The OperaWire Podcast

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OperaWire founders David and Francisco Salazar Talk Opera. Produced by Daniel Gomez and La Cuarta Productions

Episodes

  1. 1D AGO

    Operawire Podcast #8 - 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
  2. Operawire Podcast #7 - Interview with Brian Jagde

    JAN 23

    Operawire Podcast #7 - Interview with Brian Jagde

    Brian Jagde joins the Salazars for an in depth conversation on the industry, singing Verdi's Otello and his upcoming role debut as Lohengrin.

    46 min

  3. 12/30/2025

    Operawire Podcast #6 - Sharing the Best of 2025

    David and Francisco are joined by OperaWire writers Afton Markay and Jennifer Pyron to look at their operatic highlights of 2025.

    48 min

  4. 11/25/2025

    Operawire Podcast #5 - Sting at the Metropolitan Opera, Kennedy Center & Denyce Graves's Farewell

    On this episode, we discuss the Metropolitan Opera's announcement of "The Last Ship" by Sting, Denyce Graves' farewell performance, and the continuing drama at the Kennedy Center.  We also discuss our favorite recordings of Andrea Chenier.

    33 min

  5. 10/24/2025

    OperaWire Podcast #4 - A Controversial Music Director & A Saudi Deal

    David and Francisco Salazar discuss the new season and the controversies surrounding the music director at the Teatro La Fenice and the Met Opera's new Saudi Deal.

    1h 2m

  6. 09/10/2025

    OperaWire Podcast #3 - A Tale of two Sopranos at the Royal Opera House, Met Opera's New Initiatives & Opening Nights Around the World

    David and Francisco Salazar discuss the Royal Opera House's New "Tosca" and the controversy around it as well as the Met Opera's New Initiatives. There is also a discussion about upcoming opening nights and the opera the month is "Der Rosenkavalier."

    51 min

  7. 08/01/2025

    OperaWire Podcast #2 - Controversia alla Italiana, Detroit Opera Cuts Production & Tosca

    David and Francisco Salazar discuss several controversies from Verona, Caserta, and Detroit. They also discuss their history with "Tosca."

    51 min

  8. 06/27/2025

    OperaWire Podcast #1 - Highlights from the 2024-25 Season

    The OperaWire Podcast

    55 min
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OperaWire founders David and Francisco Salazar Talk Opera. Produced by Daniel Gomez and La Cuarta Productions

Information

  • Creator
    OperaWire
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The OperaWire Podcast