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1. The Verdi Duets: That's My Tune, Go Get Your Own!
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The Verdi duets are his crowning achievement musically, as far as I'm concerned. Let's discover why, and get a better understanding of what makes them work so well.
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public date: Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:31:00 GMT - (17 MB Type: MPEG)
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2. Are You New? Here's How To Really Enjoy An Evening At The Opera!
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Are you dreading it? Are you looking forward to it? You're just putting up with it because your wife wants to go? Which opera is good to bring the kids to? Give me 15 minutes, I'll show you how to have a good time at the opera, from dinner before to drinks after!
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public date: Tue, 9 Sep 2008 15:22:00 GMT - (12 MB Type: MPEG)
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3. Benjamin Britten and English Opera
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Britten, the composer of "Peter Grimes" which San Diego Opera will be producing in 2009, was a crucial link to composers today who work in the English language. Let's explore his contribution to the art.
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public date: Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:48:00 GMT - (24 MB Type: MPEG)
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4. The Vocal Cadenza: Some Singers Just Want to Show Off!
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Besides defining just what a cadenza is, let's go a bit further and ask ourselves if there are dramatic or even emotional reasons for cadenzas, or are they just an opportunity for a singer to milk applause from the audience?
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public date: Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:05:00 GMT - (17 MB Type: MPEG)
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5. Massenet. The French Puccini?
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In my humble opinion, Massenet and Puccini are speaking essentially the same language and share a similar turn-of-the-century aesthetic. Listen in and see if you agree!
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public date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 17:58:00 GMT - (18 MB Type: MPEG)
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6. Thematic Reminiscence: Come Again?
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Yes it's a formidable name, but it's one of the most easily recognizable techniques that composers use to pull their operas together. Spend a few moments and let me give you some great examples from our 2009 season!
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public date: Tue, 5 Aug 2008 17:36:00 GMT - (18 MB Type: MPEG)
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7. Tosca: Recordings I Love
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A little summer diversion: there are so many good recordings of Tosca out there, but which ones are best? I'm not sure, but here are some of my favorites, recordings that you'll be able to find on Amazon.com.
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public date: Mon, 28 Jul 2008 21:39:00 GMT - (25 MB Type: MPEG)
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8. Recitative: OK, So Just What Is It?
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Recitative. It's a word you hear thrown around a lot in operatic circles, but do you know what it really means? Not to worry...here's everything you need to know about recitative and then some. You'll be thanking me when you can use it intelligently during the next intermission at the opera. You
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public date: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:05:00 GMT - (15 MB Type: MPEG)
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9. Madama Butterfly: Here She Comes Again!
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Do we need to see Madama Butterfly again? The answer is a resounding YES! In the truly great operas, you always find, see and hear something new every time you experience them. Let Nick Reveles make a few suggestions about why Butterfly is a joy to look forward to this season.
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public date: Mon, 7 Jul 2008 16:25:00 GMT - (17 MB Type: MPEG)
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10. Peter Grimes: The Ultimate Operatic Outsider
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Premiered in 1945, Benjamin Britten's Opera Peter Grimes marked a fresh start for opera in English. It's a gripping, intense drama set in a small fishing village off the east coast of England. Find out what makes this opera tick, and why no one should fear twentieth (or twenty-first!) century oper
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public date: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:22:00 GMT - (21 MB Type: MPEG)
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11. Rigoletto: Just What Was Verdi Thinking?
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Rigoletto, San Diego Opera's third opera in the 2009 International Season, is a rather revolutionary piece of musical theatre. Audiences just weren't ready for the anti-hero hunchback jester who pimped for his boss. Are you ready??
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public date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:43:00 GMT - (14 MB Type: MPEG)
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12. San Diego Opera International Season 2009: An Overview
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San Diego Opera's 2009 Season looks to be the most exciting we've ever had! Listen now to this podcast, hosted by Dr. Nicolas Reveles, and hear descriptions of and audio excerpts from Tosca, Don Quixote, Rigoletto, Peter Grimes and Madama Butterfly. There's something for everyone in 2009, especial
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public date: Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:22:00 GMT - (39 MB Type: MPEG)
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13. Don Quixote: A "Heroic Comedy"
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Jules Massenet is best known for operas like Manon and Werther. This opera isn't known quite so well, but it is a stunner! Learn more about it and hear some of the gorgeous music that it contains in this podcast about our third opera of the 2009 International Season.
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public date: Tue, 17 Jun 2008 20:29:00 GMT - (17 MB Type: MPEG)
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14. Tosca: That Shabby Little Shocker Is Back
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Puccini's Tosca, once called a "shabby little shocker", is back to open the 2009 Season. Here's another look at one of the most melodramatic opera scores of the twentieth century (it premiered in 1900) and certainly one of the most gorgeous!
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public date: Mon, 9 Jun 2008 23:36:00 GMT - (14 MB Type: MPEG)
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15. The Pearl Fishers Opens This Week. Cult Oyster Blues.
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The same guy who wrote Carmen penned this little gem. It's our French offering this season. Remember: pearls and basic black will never go out of style, especially at the opera.
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public date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:36:00 GMT - (19 MB Type: MPEG)
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16. Exoticism in opera. Is that incense I smell?
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What's up with operas like Aida, The Pearl Fishers, Madama Butterfly and Turandot? Nineteenth century opera seemed to corner the market on exotic locales.
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public date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:03:00 GMT - (18 MB Type: MPEG)
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17. Basses: the lowdown on the down low!
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OK, OK, I was just trying to get your attention. Nothing salacious here, just a brief overview of the guys at the bottom. No, really!
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public date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:18:00 GMT - (15 MB Type: MPEG)
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18. Aida Opens This Week. It Ain't Your Grandma's Aida. Or Elton's.
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Another Italian take on an exotic time and place. Why is this everyone's favorite opera?
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public date: Fri, 4 Apr 2008 17:50:00 GMT - (16 MB Type: MPEG)
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19. A Word on Verdi
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The old man knew what he was doing: he wanted opera to be real theatre. And if a Verdi opera doesn't come off that way, then something's wrong.
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public date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 17:15:00 GMT - (15 MB Type: MPEG)
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20. Baritones: Every man thinks he IS one
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The baritone is the man's man of opera. If George Clooney were an opera singer, he'd probably be one. But he's not. So we won't go there.
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public date: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 17:53:00 GMT - (18 MB Type: MPEG)
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