Mozart for Muscles!

Mozart for Muscles!

Author: Opera Box Score November 27, 2025 Duration: 52:51
[@ 2 min] Alright, this week…It’s Thanksgiving! There are so many ways to find, experience, and learn about opera in the 21st century, and we at Opera Box Score are feeling grateful for all of them. And, hey, if you’re feeling grateful for opera content, I can suggest at least one donation link on operaboxscore.com that you can use to prove it… [@ 28 min] Plus, in the Two Minute Drill...protestors breach security at the Met, and a study shows that listening to opera at the gym can, like, tot...

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: 50

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Our Man in Hawaii! ft. Dane Lam [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:35
[@ 4 min] Alright, this week…we go Inside the Huddle with Dane Lam! Just in time for AAPI Heritage Month, the Australian-Chinese-Singaporean conductor shares his perspective on the state of opera in the Asia-Pacific, as…
A Tenor in Your DMs! ft. Anthony Gregory [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:04
[@ 3 min] Alright, this week…Anthony Gregory goes Inside the Huddle. The British tenor is currently starring in the title role of 'Glaucus and Scylla' at Opernhaus Zürich, under the baton of Emmanuelle Haïm. This summer,…
The Champagne of Countertenors! ft. Randall Scotting [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:19
[@ 12 min] Alright, this week…Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced their 26/27 season, and we break down the stats, report who’s active on the roster, and ask the all-important question…will Luck Be a Lady at the Lyric n…
The Anti-Fachist! ft. Adam Smith [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:57
[@ 6 min] Alright, this week…we go Inside the Huddle with Adam Smith! The British tenor made his Met debut in Madame Butterfly last month and continues his breakout season, starring in the Spring run of the Zeffirelli Bo…
Period Performance Pelléas! ft. Opera Atelier [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:41
[@ 6 min] Alright, this week…we go Inside the Huddle with Marshall Pynkowski and Jeannette Lajeunesse Zingg, co-artistic directors of Opera Atelier, the company that built its reputation of lavish productions of operas f…
Diamond Bass-Baritone José van Dam! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:22
[@ 2 min] Alright, this week…it’s a very important Hall of Fame induction for the late, great Jose Van Dam! The legendary Belgian bass-baritone finally breaks our streak of inductees that are either sopranos, tenors, or…
Bel Canto Boss! ft. Rosa Feola [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:05
[@ 3 min] Alright, this week…Alright, this week…We go Inside the Huddle with Rosa Feola! The Italian lyric soprano joins us from Naples, where she is singing the title role of Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor. Tomorrow, h…
Marty Mediocre! ft. Susanne Burgess [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:42
[@ 3 min] Alright, this week…Susanne Burgess goes Inside the Huddle! The British-American soprano is about to compete in the quadrathlon known as The Tales of Hoffman, singing the Four Heroines at Florentine Opera this w…
One Vivaldi Battle After Another! ft. Hugh Cutting [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:43
[@ 2 min] Alright, this week…Countertenor Hugh Cutting takes a Free Throw! The OBS artist-to-watch is set to perform with the Irish Baroque Orchestra in Manhattan later this month ,and joins us from England with dodgy au…
The Diva Dance! ft. Christopher Tin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:07
[@ 7 min] Alright, this week…Just back from his trip to Milan, composer-conductor Christopher Tin takes a Free Throw on his collaboration with men’s figure skating silver medalist Yuma Kagiyama….and we’ll tack on our fin…