Shows We Want to See! ft. Huw Montague Rendall

Shows We Want to See! ft. Huw Montague Rendall

Author: Opera Box Score September 19, 2024 Duration: 1:06:55
[@ 2 min] t’s fall, time for pumpkin-spice and football, and the OBS team shortlists what we want to see in the 2024-2025 opera season... [@ 21 min] And speaking of people you’ll want to hear this season, we have a Free Throw from Oliver’s super-crush Huw Montague Rendall as he gets set to make his house and role debut as Billy Budd in Vienna. [@ 28 min] Plus, we have a Philly-style sendoff for George in the Listener Mailbag, along with a pair of listener field reports from New York C...

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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Podcast Episodes
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…
Pod God! ft. Cecilia Molinari [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:14
[@ 2 min] Alright, this week…we go Inside the Huddle with Cecilia Molinari! Last Sunday, the Italian mezzo-soprano wrapped her US debut at Lyric Opera of Chicago, just in time to return home for the closing ceremonies in…
The Benito Bowl! ft. Andrzej Filończyk [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:03
[@ 4 min] Alright, this week…Andrzej Filończyk goes Inside the Huddle as he is set to return to the Met for the limited bonus run of The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay beginning next week. Can the Polish bariton…
Legion of Boomy Bass-Baritones! ft. Denyce Graves [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:23
[@ 6 min] Alright, this week…we handicap the Big Game between New England and Seattle, the best way we know how: OPERA COMPANY cage match! Benjamin Sokol, a member of the Ryan Opera Center, joins us to fill in the consid…
All-Court Baritone Joseph Lattanzi! ft. Joyce DiDonato [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:49
[@ 2 min] Alright, this week…as the national 10th anniversary tour of the trailblazing opera 'Fellow Travelers' is set to launch next month, one of the stars of the tour, baritone Joseph Lattanzi, goes Inside the Huddle…
The Battle for the Soul of Opera! ft. Caitlin Vincent [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:38
[@ 4 min] Alright, this week…In addition to everything else that’s happening in the world, there’s a War On Opera! We go Inside the Huddle with librettist (and war correspondent) Caitlin Vincent, author of 'Opera Wars: I…
The Papageno Sessions! ft. Will Liverman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:11
[@ 3 min] Alright, this week…we tip off 2026 with a Free Throw from WIll Liverman. The baritone, composer and pianist has a shot at winning TWO Grammys next month! He’ll share a story on the making of his grammy-nominate…
Oops! All Operettas! ft. Michael Spyres [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:40
Happy New Year! This week, enjoy a Replay of some of our favorite segments of 2025! [@ 2 min] First up, from August, a 'Chalk Talk' on the history of Grammy winning operas and singers...If you had to guess who had more n…