Faster, Higher, Stronger! ft. Elizabeth DeShong

Faster, Higher, Stronger! ft. Elizabeth DeShong

Author: Opera Box Score July 24, 2025 Duration: 57:13
[@ 6 min] Alright, this week…We go Inside the Huddle with Elizabeth DeShong, who has entered the She Can Sing Anything stage of her career. Set to return to Chicago next month for Alcina, Haymarket Opera’s debut at Ravinia Festival, the American mezzo and bel canto boss reveals The Role She is Dying to Sing. [@ 25 min] And then…they say We Had No Idea…which, to us, means they haven’t been listening to Opera Box Score. Yes, Classical Music DOES have a sexual abuse problem, and in other news, ...

Imagine a place where the soaring drama of the opera house meets the passionate, stat-filled debates of the sports bar. That’s the unique territory covered by Opera Box Score. This isn't a stuffy lecture on classical music; it’s a lively, opinionated conversation that treats opera with the same fervent analysis you’d give to a championship game. Each episode digs into the performances, the vocal techniques, and the sheer athleticism required on stage, breaking it down in a way that’s accessible whether you’re a seasoned aficionado or just curious about what all the shouting is about. You’ll hear discussions that feel more like post-game commentary, debating the highlights and missteps from recent productions, legendary recordings, and current stars. The hosts bring a genuine, unfiltered enthusiasm to every topic, arguing over a singer’s top form with the same intensity as debating a player’s MVP season. By blending the worlds of music commentary and sports talk, this podcast reveals the unexpected thrill and competitive spirit at the heart of opera. Tune in for a fresh, engaging take that proves the drama in the pit and on the stage is every bit as gripping as any sporting event.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Duration: 1:18:31
[@ 6 min] Alright, this week…it’s a Santa Fe Spectacular! First, we go Inside the Huddle with THEIR hometown hero, Kevin Burdette. The American bass, dubbed the “Robin Williams of Opera,” recently gave his 100th performa…
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Duration: 1:03:28
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Win everything! Win everywhere! ft. Joshua Winograde [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:06
[@ 4 min] Alright, this week…We go Inside the Huddle with Joshua Winograde, one of opera’s leading administrators and now-director of opera studies at Rice’s Shepherd School of Music. Is this the interview that finally l…
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Duration: 1:03:13
[@ 5 min] Alright, this week…Jacquelyn Stucker goes Inside the Huddle. The American soprano joins us from Santa Fe Opera where she is set to make her role debut as the Governess in The Turn of the Screw. Will the Governe…
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Duration: 55:12
[@ 4 min] Alright, this week…live (on tape) from Opera Theatre of St Louis, Anthony León goes Inside the Huddle to tell the story of his career acceleration after winning Operalia in 2022. The American born Cuban-Columbi…
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Duration: 1:04:59
[@ 2 min] Alright, this week...former countertenor, now baritone and stage director Drew Minter goes Inside the Huddle to preview Haymarket Opera’s upcoming production of Vinci’s Artaserse. [@ 30 min] And then…in 'Chalk…
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Duration: 58:54
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Duration: 1:04:31
[@ 5 min] Alright, this week…we go Inside the Huddle with Julia Bullock (!!!). The distinctive soprano and muse of John Adams just wrapped the Met premiere production of Antony and Cleopatra and is sticking around Lincol…
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Duration: 1:14:42
[@ 3 min] Alright, this week…it’s an Inside the Huddle double header! First, we'll speak with tenor Josh Lovell, who will be playing Jupiter in Atlanta Opera’s production of Semele. [@ 27 min] We’ll also talk to Castle o…
American Excellence! ft. Sylvia McNair and Ricky Ian Gordon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:16
[@1 min] Alright, this week…Our regular recording day is Monday. Since that’s Memorial Day, the team is taking a patriotic time-out and we bring you two Inside the Huddle features with great American artists: Ricky Ian G…