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Opera Box Score

Opera Box Score
Opera
Santa Fe Opera
Metropolitan Opera
Lyric Opera Of Chicago
Opera Philadelphia
Don Giovanni
Olympics
Madame Butterfly
Detroit Opera
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…in tribute to the late, great Martina Arroyo, it's a replay of her induction into the OBS Hall of Fame originally broadcast in 2023...

[@ 40 min] Then, in ‘Listener Mailbag,’ a field report from the Met’s current product... more

[@ 6 min] Alright, this week…One of her generation’s finest signing actresses, the great Ileana Cotrubas is posthumously inducted into the OBS Hall of Fame…

[@ 33 min] Then, in ‘Listener Mailbag,’ a field report on what’s happening on the ground out... more

[@ 5 min] Alright, this week…It’s a Don G extravaganza! First, Christian Van Horn, star of the season opener at Lyric Opera of Chicago, takes a Free Throw on the strike at San Francisco Opera, and on self-producing his solo album! Then, Lyric Opera w... more

[@ 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

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Veramarie Baldoza
ASL interpreter for the performing arts
ASL Muse
Episode: Lucia di Lemurmoor! ft. Veramarie Baldoza and Christian Van Horn
Christian Van Horn
Opera singer, star baritone
Lyric Opera of Chicago
Episode: Lucia di Lemurmoor! ft. Veramarie Baldoza and Christian Van Horn
Louisa Proske
Director, co-founder of Heartbeat Opera
Heartbeat Opera
Episode: A Louisa Proske Tosca!
Andrew Potter
Bass opera singer, discussed retirement letter and career path
Metropolitan Opera; Des Moines Opera; other regional companies
Episode: Mall Walking Mephistopheles! ft. Andrew Potter
Andreas Scholl
German countertenor, longtime collaborator with Harmonia Mundi
Individual artist
Episode: Replay: Denyce Graves and Andreas Scholl!
Denyce Graves
Iconic mezzo-soprano and director
Independent artist / Opera director
Episode: Replay: Denyce Graves and Andreas Scholl!
Iván Ayón-Rivas
Peruvian tenor making his American debut as Lensky; interviewed about his career and vocal approach
Opera Rara; Santa Fe Opera
Episode: Bel Canto Bug ft. Iván Ayón-Rivas
Lucy Crowe
Rodolinda, Santa Fe performer, soprano
Santa Fe Opera
Episode: Lucy Crowe Sings the Four Last Songs! ft. Damien Sneed
Damien Sneed
Pianist, composer, arranger, Jessye Norman's recital partner
Various (noted collaboration with Jessye Norman)
Episode: Lucy Crowe Sings the Four Last Songs! ft. Damien Sneed

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 States10 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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Listeners praise the hosts' energy and accessibility for opera newcomers.
Guests are described as knowledgeable yet relatable, avoiding pretentious tones.

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Lucia di Lemurmoor! ft. Veramarie Baldoza and Christian Van Horn
Q: How does Veramarie Baldoza approach translating Don Giovanni into ASL without losing the music's nuance?
She researches the libretto with translations, watches the story to understand characters' motives, and collaborates with signers to align signs with musical and textual cues, including considering how signs reflect rhythm and tempo.
Bel Canto Bug ft. Iván Ayón-Rivas
Q: How does your Peruvian heritage influence your vocal approach and technique?
Ayón-Rivas explains that his upbringing, including exposure to mariachi and Peruvian singing roots, informs a natural lyrical quality and a voice that can lean into bel canto while remaining flexible enough for Verdi roles.
A Louisa Proske Tosca!
Q: How do you manage the balance between risk and institutional constraints?
I bring an independent maker's mindset, seek free resources, repurpose existing costumes, and push for a production that is deeply felt while still respecting the logistical realities of the company.
A Louisa Proske Tosca!
Q: What can audiences expect from Louisa Proske's Tosca in Detroit?
A very personal and intense interpretation that leans into the political dimensions of the piece, moving away from conventional grand-opera tropes toward a Bleak, thrilling storytelling style that remains true to Puccini's music.
A Louisa Proske Tosca!
Q: What was unique about The Mother of Us All and its realization in a museum setting?
It was a multi-institution collaboration that required rethinking traditional stage space, using Juilliard singers and a reduced ensemble to create an intimate yet museum-performative experience, with curators becoming partners rather than gatekeepers.

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Recent guests on Opera Box Score include:

1. Veramarie Baldoza
2. Christian Van Horn
3. Louisa Proske
4. Andrew Potter
5. Andreas Scholl
6. Denyce Graves
7. Iván Ayón-Rivas
8. Lucy Crowe

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