Remembering Martina Arroyo
In tribute to the late Martina Arroyo, it’s a replay of her induction into the OBS Hall of Fame originally broadcast in 2023. Then in Listener Mailbag, a field report from the Met’s current production of Così fan tutte.
REPLAY: Denyce Graves and Andreas Scholl!
Enjoy replays of two of our biggest guests from the eleventh season of OBS. First up, countertenor Andreas Scholl goes Inside the Huddle to talk about making recordings, vocal longevity, and the brutal math of being a soprano with Denyce Graves.
Lucy Crowe Sings the Four Last Songs! ft. Damien Sneed
Handelian prima donna Lucy Crowe goes Inside the Huddle to share an appreciation of her Rodelindawork-husband Iestyn Davies.
Oops! All Des Moines Metro Opera! ft. Laura Wilde
Take a Free Throw on the company’s exceptional Apprentice Artist Program. Then, go Inside the Huddle with soprano Laura Wilde, the star of DMMO’s Tosca.
American Bratwurst! ft. James Gaffigan and Amanda Forsythe
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.
Opera’s Premier League! ft. Patricia Racette
Soprano, stage director, and Opera Theatre of St Louis artistic director Patricia Racette returns to take a Free Throw on performing MT at OTSL.
Bel Canto Boss! ft. Rosa Feola
Go Inside the Huddle with soprano Rosa Feola. Mentored by the late Renata Scotto, the Italian bel canto specialist joins us from Naples.
Marty Mediocre! ft. Susanne Burgess
Susanne Burgess. The British-American soprano, who stars as the Four Heroines in The Tales of Hoffmann at Florentine Opera, shares her preparation for this vocal triathlon.
One Vivaldi Battle After Another! ft. Hugh Cutting
One Vivaldi Battle After Another! ft. Hugh Cutting
The Diva Dance! ft. Christopher Tin
Composer-conductor Christopher Tin takes a Free Throw on his collaboration with silver medalist Yuma Kagiyama.