Unpacking Opera: Recent Episodes
Unpacking Opera
In this podcast, young singers Emma Steiner and Cara Ellman attempt to bring modern voices to the world of opera. In each episode, they highlight an opera and synopsize it to make it more relatable, fun, or at the very least, understandable.
Emma chats with American Composer Michael Ching
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Politics. Building Bridges. Communism.
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The gals chat with Mark Moliterno and Kristin Roney, the founders of YogaVoice® (@theyogavoice)
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Risk. Power. Not Understanding Consent.
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Seduction. Faith. Aggressive Dancing.
Vocal excerpt provided by Rebecca Hundley (@rebeccahundley)
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The gals chat with Ingela Onstad: singer, coach, and founder of Creative Artistry
(@courageousartistry)
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The gals have some Mama Mia Margaritas with singer and musical theater expert Joey Rodriguez (@j3waythreat) in this special edition of Unpacking Opera After Hours.
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The gals have some Albert Herring Amaretto Sours with mezzo-soprano Roslinde Rivera (@roslinde_rivera)
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Heartbreak. Insanity. A lot of Beer.
Excerpts by Emma and Cara
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Flirtation. Pride. Gold Diggers Galore.
Musical excerpts provided by Chancelor Barbaree (@chance.the.singer) and Misha Audis (@mishaquartergray)
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Cara chats with Dr. Ron Witzke about the challenges of audition season.
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Grief. Family conflict. A very unpleasant woman.
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Crime. Rampant Lies. Men Causing Problems.
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The gals drink some Macbeth Mules with mezz-soprano and spooky queen Ashley West-Davis. (@ashleywestdavis)
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The gals talk pedagogy with professor and performer Dr. Gregory Brookes.
https://www.depts.ttu.edu/music/aboutus/faculty/gregory-brookes.php
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Magic. Sacrifice. Mermaid Drama.
With vocal excerpt provided by Frances Venditte (@frances178)
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Prophecies. Politics. Bloodthirsty Wives.
Vocal excerpt provided by Paul Leland Hill (@papa.hichew)
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The gals chat with early music expert Dr. William Averill about the world of Baroque Opera.
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The gals have some Bellini Bellinis with mezzo-soprano Maddy Smith (@maddysm.th)
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Fatal Friendships. Missed Opportunities. Men hurting their own feelings.
Vocal excerpt provided by Casey Joiner (@ckeenanmusic)
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Class Issues. Abuse of Power. Pranks on Pranks on Pranks.
Vocal excerpts provided by Avery Mahan (@avemahan) Paul Leland Hill (@papa.hichew) and Cara Ellman (@caraellmansoprano).
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The gals chat with singers Gerald Dolter and Eric Stoklossa about their international opera careers.
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The gals have some Musetta Modelos with Bill West-Davis (@b_westdavis)
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Friendship. Murder. Simps.
Vocal excerpts provided by Abbi Hobbs (@abigalehobbsmezzo) and Maddy Smith (@maddysm.th)
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Deception. Revelry. Bat suits.
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Vocal excerpts provided by Marie Smithwick (@mezzo.smitty), Emma Steiner (@emmalouisesteiner) Kristen Gilles (krstnmxrie)
The gals chat with singers Spencer Ruwe, Eric Ferring, and Jill Grove about the LGBTQIA+ community in opera.
@spencerruwe
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The gals drink Don Ginvonnis with soprano Alissa Henderson (@alissa_hende)
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Blood oaths. The downfall of the gods. A mistreated horse.
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Gods in disguise. Courage versus arrogance. A really rude teenager.
Vocal excerpt provided by Nicholas Simpson (@tenorsimpson)
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Destiny. Family Betrayal. Twins being way too close.
Vocal excerpt provided by Jayme Vaughn-Linebarger (@jaymesings)
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Greed. Power. Gods making questionable decisions.
