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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
Bel Canto
Agnes Baltsa
Puccini
The Listeners
Chicago
Carmen
Kennedy Center
Washington National Opera
Fidelio
Maria Callas

America's Talk Radio Show About Opera. Period.

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Recent Guests

Amanda Forsythe
Grammy-winning soprano, Boston Early Music Festival performer
Boston Early Music Festival; Opera Aries (Recording)
Episode: American Bratwurst! ft. James Gaffigan and Amanda Forsythe
Robert K. Meya
General Director of Santa Fe Opera
Santa Fe Opera
Episode: Big Tech Traviata! ft. Robert K. Meya
Patricia Racette
Artistic Director of Opera Theatre of St. Louis
Opera Theatre of St. Louis
Episode: Opera's Premier League! ft. Patricia Racette
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
Anthony Gregory
British tenor
Opera Zürich (Glaucus and Scylla); Santa Fe Opera (Grimoaldo)
Episode: A Tenor in Your DMs! ft. Anthony Gregory
Randall Scotting
Countertenor, returned guest
Independent artist / performer
Episode: The Champagne of Countertenors! ft. Randall Scotting
Adam Smith
British tenor, pianist? (singer)
Met Opera, Royal Opera House, Paris Opera
Episode: The Anti-Fachist! ft. Adam Smith
Marshall Pynkowski
Co-artistic director, Opera Atelier
Opera Atelier
Episode: Period Performance Pelléas! ft. Opera Atelier

Hosts

Weston Williams
Host of the show; provides leadership and framing for segments with deep knowledge of opera scenes and industry dynamics
Oliver Camacho
Co-host; contributes interview segments and commentary, often guiding guest conversations
Ashley Hardgrave
Co-host and announcer; brings editorial banter and industry perspective
Matt Cummings
Co-host; provides commentary and audience-facing insights

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 83 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 States5 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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Guest lineups bring high credibility and a global perspective on opera markets and production.
Listeners appreciate the expert yet approachable discussions about opera business, performance, and current events.
The hosts balance depth with entertaining banter, making complex topics accessible to both newcomers and seasoned fans.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
Period Performance Pelléas! ft. Opera Atelier
Q: How do you select and prepare your singers for these physically demanding roles?
We audition for not just vocal quality but the ability to move, listen, and interact with colleagues; the text must come alive in performance, and singers must be willing to take artistic risks and collaborate deeply with others.
Period Performance Pelléas! ft. Opera Atelier
Q: Why did you decide to adapt Pelléas and Melisande with a Baroque sensibility and a reduced orchestration?
The choice was driven by a belief that Debussy's music, reimagined through Opera Atelier's sensibility, can be understood more clearly in a reduced frame that suits the hall and the singers, while preserving the text-driven, dreamlike atmosphere of the piece.
Period Performance Pelléas! ft. Opera Atelier
Q: Can you give us the elevator pitch for Opera Atelier?
Opera Atelier is a dance-forward, historically informed company that blends Baroque and pre-ballet performance with intense, expressive acting and movement, expanding into later repertoire while maintaining a strong emphasis on visual storytelling and period-informed production.

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What is Opera Box Score about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A witty, culture-forward show that covers opera from performance practice to festival and funding dynamics. Episodes blend interviews with renowned conductors, singers, and directors with sharp banter about current opera headlines, programming trends, and cross-genre influences like theatre and sports. Listeners get insights into casting, rehearsal processes, audience engagement, and the evolving business of opera across major houses and regional companies. The format often pairs in-depth guest conversations with timely industry news, making it useful for industry professionals seeking practical perspectives on repertoire, production, and funding, as well as fans looking for lively, informed commentary on the opera world.

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Recent guests on Opera Box Score include:

1. Amanda Forsythe
2. Robert K. Meya
3. Patricia Racette
4. David Neely
5. Dane Lam
6. Anthony Gregory
7. Randall Scotting
8. Adam Smith

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