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Opera Box Score

Opera Box Score
Opera
Santa Fe Opera
Lyric Opera Of Chicago
Metropolitan Opera
Opera Philadelphia
Olympics
Madame Butterfly
Detroit Opera
Don Giovanni
Grammy Awards
Agnes Baltsa
Bel Canto
Puccini
The Listeners
Chicago
Carmen
Kennedy Center
Maria Callas
Washington National Opera
Fidelio

America's Talk Radio Show About Opera. Period.

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[@ 2 min] Alright, this week...Louisa Proske goes Inside the Huddle! Her production of Verdi’s Scottish opera at the Met will be broadcast in HD  later this month, just as she heads to Detroit to direct the shabby little shocker…Tosca.  

[@ 40 min] ... more

[@ 3 min] Alright, this week...Alright, this week…, bass Andrew Potter goes Inside the Huddle following his rise to fame as opera’s most famous 43-year-old retiree...

[@ 27 min]  Plus, in the ‘Two Minute Drill...In a duo of triumphant comebacks, bot... more

[@ 3 min] Alright, this week...it’s Back to School and we kick off OBS season 12 with our picks for the fall opera season!

[@ 27 min]  Plus, in the ‘Two Minute Drill...we catch you up on all the latest news in the opera world, but there’s a 10% chan... more

Alright, this week...as we gear up for season TWELVE of the OBS, its a replay episode featuring some of our biggest guests from season eleven!

[@ 1 min]  First up, countertenor Andreas Scholl goes Inside the Huddle to talk technique, vocal longevity... more

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Recent Guests

Christian Van Horn
Bass baritone featured as a future guest on the show
podcasting rival (mentioned)
Episode: The Strike of the Valkyries!
RB. Schlatter
Designer and director of Santa Fe Opera's Rodelinda
Santa Fe Opera
Episode: Feral Handelians! ft. R.B. Schlather
John Holiday
American countertenor and The Voice finalist; opera singer
Munich/Various opera houses
Episode: House of the Countertenor! ft. John Holiday
Jory Vinikour
Conductor and Harpsichordist
Haymarket Opera Company
Episode: A Very Gay Tragedy! ft. Jory Vinikour
James Conlon
Maestro, former music director of LA Opera
Los Angeles Opera (LA Opera)
Episode: What I Did For Love! ft. James Conlon
Ben Bliss
Tenor and author of Making It Work
Author, Making It Work
Episode: Welcome to my TED Talk! ft. Ben Bliss
Robert K. Meya
General Director of Santa Fe Opera
Santa Fe Opera
Episode: Big Tech Traviata! ft. Robert K. Meya
David Neely
Music director of Des Moines Metro Opera
Des Moines Metro Opera
Episode: Single Origin Pour-Over Opera! ft. David Neely
Dane Lam
Conductor active in Australia and the Asia-Pacific
State Opera South Australia (as artistic director)
Episode: Our Man in Hawaii! ft. Dane Lam

Hosts

Weston Williams
Host with segment introductions and interview guidance; frequent presence across episodes.
Oliver Camacho
Co-host/Reviewer; conducts interviews and provides editorial input.
Matt Cummings
Co-host/Opera Enthusiast; commentates and participates in discussions.
Ashley Hardgrave
Co-host focusing on segment discussions and expert contributions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 87 ratings
  • My Ever-present Opera Companion

    This team of hosts is as good as it gets. They breathe life into each conversation and enrich an art form that we love. If you like Opera, try Opera Box Score… you’ll see…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PJEwingNYC
    United States9 months ago
  • Entertaining, informative, but not stuffy

    Opera is a wonderful, sometimes amazing art form. But learning about it can sometimes seem like doing homework.

    Not with this podcast though. This is great for learning about Opera in general, and for learning about Opera current events. The people involved are knowledgeable, but don’t take themselves too seriously. It’s informative, but also fun.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GarySilverSpring
    United Statesa year ago
  • Enjoyable!

    Great info and passion for opera. The sports theme makes it fun. I especially enjoy Ashley’s insights!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sue Sanger
    United States2 years ago
  • Informative & Fun!

    I look forward to episode releases: I’ve learned so much from this program, and have been inspired to continue learning more about opera, opera history, and the arts! Highly recommend! This podcast is inclusive: great for newbies like me, to people who have always held a passion for opera and its community!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VenturianTale is awsome
    United States6 years ago
  • Totally a Fan

    This is such an important show for the university student. The stories are inspiring and the knowledge base on here (shoutout to Matt Cummings) is challenging. I look forward to entering into the professional world, now that I feel that I “know” so many additional people!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BenjiRor
    United States6 years ago

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Feral Handelians! ft. R.B. Schlather
Q: How does your background in Europe compare with the American audience for Handel?
Europe has a longer tradition and more conversations around Baroque performance, but in the Hudson Valley there's an open curiosity. The key is accessibility: opera is poetry and descriptive music that can be experienced up close, without requiring niche knowledge.
Feral Handelians! ft. R.B. Schlather
Q: Could you tell us about Hudson Hall and what makes it a unique space for Handel and Baroque staging?
Hudson Hall is the historic Hudson Opera House with a Victorian stage; we saved and reopened it as a small, intimate venue that lets Handel and Baroque pieces breathe differently. The space demands a close-up on performers and movement, which suits my approach to making Baroque opera feel immediate and physical.
What I Did For Love! ft. James Conlon
Q: Maestro Conlon, welcome to Opera Box Score.
Conlon expresses appreciation for being there and shares a warm greeting, setting a collaborative tone for the interview.
Big Tech Traviata! ft. Robert K. Meya
Q: Robert, welcome to Opera Box Score.
The guest introduces the summer plans and European collaborations, focusing on Santa Fe Opera's 2027 season and the joint productions with Bavarian State Opera.
Single Origin Pour-Over Opera! ft. David Neely
Q: How much risk are you willing to take with repertoire, and do you worry about losing audience?
Neely explains that while Des Moines does take calculated artistic risks, the company builds experience and trust with its audience, aiming to present works that have merit and can grow the repertoire using a collaborative artistic process.

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A forward-looking, passion-fueled discussion on opera that blends scholarly insight with accessible banter. Episodes span profiles of star singers and conductors, industry funding and leadership, programming trends, and performances in major houses, festivals, and regional scenes. The format balances deep-dives into repertoire, performance practice, and career strategy with timely headlines and light sports banter, making it engaging for both opera aficionados and newcomers curious about how modern opera markets operate. Notable throughlines include leadership in arts organizations, the business side of freelancing, cross-cultural collaborations, and audience education and accessibility across global contexts.

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4. Jory Vinikour
5. James Conlon
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