celle. None of his fellow officers seemed to think it at all unusual when John vanished off from time to time to spend an evening in nearby Hanover glorying, for example, in the Verdian climaxes of what was billed as “Die Macht des Schicksals”. Though only when the orchestra struck up the opening bars of The Force of Destiny overture did John realise what he'd booked seats for! From Hanover, it's a 300-mile round trip to Essen, in the much-bombed Ruhr valley, but to enjoy the wonders of Mozart's Idomeneo, or to travel to the far north of the country to have his first ever taste of Wagner, it was worth it… More than 60 years on, original programme pages in hand, John retraces those journeys to find out what makes German opera, outside the great houses of Berlin and Munich, tick. Because tick it certainly does. Along the way, John meets the current “Intendants” (directors) of all three houses, their artistic directors and house singers. Today, still, Germany counts its opera houses in the dozens – as many as 80 or 90 of varying sizes – most with an ultra-loyal public who are happy to pay not-many euros to enjoy often world-class singing and playing. So what's the trick? And – in the Facebook age – is the audience of young people shrinking? And what are the houses doing to counter that? Oh, yes: and at Hanover, John enjoys the latest Forza del Destino, while in Essen, it's still Mozart (Clemenza di Tito in 2017), and in Kiel, he catches up with Wagner – The Valkyrie. Producer: Simon Elmes

Singers such as Rosa Ponselle, Francesco Tamagno, Ferruccio Furlanetto, and Dolora Zajick have given definitive performances of Verdi’s late works, from the first OTELLO in 1887 through to the present day. What can their recordings tell us about the evolution of Verdian singing, and career-making moments on the opera stage? Find out in our final installment of the Verdi All-Stars lecture series, featuring Met Radio commentator Ira Siff.

Aprile Millo was once called “the high priestess of that old time operatic religion;" Fedora Barbieri had a fierce fan following and sang over 90 performances spanning 10 operas at The Metropolitan Opera. Franco Corelli was dubbed “The Prince of Tenors”. All three singers established themselves as reigning interpreters of the Verdian repertoire. How did they earn such a revered legacy? Find out on today’s episode of The Metropolitan Opera Guild Podcast, featuring Part 2 of Ira Siff's Verdi All-Stars series.

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