Key Change Season 2 Preview

Key Change Season 2 Preview

Author: The Santa Fe Opera March 6, 2019 Duration: 1:05

7 American opera companies, 4 new commissions, 2 workshops... Opera for All Voices is back with Season 2 of Key Change!

Andrea Fellows Walters and Brandon Neal take you on a journey behind the scenes of commissioning new opera, reaching new audiences and supporting emerging artists.

This season, we're digging even deeper into the most compelling topics and questions that are shaping the future of opera in America.

Season 2 drops April 10th, 2019. Subscribe now to be the first to listen!

 

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Key Change is a production of The Santa Fe Opera in collaboration with Opera for All Voices.

Produced and edited by Andrea Klunder at The Creative Impostor Studios

Hosts: Andrea Fellows Walters and Brandon Neal

Audio Engineer: Kabby at Kabby Sound Studios in Santa Fe

Theme music by Rene Orth with Corrie Stallings, mezzo-soprano, and Joe Becktell, cello.

Cover art by David Tousley

 


OFAV Consortium Members:  Lyric Opera for Kansas City, Minnesota Opera, Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, San Francisco Opera, Sarasota Opera and Seattle Opera.

This podcast is made possible due to the generous funding from the Melville Hankins Family Foundation, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, and an OPERA America Innovation Grant, supported by the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation.  

To learn more about Opera for All Voices, visit us at SantaFeOpera.org


Hosted by Anna Garcia and Olga Perez Flora, Key Change pulls back the curtain on the real world of opera, moving beyond the spotlight to explore the foundations of a life in this art form. This podcast from The Santa Fe Opera isn't just about performances; it's a practical and thoughtful conversation about craft, resilience, and connection. Each episode delves into how artists and administrators cultivate a deeper relationship with the voice itself, the stories being told, and the communities they serve. The discussions get into the tangible realities of building a career that is both artistically fulfilling and sustainable over the long term, addressing challenges and opportunities that rarely make it to the stage. Whether you're a young singer navigating your path, an educator shaping future talents, a dedicated fan, or simply curious about the inner workings of the performing arts, this series offers genuine insight. Tune in for honest dialogues that illuminate the multifaceted journey of an opera professional, making this podcast a unique resource for anyone invested in the future of music and storytelling.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 68

Key Change
Podcast Episodes
04: Dollars and Sense: where does the money come from? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:32
For such an ambitious undertaking as Opera for All Voices (OFAV) -- balancing the needs of multiple companies, production budgets planned years in advance, the commission of new works with very little to go on up front,…
02: What's in a name? The Origin Story of Opera for All Voices [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:18
Opera for All Voices (OFAV) wasn't always "Opera for All Voices." Amidst endless brainstorming sessions, redefining family programming, seeking edgier content, aligning with social justice themes, addressing significant…
Season 1: Creating New Opera - Key Change Preview [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16
Starting June 29th, The Santa Fe Opera brings you Key Change, a series exploring the commission and creation of new operas and their connection to our industry, our communities, and our future. Will we fail? Will we succ…