American Bratwurst! ft. James Gaffigan and Amanda Forsythe

The Two-Minute Drill takes a much needed holiday, so we’re dipping into the archives to replay a pair of recent interviews. First up, conductor James Gaffigan, Houston Grand Opera Music Director Designate, goes Inside the Huddle to share his perspective on the differences between opera in Germany, Spain, and the US. Following acclaimed performances of Salome in Valencia, Maestro Gaffigan wraps up his spring schedule with performances in DC, San Francisco, and Chicago. Then, Grammy Award-winning soprano Amanda Forsythe joins us from last summer’s Boston Early Music Festival (when she was a mere Grammy-hopeful). This weekend, she performs arias from Giulio Cesare and Bach’s Wedding Cantata with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra.