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The Art of Opera

The Art of Opera

Victorian Opera

Head behind the scenes into the the world of Victorian Opera. Join conductors, directors, designers and singers as they share stories about bringing an opera to the stage.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Art of Opera episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Art of Opera for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Art of Opera episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

The Art of Opera - Artists in Isolation: Kanen Breen
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11/06/20 • 22 min

On this episode of ‘The Art of Opera’, the always hilarious Kanen Breen shares stories from his lockdown experience, mishaps on stage, and his love of lamp-making. 

This interview was recorded in July 2020 as part of the company’s web series, 'Artists in Isolation'. Find the full series and much more via victorianopera.com.au.  

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The Art of Opera - Artists in Isolation: Queenie van de Zandt
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12/11/20 • 33 min

On this episode of ‘The Art of Opera’, stage and screen star Queenie van de Zandt chats about creating her hilarious alter-ego Jan van de Stool, starring as The Witch in Victorian Opera’s production of ‘Into the Woods’ and harnessing the mind. 

This interview was recorded in November 2020 as part of the company’s web series, 'Artists in Isolation'. Find the full series and much more via victorianopera.com.au.  

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We speak to Caitlin Hulcup and Teddy Tahu Rhodes, two of the stars of Victorian Opera’s concert of Bellini masterwork The Capulets and the Montagues. The internationally acclaimed opera singers reflect on their upbringings, careers, and love of music. 

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The Art of Opera - Livestreaming Opera

Livestreaming Opera

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06/01/18 • 23 min

From a full concert livestream of Bellini's La Sonnambula to an interactive preview of new operas in development and a world-leading education program, Victorian Opera is experimenting with new ways to experience opera. Learn more about the technology behind livestreaming and why it is an important part of the future of opera.

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The Art of Opera - Season 2018

Season 2018

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09/27/17 • 27 min

From roaring adventure to seductive siren songs, family classics to never-ending fun, Victorian Opera has launched its Season 2018 Encounters. Artistic Director Richard Mills discusses programming the season ahead.

 

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The Art of Opera - Speaking Fluent Maunder

Speaking Fluent Maunder

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05/25/17 • 24 min

Ahead of his next VO production Cunning Little Vixen, legendary Australian director Stuart Maunder reflects on a career in theatre.

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The Art of Opera - From Ocean to Opera with Carlos Bárcenas
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04/11/17 • 13 min

Colombian tenor Carlos Bárcenas began his opera journey a little differently. From marine biology to the big stage, Carlos reflects on his love of singing ahead of La Sonnambula.

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The Art of Opera - A World of Fantasy with Nancy Black
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02/23/17 • 16 min

Enter a world of fantasy with director Nancy Black as she discusses Respighi’s The Sleeping Beauty. Victorian Opera’s new production features 27 life-sized puppets operated by a brilliantly talented cast of singers and puppeteers. Listen to find out more.

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The Art of Opera - Artists in Isolation: Richard Mills
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09/18/20 • 18 min

Throughout 2020, the team at Victorian Opera has been creating an enormous amount of video content including interview series Artists in Isolation. In the series, we hear from singers and theatre makers across the world as we all respond to COVID-19. You can find the full series and much more via victorianopera.com.au.

In this episode, here’s a recent chat with Victorian Opera’s Artistic Director composer-conductor Richard Mills – recorded in August 2020.

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The Art of Opera - Artists in Isolation: Daniel Carter
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10/16/20 • 16 min

On this episode of ‘The Art of Opera’, we head deep inside the Black Forest with German-based Australian conductor Daniel Carter. 

After starting his career as an 18-year-old at Victorian Opera, Daniel has since gone onto becoming the designated Generalmusikdirektor at Landestheater Coburg. 

This interview was recorded in July 2020 as part of the company’s web series, Artists in Isolation. Find the full series and much more via victorianopera.com.au.  

 

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What is the most popular episode on The Art of Opera?

The episode title 'Side by side: Nancye Hayes and Verity Hunt-Ballard' is the most popular.

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