Ep. 44: Orchestral works that check all the boxes
In this episode, we deliberately diverge from the world of opera and vocal music to talk about some of the greatest instrumental music ever composed.... Read More
17
November
2017
Ep. 43: The Merlin Opera
This week we bring you another random and obscure opera, this time about King Arthur and his homie Merlin. Created by little-known composer Isaac Albeniz... Read More
10
November
2017
Ep. 42: Alexander Scriabin
In this episode we talk about a composer that tried to usher in the apocalypse, but then died in the most random and unintimidating way.... Read More
03
November
2017
Ep. 41: Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween to all of our listeners! To celebrate this most cherished holiday, the OAD team recorded a special episode to discuss our favorite scary... Read More
31
October
2017
Ep. 40: Criminal Minds
When it comes to classical music composers, a surprising number have had run ins with the law. Although occasionally for random and whimsical reasons, find... Read More
28
October
2017
Ep. 39: Dame Ethel Smyth
The third and final installment of OAD’s current run of opera’s badass women features Dame Ethel Smyth, who for over 100 years was the only... Read More
25
October
2017
Ep. 38: Francesca Caccini
Our next installment of OAD’s Bad Ass Women series features none other than the first woman to ever compose an opera: Francesca Caccini. It’s time... Read More
13
October
2017
Ep. 37: Barbara Strozzi
Today we introduce you to another badass lady of the classical canon: Barbara Strozzi! Incredibly prolific composer (much more prolific than most of her male... Read More
06
October
2017
Ep. 36: The Poisoned Kiss
This week we take on another ridiculous and unknown opera plot in Ralph Vaughan William’s The Poisoned Kiss. The fairytale libretto features an epic revenge... Read More
29
September
2017
Ep. 35: Dinorah
Today we dive into the glorious DINORAH by Meyerbeer – and we are joined by a guest who, we think, is the only soprano to... Read More
22
September
2017
