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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
Dramaturgy
Lyric Opera
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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[@ 6 min] Alright, this week…we go Inside the Huddle with Adam Smith! The British tenor made his Met debut in Madame Butterfly last month and continues his breakout season, starring in the Spring run of the Zeffirelli Boheme production beginning this... more

[@ 6 min] Alright, this week…we go Inside the Huddle with Marshall Pynkowski and Jeannette Lajeunesse Zingg, co-artistic directors of Opera Atelier, the company that built its reputation of lavish productions of operas from the French Baroque, and is... more

[@ 2 min] Alright, this week…it’s a very important Hall of Fame induction for the late, great Jose Van Dam! The legendary Belgian bass-baritone finally breaks our streak of inductees that are either sopranos, tenors, or Georg Solti…

[@ 44 min] And t... more

[@ 3 min] Alright, this week…Alright, this week…We go Inside the Huddle with Rosa Feola! The Italian lyric soprano joins us from Naples, where she is singing the title role of Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor. Tomorrow, her album of rare Donizetti Son... more

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Recent Guests

Rosa Feola
Soprano, Donizetti specialist, guest on the show
Opera singer
Episode: Bel Canto Boss! ft. Rosa Feola
Susanne Burgess
Star of Florentine Opera's Tales of Hoffmann, Four Heroines
Florentine Opera
Episode: Marty Mediocre! ft. Susanne Burgess
Hugh Cutting
Countertenor, guest performer
Irish Baroque Orchestra
Episode: One Vivaldi Battle After Another! ft. Hugh Cutting
Christopher Tin
Composer and conductor known for his work in operatic music and figure skating collaborations
Episode: The Diva Dance! ft. Christopher Tin
Cecilia Molinari
Italian mezzo-soprano known for her work in bel canto and baroque music.
Episode: Pod God! ft. Cecilia Molinari
Andrzej Filończyk
Polish baritone and star of 'The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay'
Metropolitan Opera
Episode: The Benito Bowl! ft. Andrzej Filończyk
Denyce Graves
Renowned opera singer
Episode: Legion of Boomy Bass-Baritones! ft. Denyce Graves
Joseph Lattanzi
Baritone and performer
Episode: All-Court Baritone Joseph Lattanzi! ft. Joyce DiDonato
Joyce DiDonato
Renowned mezzo-soprano and vocal coach
Episode: All-Court Baritone Joseph Lattanzi! ft. Joyce DiDonato

Hosts

Weston Williams
Host with Opera Box Score affiliation; frequent presence and central voice in episodes.
Oliver Camacho
Co-host with broad role in discussions; frequent contributor.
Ashley Hardgrave
Co-host and occasional guest; multiple appearances and strong presence.
Matt Cummings
Co-host with consistent involvement; often part of panel discussions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 82 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 States3 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 States9 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

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Listeners praise the show for its mix of expertise and approachable, fun banter.
Fans value industry insight delivered with humor and accessibility.
Audiences enjoy the cross-over topics, especially sports, that make opera feel more relatable.

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Marty Mediocre! ft. Susanne Burgess
Q: So how are you feeling going into this really big assignment?
Burgess describes approaching Hoffmann's four heroines by preserving her own voice while exploring the distinct vocal identities required, embracing the challenge of precision, range, and the physical demands of the roles.
The Diva Dance! ft. Christopher Tin
Q: Can you tell us about how that all went down?
It involved collaboration with Yuma's team to adapt Puccini's music for a figure skating routine.
The Benito Bowl! ft. Andrzej Filończyk
Q: Can you talk about what's been like for you to have skipped all of these steps that American singers do?
Filończyk explained that he started singing on professional operatic stages immediately and credits his upbringing in an opera environment in Poland for his rapid rise in the industry.
Pod God! ft. Cecilia Molinari
Q: Are you relying on any of your sports training?
Molinari mentions her background in water polo and the gym training she undertook to prepare for her performances.
Pod God! ft. Cecilia Molinari
Q: What has it been like for you, having a career mostly based in Europe, the difference between singing in Paris and singing in Chicago?
She shares her fears about performing in larger venues like Lyric Opera but found that trusting her voice was key to her performance.

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A lively, conversation-driven show that bridges opera with pop culture, sports, and current events. Episodes frequently feature singers, composers, and industry insiders discussing performance practice, casting, finances, and marketing, often with a Chicago opera lens. A notable strength is blending deep opera knowledge with accessible banter and cross-disciplinary topics (e.g., sports, Olympics, figure skating), which can attract both opera aficionados and curious newcomers. The format tends to spotlight preparation, rehearsal anecdotes, and industry headlines, making it useful for listeners who want both artistic insight and timely industry chatter.

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1. Rosa Feola
2. Susanne Burgess
3. Hugh Cutting
4. Christopher Tin
5. Cecilia Molinari
6. Andrzej Filończyk
7. Denyce Graves
8. Joseph Lattanzi

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