What's Up With Opera?

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What's Up With Opera?

As the world reckons with racism and sexism, opera luminaries including director Peter Sellars, bass-baritone Davóne Tines and conductor/soprano Barbara Hannigan dig into what’s changing — and what needs to change — in opera, and why now is the time for evolution and disruption in the centuries-old art form.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Season 3 Episode 1 | Barbara Hannigan

    In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome back Grammy and Juno Award-winning soprano and conductor Barbara Hannigan! Recently named Musical America’s 2025 Artist of the Year, Barbara reflects on her illustrious career, her commitment to contemporary music, and what this prestigious honor means to her. Join us as Barbara shares her insights on the thrilling […]

    39 min

  2. 26 JUL

    Season 2 Episode 7 | Jonathan McCullough and Christopher Allen

    Join us for a great conversation with Jonathan McCullough and Christopher Allen. Jonathan, a Grammy-nominated baritone and opera director, is praised by the NY Times as a “pacesetter for cinematic opera.” Christopher, a recipient of The Sir Georg Solti Conducting Award, has worked with top opera companies like LA Opera and Washington National Opera. Together, […]

    53 min

  3. 19 JUL

    Season 2 Episode 6 | Asitha Tennekoon

    This week we sit down with Asitha Tennekoon, tenor and co-founder of Amplified Opera, an indie opera company based in Toronto. Asitha discuss tropes and concerns with people of colour in the world of opera, as well as what drives him and brings him joy.

    52 min

  4. 12 JUL

    Season 2 Episode 5 | Fleur Baron

    We join Fleur Baron, mezzo soprano and curator of recital programs, exploring music from contemporary and baroque. We explore just how intricate and personal her curation work is, how it uplifts personal stories such as amplifying the voices of Asian creators and other diverse communities.  Music in this Episode: Tungu Tungu by Teodoro Varcarcel Doundou […]

    58 min

  5. 5 JUL

    Season 2 Episode 4 | Patrick Hansen

    Join Patrick Hansen, Director of Opera Studies & Opera McGill Artistic Director, as he discusses dismantling barriers for young musicians, hopes for the future of opera, and an encounter with the legendary Liberace!

    1h 2m

  6. 28 JUN

    Season 2 Episode 3 | Davóne Tines

    American bass-baritone Davóne Tines returns to examine the triumphs and challenges of self-expression and self producing; changing what it means to be a classical singer.

    56 min

  7. 21 JUN

    Season 2 Bonus Content | Joshua Hopkins on Margaret Atwood

    Please enjoy a bonus clip of baritone Joshua Hopkins as he discusses working with Canadian literary icon Margaret Atwood.

    10 min

  8. 14 JUN

    Season 2 Episode 2 | Joshua Hopkins

    Content warning: This episode discusses gender based violence and the murder of a family member. We join baritone Joshua Hopkins as he guides us through his project, Songs for Murdered Sisters, a collaboration with Jake Heggie and Margaret Atwood. Songs For Murdered Sisters not only allowed Joshua to heal from the shock and numbness of such a tragedy, but also allowed him to transform his grief into a peaceful and hopeful experience.

    54 min
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As the world reckons with racism and sexism, opera luminaries including director Peter Sellars, bass-baritone Davóne Tines and conductor/soprano Barbara Hannigan dig into what’s changing — and what needs to change — in opera, and why now is the time for evolution and disruption in the centuries-old art form.

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  • Creator
    Pacific Opera Victoria
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022 Pacific Opera Victoria
  • Show Website
    What's Up With Opera?

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