Ep. 90: Das Rheingold
The OAD team embarks on Wagner’s epic opera cycle, Der Ring des Nibelungen, AKA the Ring Cycle. Of course, we must start with the first... Read More
09
April
2019
Ep. 89: Richard Wagner…finally.
It took almost three full seasons, but we are finally talking about the polarizing composer Richard Wagner. Whether you love him or you hate him,... Read More
29
March
2019
Ep. 88: The Barrie Kosky Experience
Today’s opera directors are constantly finding ways to reinvent new productions of operas within the repertory, sometimes in strange and eye-catching ways. It can be... Read More
26
March
2019
Ep. 75: Suor Angelica
Following a day in the life of a 17th-century convent, Suor Angelica is the second (and most boring) opera in Puccini’s Il Trittico. In all... Read More
03
December
2018
Ep. 74: Il Tabarro
Just before the 100th anniversary of its premiere performance at the Metropolitan Opera, we dive into Puccini’s Il Trittico, a trilogy of one-act operas. This... Read More
19
November
2018
Ep. 72: Rusalka
We’re excited to geek out over this beautiful Czech opera! Those of you that know The Little Mermaid are familiar with this story. Mermaid, Prince,... Read More
05
November
2018
Ep. 67: 18-19 Season Preview with Opera Wire Pt. 2
As promised, here is part two of our season preview conversation with Opera Wire. In this episode, David and Francisco Salazar tell us what exciting... Read More
29
September
2018
Ep. 66: 18-19 Season Preview with Opera Wire Pt. 1
OAD is back for Season 3! We’re kicking things off in a big way with special guests, David and Francisco Salazar from OperaWire.com. In this... Read More
22
September
2018
Ep. 65: La Fanciulla del West
In the final episode of Season 2, we discuss Puccini’s poorly researched “Spaghetti Western” opera, La Fanciulla del West. This epic tale is your classic... Read More
12
May
2018
Ep. 64: Don Giovanni
Ahead of Heartbeat Opera’s performances of the opera next week, Elspeth and Naomi talk about Mozart’s take on the legendary Don Juan. In addition to... Read More
05
May
2018
