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The Opera Glasses Podcast
Hosted for Season one and two by Elizabeth Bowman, former Editor-in-Chief of Opera Canada. Season three will be hosted by Michael Jones, the new Editorial Director of Opera Canada. This is a place to hold discussions about the opera business that are tougher to editorialize in print and to expand on the current whims of the business.
Podcasting since 2022 • 22 episodes
The Opera Glasses Podcast
Latest Episodes
Competition and Career: Preparing for the Concours Musical International de Montréal
Ever wondered what it takes to succeed in the high-stakes world of international opera competitions? This candid conversation with two rising stars - Sophie Naubert and Ihor Mostovoi - offers a fascinating glimpse behind the curtain of the pres...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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34:15
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Charlotte Siegel: Singing and Building Access to Music Education
Growing up in Toronto with a musical theater obsession sparked by seeing Phantom of the Opera at age five, Charlotte Siegel never imagined herself an opera singer. "I was definitely not that 10-year-old thinking I wanted to be an opera...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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30:21
Creating New Opera on the Rock: A Conversation with Cheryl Hickman
Cheryl Hickman is reimagining what an opera company can be in Newfoundland. As founder and artistic director of Opera on the Avalon in St. John's, she's built an organization that defies conventional wisdom about opera programming, audience dev...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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40:58
John Fanning: Out of Retirement
Prepare to be enchanted by the stories and insights of Canadian baritone John Fanning, a treasured gem in the world of opera. As a recipient of the Ruby Award and a member of the Order of Canada, John shares his remarkable journey from the gran...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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18:36
Arianna Maubach: From Childhood Chorus to Opera Sensation
Join us for an enchanting encounter with Arianna Maubach, the mezzo-soprano sensation who captured hearts and won accolades at the Canadian Opera Company's Center Stage Competition. Arianna takes us on a fascinating journey from her beginnings ...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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31:22