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Opera Road Trip

OperaVision
Opera
Vienna
Performances
Sirene Operntheater
Theater an Der Wien
Ukraine
Johann Strauss
Italy
Russian Aggression
Culture
Ireland
Alps
Irish National Opera
Wexford Festival Opera
Singing Competitions
Teatro San Cassiano
Women In Conducting
Cultural Politics
Giuseppe Verdi
Monteverdi's Orfeo

Opera Road Trip (2025-2027) is OperaVision's two-year podcast series, a journey through the 17 countries that currently partner with OperaVision, discovering their operatic history and current relationship with the artform, and meeting along the way young talents finding their voice and seasoned professionals who have devoted their lives to the stage, discovering the diverse paths that have led th... more

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Polish opera takes centre stage in this episode of Opera Road Trip. From Warsaw to Kraków, Gdańsk and Poznań, Sebastian F. Schwarz explores how Poland built one of Europe's most resilient and decentralised operatic ecosystems.

Introduced at the roy... more

In this episode of Opera Road Trip, host Sebastian F. Schwarz turns to Croatia as a revealing case study for the operatic realities of smaller European countries. Blessed with one of the most striking Mediterranean coastlines and internationally know... more

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In this episode of Opera Road Trip, host Sebastian Schwarz turns the spotlight from national operatic traditions to a crucial gateway for emerging artists: singing competitions. Against the backdrop of increasingly opaque casting processes, the episo... more

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Opera Road Trip is Operavision's new two-year podcast series, a journey through the 17 countries that currently partner with OperaVision, discovering their operatic history and current relationship with the artform, and meeting along the way young ta... more

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Beata Klatka
Director of the Stanisław Moniuszko Vocal Competition
Polish National Opera
Episode: Singing competitions - Has the jury reached a verdict?
Lars Flaaten
Director of the Queen Sonja Singing Competition
Queen Sonja Competition
Episode: Singing competitions - Has the jury reached a verdict?
Andrew Watts
Director of the International Voice Competition of Sertogenbosch
International Voice Competition
Episode: Singing competitions - Has the jury reached a verdict?
Kristina Mkhitaryan
Soprano, winner of various singing competitions
Metropolitan Opera, Vienna State Opera
Episode: Singing competitions - Has the jury reached a verdict?
Shira Patchornik
Soprano, winner of the Cesti Competition
Various Opera Houses
Episode: Singing competitions - Has the jury reached a verdict?
Kristine Tornquist
Co-founder and director of Sirene Operntheater
Sirene Operntheater
Episode: Toast au champagne - Opera in Vienna
Jury Everhartz
Co-founder and director of Sirene Operntheater
Sirene Operntheater
Episode: Toast au champagne - Opera in Vienna
Stefan Herheim
Intendant of Theater an der Wien and acclaimed opera director
Theater an der Wien
Episode: Toast au champagne - Opera in Vienna
Walter Weidringer
Vienna's leading music journalist
Die Presse
Episode: Toast au champagne - Opera in Vienna

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Sebastian Schwarz
Host exploring the culture and community surrounding opera, with a focus on emerging talents and established professionals in the art form.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
  • Extraordinary insights

    Thank to OperaVision & Nina Brazier for bringing us this candid insight to the world of Young Artist Programmes. It really helps to demystify the process that is usually kept under wraps. Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Frankfurt 2020
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the candid insights shared about the world of young artist programs, especially the efforts to demystify the challenges faced by emerging opera talents.
The content is praised for shedding light on the relevance of opera in contemporary society, highlighting its enduring significance and the importance of community engagement in the art form.

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Toast au champagne - Opera in Vienna
Q: How do you see your role in nurturing emerging artists?
As an Intendant, Stefan aims to inspire new directors by sharing his experiences and fostering collaboration.
First stop: Italia
Q: Francesco, is Italy still an operatic superpower?
Francesco asserts that Italy remains an opera superpower, emphasizing the importance of innovation alongside preserving traditions in opera houses.
First stop: Italia
Q: How would you describe the current state of opera in Italy?
Alberto addresses the issue of opera in Italy, saying it is culturally behind and struggling with a shrinking audience that prefers familiar productions over innovative ones.
First stop: Italia
Q: Are artistic directors ready for female conductors in Italy?
Danila reflects that while there are more opportunities for female conductors, biases do exist, and not everyone is open to the change, illustrating the ongoing struggle for gender equality in conducting roles.
First stop: Italia
Q: Danila, how did you come to opera?
Danila explains her initial hesitance towards opera, which changed during her postgraduate studies as she recognized the emotional depth and orchestration in operatic performances, particularly through a powerful moment in Tosca.

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The content explores the vibrant and diverse operatic culture across 17 partner countries of a particular initiative. Each episode takes listeners on a journey through the historical significance, contemporary relevance, and unique narratives of opera in various regions. From intimate conversations with young talents to discussions with seasoned professionals, the series captures personal stories and the evolution of opera, focusing on various themes such as competitions, community engagement, and the challenges of maintaining cultural heritage amid contemporary issues. It highlights a commitment to the ongoing relevance of opera as an art form and its powerful role in storytelling and cultural identity, making it appealing for both establi... more

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1. Beata Klatka
2. Lars Flaaten
3. Andrew Watts
4. Kristina Mkhitaryan
5. Shira Patchornik
6. Kristine Tornquist
7. Jury Everhartz
8. Stefan Herheim

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