Opera on Record

Jack Gardner
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Welcome to Opera on Record Ever wondered how legendary roles have evolved over a century of sound? In Opera on Record, we take you on an immersive journey across time—tracing iconic operatic roles from the pioneer recording artists of the late 19th century all the way to today's modern stars. Opera is a living tradition. For generations, vocal nuances and master secrets were passed down only through word of mouth or worn sheet music. But with the invention of the gramophone, history shifted: the composer's true intent was captured in wax, vinyl, and digital tracks. Join us as we uncover timeless musical choices, shifting audience tastes, and the fascinating evolution of the operatic voice. Tune in and discover how the art of singing continues to reinvent itself! Uploads Mondays, bi-weekly

Episodes

  1. Oct 26

    Brünnhilde's Battle Cry: Part 2

    In Opera on Record, we examine historic recordings of an opera aria from the earliest example possible, hopefully near or within the composer's lifetime, through the acoustic recording era that began in the late 19th century on into the modern era. This episode, the first of a pair, is an exploration of recordings of Brünnhilde's Battle Cry (Wagner: Die Walküre) fom 1930 to the present day. Join us as we explore rare and historic recordings from: Maria Jeritza Marjorie Lawrence Kirsten Flagstad Helen Traubel Astrid Varnay Martha Mödl Birgit Nilsson Regine Crespin Rita Hunter Gwyneth Jones Jeanine Altmeyer Jane Eaglen Christine Goerke Irene Theorin Welcome to Opera On Record, brought to you by Hope and Anchor Opera, Inc.—a 501(c)(3) non-profit opera company based in Providence, Rhode Island, dedicated to bringing more opera to Rhode Island and the surrounding area. Written and hosted by George Lyons, Artistic Director of Hope and Anchor Opera. Produced by Nate Sykes. Discover more about our upcoming performances and community initiatives at www.AnchorOpera.org. If you are in Rhode Island or the Southern New England area, join us for a live performance—we would love to welcome you! If your would like to contribute to our goal of bringing MORE opera to Southern New England or just to help support this podcast, consider making a tax-deductable contribution to Hope and Anchor Opera via GiveButter Opera on Record on GiveButter

    Brünnhilde's Battle Cry: Part 2

  2. Oct 13

    Brünnhilde's Battle Cry : Part One

    (00:00:00) Introduction (00:03:58) The Pioneers (00:22:34) The 1910's (00:28:15) The 1920's In Opera on Record, we examine historic recordings of an opera aria from the earliest example possible, hopefully near or within the composer's lifetime, through the acoustic recording era that began in the late 19th century on into the modern era. This episode, the first of a pair, is an exploration of recordings of Brünnhilde's Battle Cry (Wagner: Die Walküre) fom 1901 to 1928. Join us as we explore rare and historic recordings from: Martha Leffler-Burkhard Pelagie Andriessen-Greef Felia Litvinne Johanna Gadski Sophie Sedlmair Lillian Nordica Solomiya Krushelnytska Olive Fremstad Eleonora de Cisneros Helene Wildbrun Florence Austral Gertrude Kappel Frida Leider Welcome to Opera On Record, brought to you by Hope and Anchor Opera, Inc.—a 501(c)(3) non-profit opera company based in Providence, Rhode Island, dedicated to bringing more opera to Rhode Island and the surrounding area. Written and hosted by George Lyons, Artistic Director of Hope and Anchor Opera. Produced by Nate Sykes. Discover more about our upcoming performances and community initiatives at www.AnchorOpera.org. If you are in Rhode Island or the Southern New England area, join us for a live performance—we would love to welcome you! If your would like to contribute to our goal of bringing MORE opera to Southern New England or just to help support this podcast, consider making a tax-deductable contribution to Hope and Anchor Opera via GiveButter Opera on Record on GiveButter

    Brünnhilde's Battle Cry : Part One
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Welcome to Opera on Record Ever wondered how legendary roles have evolved over a century of sound? In Opera on Record, we take you on an immersive journey across time—tracing iconic operatic roles from the pioneer recording artists of the late 19th century all the way to today's modern stars. Opera is a living tradition. For generations, vocal nuances and master secrets were passed down only through word of mouth or worn sheet music. But with the invention of the gramophone, history shifted: the composer's true intent was captured in wax, vinyl, and digital tracks. Join us as we uncover timeless musical choices, shifting audience tastes, and the fascinating evolution of the operatic voice. Tune in and discover how the art of singing continues to reinvent itself! Uploads Mondays, bi-weekly

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  • Creator
    Jack Gardner
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Hope and Anchor Opera
  • Show Website
    Opera on Record

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