Season 3: What now?

Season 3: What now?

Author: The Santa Fe Opera January 20, 2021 Duration: 2:30
Key Change
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It doesn't seem that long ago, and yet... Remember when we used to gather in a theater with hundreds of other people to see a live show?

Remember how that felt? The excitement? The anticipation?

In this Season 3 trailer, we listen back to comments from our expectant audience recorded minutes before the world premiere of our first Opera for All Voices (OFAV) commission, Sweet Potato Kicks the Sun.

That premiere was over a year ago in October of 2019 -- we had done it, the realization of a dream!

Kittle did we know that in less than six months, a novel coronavirus would shutter theaters around the world ending live performances.

So what now? What happens when you have to put your dream on hold? How do artists create new work? Where is our audience and how do we connect?

What are the new opportunities for effective systemic, positive change that we may not have seen or been bold enough to implement without a global crisis?

And what does all of this mean for Opera for All Voices -- in the microcosm of opera and in the macro of this imperative and collective need to confront and heal?

Stay tuned. Key Change Season 3 starts February 2021.

P.S. Go back and listen to Seasons 1 & 2 to get up to speed and meet us for this next chapter in the OFAV story.

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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

Hosted by Andrea Fellows Fineberg

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

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.
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