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Opera Box Score

Opera Box Score
Opera
The Listeners
Opera Philadelphia
Santa Fe Opera
2024 Summer Olympics
Carmen
Bel Canto
Detroit Opera
Rigoletto
Fidelio
La Traviata
LGBTQ+ Themes
Paris 2024 Olympics
Lyric Opera
Dramaturgy
Roberto Kalb
Liv Redpath
Sinéad Campbell Wallace
Democratic National Convention
Ricky Ian Gordon

America's Talk Radio Show About Opera. Period.

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Latest Episodes

Happy New Year!  This week, enjoy a Replay of some of our favorite segments of 2025!

[@ 2 min] First up, from August, a 'Chalk Talk' on the history of Grammy winning operas and singers...If you had to guess who had more nominations, would you say Le... more

[@ 4 min] Alright, this week…it’s the best of OBS, Holiday Edition! The team recommends their favorite performances by opera singers singin’ Christmas…

[@ 11 min] Plus, Ashlee Hardgrave gives us a roundup of the most important remixes of Handel’s Me... more

[@ 5 min] Alright, this week…a field report from the New Opera Dialogues convention with free throws from some of this year’s panelists, including composer Kevin Puts, librettist Mark Campbell, and singer-composer Diana Syrse, and more…

[@ 31 min] A... more

[@ 3 min] Alright, this week…Gregory Spears goes Inside the Huddle! The American composer is in the middle of a banner season, which includes the 10th anniversary of his opera, Fellow Travelers. Find out about his new opera, Sleepers Awake, a reimagi... more

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Recent Guests

Amy Stebbins
Co-founder and chair of New Opera Dialogues, writer-director specializing in contemporary opera.
New Opera Dialogues
Episode: The UN of Opera! ft. NOD6
Diana Syrse
Composer and singer with over 20 years of experience in opera innovation.
Episode: The UN of Opera! ft. NOD6
Kevin Puts
Pulitzer Prize and Grammy-winning composer known for plush, propulsive music.
Episode: The UN of Opera! ft. NOD6
Mark Campbell
Librettist and mentor known for his contributions to contemporary opera.
Episode: The UN of Opera! ft. NOD6
Olaf Roth
Dramaturg at the Bavarian State Opera and lecturer at German universities.
Bavarian State Opera
Episode: The UN of Opera! ft. NOD6
Elena Langer
Composer known for colorful, dramatic and often humorous music.
Episode: The UN of Opera! ft. NOD6
Gregory Spears
American composer known for operas like 'Fellow Travelers' and 'The Righteous'
Opera Philadelphia
Episode: A Very Salieri Year! ft. Gregory Spears
Soula Parassidis
Greek-Canadian soprano and social media influencer
Living Opera
Episode: It’s All Greek to Me! ft. Soula Parassidis
James Gaffigan
Music Director of Houston Grand Opera
Houston Grand Opera
Episode: An American in Berlin! ft. James Gaffigan

Hosts

Weston Williams
Co-host and frequent contributor known for his engaging style and vast knowledge of opera.
Oliver Camacho
Co-host and creative consultant with a background in performing arts and a keen understanding of contemporary challenges in opera.
Matt Cummings
Co-host known for providing thoughtful insights and industry knowledge related to opera and classical music.
Ashley Hardgrave
Co-host with a focus on engaging discussions and insights about artistic representation in opera.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 81 ratings
  • 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 States6 months 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 Statesa year 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
  • This is great!

    Listened for the first time and I’m hooked! This is a part of my routine now!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MiguelCantuIV
    United States6 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the engaging, informative discussions that do not shy away from serious topics while maintaining a fun and approachable tone.
The show's unique blend of opera with sports commentary is particularly praised, catering to a diverse audience with varied interests.
Reviewers often commend the hosts for their expertise and relatability, making opera accessible to both novices and seasoned enthusiasts.

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A Very Salieri Year! ft. Gregory Spears
Q: Did you always think Fellow Travelers would be produced again and again?
You always hope for that, but its success has to do with character complexity and flaws, which makes them relatable.
It’s All Greek to Me! ft. Soula Parassidis
Q: Do you have a more Greek pronunciation?
Soula explains the variations of her name's pronunciation depending on the location, whether in Greece or North America.
Not Playing Around! ft. Victor Ryan Robertson
Q: Do you feel like you need to do music that has a social justice slant on it?
Since the pandemic, yes, actually.
Not Playing Around! ft. Victor Ryan Robertson
Q: Did you feel like you were drawing on music theater chops or music theater stagecraft, especially in the street?
Yeah, I mean, I've done a lot of musical theater. So, I mean, I was on Broadway.
Not Playing Around! ft. Victor Ryan Robertson
Q: Can we talk about your foc and how you categorize yourself?
I started out kind of as a Rossini tenor and just Bel Canto, a lot of Nemorino's, Tonio's.

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

Focused on the nuances of opera, this show features lively discussions that blend traditional operatic topics with contemporary occurrences in the music world. Episodes often highlight the latest trends in opera, offering listeners insights into the compositions, performances, and cultural dialogues surrounding the art form. The hosts engage with a diverse range of guests, from well-known composers and performers to industry experts, making every episode a rich source of information and entertainment. Unique for its ability to weave elements of sports commentary into the conversation, the series aims to make opera more accessible and appealing to a broader audience by exploring its connections to popular culture.

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Recent guests on Opera Box Score include:

1. Amy Stebbins
2. Diana Syrse
3. Kevin Puts
4. Mark Campbell
5. Olaf Roth
6. Elena Langer
7. Gregory Spears
8. Soula Parassidis

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