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Opera For Everyone

Opera for Everyone
Opera
Die Zauberflöte
Enlightenment
Mozart
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Shakespeare
Masonic Tradition
Pamina
Papageno
Tamino
The Queen Of the Night
Henry Purcell
Amahl and the Night Visitors
Lulu
La Forza Del Destino
Lisa Reagan
Opera For Everyone
KHOL
Roméo Et Juliette
Zoroastrianism

Opera for Everyone is a radio show and podcast that makes opera understandable, accessible, and enjoyable for all. Pat Wright hosts the show, inviting guest co-hosts to participate in the mission she and Keely Herron developed after lively discussions of operas they had enjoyed seeing together. Music soars. Epiphanies abound. Hilarity ensues. The show airs Sundays from 9.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. on 8... more

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Can a young man win a wife through a singing competition?  He just might, if he’s in Richard Wagner’s romantic comedy (yes, you read that right, “Richard Wagner’s romantic comedy,”) Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg.  Young Walter may not be trained in ... more

Ill-fated lovers caught up in a world incapable of supporting love not sanctioned by officialdom… it’s a story for the ages.  Join Pat and Kathleen for their third look at the Romeo and Juliet story in operatic form, I Capuleti e I Montecchi, by bel ... more

“Seems an opera house is the perfect place for mischief and mayhem,” says the hard-boiled Inspector Cristina as she seeks to unravel the mystery at the heart of Overture to Murder, the meticulously researched third book of Erica Miner’s “Julia Kogan ... more

A great story is one that we are never done with, and there are few stories in human history with as many retellings and reimaginings as the epic tale of Romeo and Juliet.  Nicola Vaccai wrote this 1825 opera based not on the Elizabethan play, but on... more

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Recent Guests

Gerald Malone
Opera critic for ReactionLife and director of the Metropolitan Opera Club
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Episode: Ep. 123 Mozart's Idomeneo
Ben Manis
Guest conductor and music expert
Episode: Ep. 121 Mozart's Die Zauberflöte
Kathleen Van De Wille
Guest co-host and opera enthusiast.
Episode: Ep. 120 Gounod's Roméo et Juliette
Lisa Reagan
Multi-talented musician with works in opera and music composition
Episode: Ep. 116 Verdi's La Forza del Destino & Lisa Reagan's What We Need Is Here
Emily Cohen
Executive Director of KHOL and former supernumerary
KHOL
Episode: Ep. 113 L’Italiana in Algeri by Rossini

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Pat Wright
Host of Opera For Everyone, known for her engaging discussions and inviting guests to share their insights on operatic works.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 333 ratings
  • Opera for everyone

    The gentlest, most beautiful podcast that is basically people talking enthusiastically and accessibly about something they love and want you to love too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    obchaudhri
    Australia7 months ago
  • A freaking masterpiece

    Great show. Learned, witty, and beautiful. Thanks a lot!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    toggrikk
    Sweden9 months ago
  • Opera Newbie

    I am an opera fan without having the benefit of seeing many of them in person. After the pandemic restrictions were eased, I started trying out new things to find out what I was missing. My first opera was Othello. I became hooked and determined to see as many as I could. I am so glad this podcast exists. It helps if there is an explanation for the story and now, before I attend a performance, I listen to this program or, if I find one that I am potentially interested in, I will listen just to f... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lowengirl
    United States10 months ago
  • Such a Gem

    What a joy this podcast is. Psyched to get it when new ones become available. Grateful for the effort!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    swanie227
    United Statesa year ago
  • Nice Opera Podcast

    I bet you have the opera Ruddigore (The Witch’s Curse) on this

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tara starlong
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the informative and entertaining discussions about opera, often highlighting that it makes the genre accessible and less intimidating.
The humor and chemistry between hosts and guests are frequently praised, providing a delightful listening experience.
Some feedback suggests a desire for more depth in musical analysis and details about operatic elements, aiming for a balance between entertainment and education.

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Ep. 125 Puccini's Il Tabarro & Erica Miner's Overture to Murder
Q: What made you decide to go in the direction of writing Murder Mysteries set in an operatic opera house or opera festival?
I found out that an opera house can be actually a perfect environment for mischief and mayhem.

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This podcast immerses listeners in the captivating world of opera, striving to make it approachable and enjoyable for audiences of all backgrounds. Insights into various operatic works, historical contexts, and thematic explorations are combined with engaging discussions, humorous anecdotes, and artistic commentary. Each episode features insightful conversations with knowledgeable guests, enhancing the understanding of operas, their composers, and their narratives, which has garnered a following among both seasoned opera fans and newcomers alike. The lively discussions encourage listeners to appreciate opera's rich tapestry of emotion and drama, making the show a unique entry point for anyone curious about this classical art form.

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3. The New Yorker Radio Hour
4. In Our Time
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Opera For Everyone launched 8 years ago and published 126 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Ben Manis
3. Kathleen Van De Wille
4. Lisa Reagan
5. Emily Cohen

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