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Decanonized

Olivia Giovetti
Der Rosenkavalier
Richard Strauss
Puritani
I Puritani
Bellini

An opera podcast where the sacred is subjective. Every other week, host Olivia Giovetti is joined by a guest who is just as obsessed with opera (including singers, composers, and critics) to discuss one work in-depth and ask the simple question: Is it actually great?

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Does Don Giovanni ever actually end? Or are we just living in a constant state of deferral with a final boss that will never be defeated? Critic Sylvia Korman joins us to delve into this question and more, including why this is your favorite philosop... more

Sometimes, we can have nice things. Like a bel canto opera where, despite the mad scene stretching across all three acts, the stakes are low, the Fs are high, and everyone is happy at the end. 

Musicologist and critic Aksel Tollåli joins us to discu... more

Time, nostalgia, and very fancy lesbians? It must be Der Rosenkavalier. Writer, historian, and co-host of Bad Gays Ben Miller joins us for a discussion of Richard Strauss’s four-and-a-half hour work of where both nothing happens and everything happen... more

On Episode 1 of Decanonized, mezzo-soprano Nikola Printz joins us to discuss what many consider to be the greatest opera: Georges Bizet's Carmen (1875). Topics include fate, othering, hating cops, whether Carmen really has to die, why Don José would ... more

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Recent Guests

Aksel Tollåli
Musicologist and critic
Van Magazine, Oslo-based
Episode: I Puritani with Aksel Tollåli
Ben Miller
Writer and historian living in Berlin; host of Bad Gays
Bad Gays
Episode: Der Rosenkavalier with Ben Miller
Nikola Printz
Mezzo-soprano, alum of Merola Opera Program and Adler Fellowship with the San Francisco Opera
Merola Opera Program; Adler Fellowship; San Francisco Opera
Episode: Carmen with Nikola Printz

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I Puritani with Aksel Tollåli
Q: Aksel, what is the Puritani about?
Aksel describes Puritani as a story about love and emotion set within a political frame, where sopranos push into high, beautiful music while the plot relies more on character psychology and vocal display than on heavy political action, making it feel both intimate and contextually charged.
Der Rosenkavalier with Ben Miller
Q: Which recording or production most shaped your view of the work?
The conversation cites a Munich 1978 Carlos Kleiber-led performance with Gwyneth Jones and Lucia Popp as a peak reference, illustrating how specific interpretations can crystallize the drama and the score for listeners.
Der Rosenkavalier with Ben Miller
Q: Why do you think Rosenkavalier remains compelling despite its length and complexity?
The guest argues that the opera's lush musical fabric, time-rich storytelling, and strong character work—especially the Marschallin—offer a timeless, resonant experience that rewards careful listening and thoughtful staging rather than quick, superficial takes.
Der Rosenkavalier with Ben Miller
Q: What was your first experience with Der Rosenkavalier?
The guest recalls a particularly vivid, fan-edited YouTube performance with English subtitles, which left a lasting impression and serves as a personal touchstone for later discussions.

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