The OperaWire Podcast

OperaWire
  • 5.0 (9)
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OperaWire founders David and Francisco Salazar Talk about the opera industry and all the latest news from around the world. They also feature guests with interesting stories and delve deeper into new operatic trends. We are the highs and lows of the opera world.  The podcast is produced by Daniel Gomez and La Cuarta Productions

  1. Interview with Johnathan McCullough About National Youth Opera Academy

    4d ago

    Interview with Johnathan McCullough About National Youth Opera Academy

    Johnathan McCullough joins David and Francisco Salazar on the OperaWire Podcast to speak about the acclaimed National Youth Opera Academy and his balancing his career as a singer, director and program director.

    42 min
  2. The Metropolitan Opera Crisis, the Opera Gala & Teatro La Fenice's Conductor Drama

    May 11

    The Metropolitan Opera Crisis, the Opera Gala & Teatro La Fenice's Conductor Drama

    On this episode of the OperaWire Podcast, David and Francisco speak about the Metropolitan Opera's financial crisis, the opera gala, and the Saudi deal. They also speak about the Teatro La Fenice's conductor crisis.

    38 min
  3. Conversation with "Viva Verdi" Team Christine La Monte and Yvonne Russo

    Apr 10

    Conversation with "Viva Verdi" Team Christine La Monte and Yvonne Russo

    David and Francisco Salazar speak to filmmakers Christine La Monte and Yvonne Russo, the team behind the Oscar nominated film "Viva Verdi!"

    45 min
  4. Opera at the Oscars, Timothée Chalamet & Tristan und Isolde

    Mar 20

    Opera at the Oscars, Timothée Chalamet & Tristan und Isolde

    David and Francisco Salazar summarize the Oscars and how opera became a central part of the evening and give their final thoughts on Timothée Chalamet's controversial comments. They also talk about Tristan und Isolde at the Met.

    28 min
  5. Timothée Chalamet & His Opera Comments

    Mar 6

    Timothée Chalamet & His Opera Comments

    David and Francisco Salazar discuss Timothée Chalamet's comments on opera and the response to it. They also response to how opera and film have been intertwined for many years. Additionally, they discuss the Oscars and the fact that "Viva Verdi!'s" song will not be performed.

    27 min
  6. How to Win a Grammy

    Mar 6

    How to Win a Grammy

    Francisco Salazar and Afton Markay speak with Primo Artists' Katy Salomon about the best strategies for winning the Grammy and the best practices for a successful campaign.

    49 min
  7. Alan Pierson

    Feb 20

    Alan Pierson

    On this episode of the OperaWire Podcast, Alan Pierson joins the Salazars to talk about the Grammys, Lady Gaga, how he fell in love with contemporary music and opera and the importance of recordings.

    50 min

  8. Feb 6

    The Metropolitan Opera's Financial Crisis & Tristan und Isolde

    On this episode, David and Francisco Salazar discuss the Metropolitan Opera's financial crisis. Plus we discuss the Oscar nominated song from "Viva Verdi!," "Heated Rivalry's" connection to opera and our experiences with "Tristan und Isolde"

    58 min
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OperaWire founders David and Francisco Salazar Talk about the opera industry and all the latest news from around the world. They also feature guests with interesting stories and delve deeper into new operatic trends. We are the highs and lows of the opera world.  The podcast is produced by Daniel Gomez and La Cuarta Productions

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  • Creator
    OperaWire
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The OperaWire Podcast

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