Baroque Banter: Episode 08 - The Music Scene

Baroque Banter: Episode 08 - The Music Scene

Author: Pinchgut Opera January 27, 2021 Duration: 49:08
In this episode, Erin Helyard discusses the music scene — those moments in opera where music itself is the topic, and the characters allude to singing or playing or they actually sing a song! Because everything else is sung, how do these “songs” function? Erin explains that there are three kinds of music scene: the song-within-the-opera, the gratuitous music scene, and “meta-opera” (where opera is itself referenced). Erin delves into examples of the music scene from operas of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries and uncovers how librettists, composers, and performers responded to this most interesting of challenges.

Behind every great performance is a story waiting to be told. Baroque Banter, from the team at Pinchgut Opera, pulls back the velvet curtain on the world of Baroque music, offering a backstage pass to the people and ideas that bring these centuries-old works to vibrant life. This isn't just a series of recordings; it's a conversation. You'll hear from the exceptional artists and fearless creative teams, including insights from the acclaimed Orchestra of the Antipodes and its ARIA Award-winning Artistic Director, Erin Helyard. Each episode delves into the process of taking masterpieces from the Baroque era and making them feel immediate, vivid, and thrilling. Whether the discussion centers on a dazzling opera production or the intricacies of an intimate concert, the goal is to explore how this music resonates today. Tune in to discover the craft, the historical context, and the sheer passion that defines a Pinchgut production. This podcast provides a deeper appreciation for the wonder of Baroque music, designed to enrich the experience for seasoned lovers and curious newcomers alike. Let the banter begin.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 37

Baroque Banter
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Duration: 23:45
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Baroque Banter: Episode 13 - Baroque Ornamentation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:24
In this podcast, Artistic Director Erin Helyard delves into the vibrant world of baroque ornamentation. Singers both then and now are expected to ornament their music in an exciting way that shows off their technique and…
Baroque Banter: Episode 12 Pre-performance podcast - Platée [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:31
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Baroque Banter: Episode 11 -The Economics of Opera [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:59
We are thrilled to present a new episode of Baroque Banter, The Economics of Opera. In this fascinating episode, Erin examines how opera was run and funded in the age of Monteverdi, Cavalli and Cesti; who got paid the mo…
Baroque Banter: Episode 09 -Pre-performance podcast: Vespers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:06
Genevieve Lang sits down with Pinchgut Opera's Artistic Director Erin Helyard to provide some great insights and information about Pinchgut Opera's performance of Monteverdi's Vespers. Perfect listening to prepare for yo…
Baroque Banter: Episode 07 - The Love Duet [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:30
In the newest episode of our podcast series, Baroque Banter - The Love Duet, Erin Helyard discusses the love duet in baroque opera and the intense emotions it helps to convey - from blissful love to total despair. Erin d…