Inside Vancouver Opera
by Vancouver OperaInside Vancouver Opera is a unique backstage glimpse into the world of Vancouver Opera. Join us as we chat with opera experts, artists, Vancouver Opera staff and others to explore the world of opera on and off the stage. This podcast offers an insider’s glimpse into the artistry, experiences, and perspectives of the talent involved in taking breathtaking opera productions from the page to the stage. Find out more at VancouverOpera.ca
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Episodes
Interweaving Histories: Henry Heng Lu on Vancouver’s Cultural Landscape
11m · PublishedIn honour of Asian Heritage Month, we are in conversation with curator, writer, public art consultant and the newly appointed executive director of the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, Henry Heng Lu. Henry shares insight on art, heritage, and the power of cultural collaboration to confront racism.
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Credits:
Henry Heng Lu - Guest
Ashley Daniel Foot - Host
Mack McGillivray - Producer
Meet the mother and daughter who sing together in the Vancouver Opera Chorus
10m · PublishedWe always say that Vancouver Opera is a family, but today's guests actually are family. Eve-Lyn de la Haye and Clara Griesdale are real life mother and daughter, and they're both in our upcoming production of Carmen. For tickets and more information visit VancouverOpera.ca.
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Credits:
Clara Griesdale - Guest
Eve-Lyn de la Haye - Guest
Ashley Daniel Foot - Host
Mack McGillivray - Producer
Georges Bizet: Life and Times (Rebroadcast)
1h 0m · PublishedIn anticipation of our upcoming production of Carmen we are rebroadcasting our 7-part series on the composer’s life as one episode. Originally aired in October of 2022 ahead of our production of The Pearl Fishers. Vancouver Opera presents Carmen at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre from April 27th to May 5th. For tickets and more information visit VancouverOpera.ca.
CREDITS
Written and edited by Kris Epps
Additional editing by Ashley Daniel Foot and Mack McGillivray
Music Supervisor and Clearances: Kris Epps and Ashley Daniel Foot
Sound design by Kris Epps
Associate Producer: Vincent Huynh
Voice cast:
Bizet: Felix LeBlanc
Narrator: Jane Potter
Additional Voices: Ashley Daniel Foot, Travis Baugh Allen, Vincent Huynh
Finding Voice, Passing the Torch
21m · PublishedCanadian opera icon Judith Forst and Yulanda M. Faris Young Artist Simran Claire share the experiences of being a mezzo-soprano and wearing the pants onstage.
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Credits:
Simran Claire - Guest
Judith Forst - Guest
Ashley Daniel Foot - Host
Tabitha Brasso-Ernst - Associate Producer
Mack McGillivray - Producer
Bringing the Pieces Together: Jim Wright on engaging community, making tough calls, and advocating for the audience
26m · PublishedIn a rollicking and candid conversation, Jim Wright reflects on his storied career and his 17 years leading Vancouver Opera and spills the beans on long-held desire to be a senator from Indiana.
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Credits
Ashley Daniel Foot - Host
Jim Wright - Guest
Mack McGillivray - Producer
Singing Pictures: The Musical Lives of Jim and Sheila Johnson
8m · PublishedVancouver Opera honours Black History Month with a special audio documentary about BC Choral legend and music educator Jim Johnson and his wife, choral conductor and teacher Sheila Johnson.
Recorded, edited and produced by Ashley Daniel Foot
Music performed by The Concenti Singers and the Cowichan Valley Youth Choir
Gaetano Donizetti: King of the Bel Canto Age
15m · PublishedA profile on of one of the kings of the bel canto age, Gaetano Donizetti, the composer of Don Pasquale, on stage at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre February 10th to 18th. Get your tickets and more information at VancouverOpera.ca.
Full Article
Credits:
Jane Potter - Writer and Narrator
Ashley Daniel Foot - Voice of Gaetano Donizetti
Richard Wolfe - Voice of Felix Mendelssohn
Tom Wright - Voice of Giuseppe Verdi
Mack McGillivray - Audio Producer, Voice of Hector Berlioz
Air is Everything: Baritone Gregory Dahl on Lessons from Opera's Biggest Roles
15m · PublishedToday, we're talking with baritone extraordinaire, Gregory Dahl. Audiences from Vancouver will remember him last season as the lead role in The Flying Dutchman. And he's back in Vancouver for as the titular role in Don Pasquale, from February 10th to 18th at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Tickets are available at VancouverOpera.ca
Full Story
Gregory Dahl - Guest, Baritone
Ashley Daniel Foot - Host
Mack McGillivray - Producer
A 'Don Pasquale' set in Fellini's Rome with dozens of Green Cats
16m · PublishedOperatic creative partners André Barbe and Renaud Doucet discuss the timeless appeal of Don Pasquale with guest host Luka Kawabata.
Don Pasquale runs from February 10th to 18th at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Tickets available at VancouverOpera.ca.
Credits
André Barbe - Guest, Costume & Set Designer
Renaud Doucet - Guest, Stage Director and Choreographer
Luka Kawabata - Host
Mack McGillivray - Audio Producer
Ignite something new: Vancouver Opera launches OperaSparks Artist Development Workshop this summer
12m · PublishedToday, we are looking ahead to OperaSparks Artist Development Workshop. This is a new initiative from Vancouver Opera that really allows young and pre-professional artists to dig into their practice. In our latest podcast, Ashley spoke with Robyn Driedger-Klassen and Tina Chang about this exciting new opportunity. If you are interested, application information is available here.
Full Transcript
Credits:
- Ashley Daniel Foot - Host
- Robyn Driedger-Klassen - Guest
- Tina Chang - Guest
- Mack McGillivray - Audio Producer
Inside Vancouver Opera has 74 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 31:50:42. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on August 16th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 29th, 2024 23:10.
