Baroque Banter: Episode 10 Pre-performance podcast - The Loves of Apollo & Dafne

Baroque Banter: Episode 10 Pre-performance podcast - The Loves of Apollo & Dafne

Author: Pinchgut Opera May 14, 2021 Duration: 23:14
Pre-opera podcast hosted by Genevieve Lang with very special guests, Pinchgut Opera Artistic Director Erin Helyard and Director Mitchell Butel. The Loves of Apollo & Dafne by Cavalli Directed by Mitchell Butel and featuring Alexandra Oomens, Max Riebl and Stacy Alleaume (fresh from her stand out performances with Opera Australia in La Traviata.) Pinchgut’s first opera performance in 18 months features an all-Australian cast, at the peak of their young careers, bringing Cavalli’s exceptionally beautiful work to life in all its ravishing glory. Come and experience this heart warming meditation on love, and be moved by an ancient tale made fresh when told by these wonderfully colourful characters who prove; love is never a walk in the park!

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
Podcast Episodes
Baroque Banter: Episode 06- In Conversation with Miriam Allan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:51
The next episode of our podcast series, Baroque Banter - In Conversation with Miriam Allan is out now. In this episode Erin Helyard is joined by one of his true contemporaries, soprano and self-proclaimed lover of chacon…
Baroque Banter: Episode 05 - The Lament [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:50
The newest episode of our podcast series, Baroque Banter, is available for you to listen to now. In episode 5, The Lament, Artistic Director Erin Helyard focuses on this very influential and important component of operat…