Vocal excerpt provided by Casey Joiner (@ckeenanmusic)
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The gals have Lucia Lemon Drops with Dr. Shayna Tayloe (@shaynatayloe)
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The gals chat with singer, teacher, and summer program coordinator Dr. Rebecca Hays.
https://www.depts.ttu.edu/music/aboutus/faculty/rebecca-wascoe.php
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Revenge. Deceit. Murder Clowns.
Vocal excerpt provided by Edgar Sierra (@egdar_si)
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Jealousy. Bargaining. A Gross Old Man.
Vocal excerpt by Dr. Rebecca Hays
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Passion. Greed. Sugar babies.
Musical excerpt provided by Emily Holter
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The gals have some pineapple margs with tenor Edgar Sierra (edgar_si)
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The gals have a chat with collegiate instructor and international performer, mezzo-soprano Jill Grove.
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Human nature. The testing of fidelity. Men putting their girlfriends in stressful situations for fun.
Musical excerpts provided by Cara Ellman (caraellmansoprano) , Kristen Gillis (krstnmxrie) , and Spencer Ruwe (spencerruwe)
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Sacrifice. Deception. Too Many Cousins.
Vocal excerpt provided by Alaina Galt (@alainagalt)
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Kindness over Pride. Rags to Riches. Really Rude Sisters.
vocal excerpt provided by Edgar Sierra (edgar_si)
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The gals chat with portfolio artist Cindy Sadler about hows her summer program adapted to COVID- 19.
*This episode was recorded over zoom, resulting in less than optimal sound quality.
Love and War. Family Secrets. A lot of Dads.
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The gals have some Elixir of Love with contralto Casey Joiner.
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The gals talk to singers Karina Lago (@adventuresofablindsoprano) and Sarah Scofield (@scof97) about accessibility for singers with physical and learning disabilities.
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Love Against All Odds. Addiction. White People Causing Problems for No Reason.
Vocal excerpt provided by Kristen Gillis (@krstnmxrie )
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A power hungry family. Holy wrath. A soprano who can't help but snatch a crown.
Vocal excerpt provided by Gerald Dolter.
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Unrequited Love. Class Divides. Using Wine to Make People Love You.
Musical excerpt provided by Edgar Sierra (@edgar_si)
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The gals talk to Axel Englund, the author of Deviant Opera: Sex Power and Perversion Onstage.
- The content of this episode may be unsuitable for young listeners.
@deviant_opera
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Children Saving the Day. A House of Snacks. Real Intense Trauma Bonding.
Vocal excerpt provided by Shayna Tayloe (@shaynatayloe)
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Feuding Families. Star Crossed Lovers. Children Making Poor Decisions.
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Uniting Nations. Fatal Love. A Really Pissed Off Sorceress.
Vocal excerpt provided by Madeleine Smith (@maddysm.th)
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The gals sit down for a zoom panel with singers Tingting Tang (@t_t_t88) Kristen Gilles (@krstnmxrie) and Edgar Sierra (edgar_si) to discuss racial diversity and inclusion.
Due to COVID-19, this interview was done virtually. Please excuse sound quality and wifi connection issues.
The gals enjoy some Bohemian Hot Chocolates with mezzo-soprano Marie Smithwick
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Exile. Sacrifice. A Really Toxic Love Triangle.
Vocal excerpts provided by Emma Steiner ( @emmalouisesteiner) and Misha Audis (@mishaquartergray).
The Bohemian Life. Rampant Disease. Guys Being Dudes.
Vocal excerpt provided by Kristen Gillis (@kmariesoprano).
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Love at First Sight. Vengeance. A Whole Lot of Pranks. Vocal excerpts provided by Edgar Sierra ( @edgar_si) and the pod's own Cara Ellman (caraellmansoprano).
Join the gals in their first installment of their interview series: Opera Talk. This week they discuss mental health in the opera field with their guest, mezzo-soprano Alice Anne Light. Zoom technology and weak wifi presented some particular audio challenges, so turn up your volume, put in your headphones, and listen in!
Revelry. Deceit. Men being gross.
Musical excerpts by Spencer Ruwe (@spencerruwe) Cara Ferro (@caraferro) and Brianna Perez (@briannaperezsoprano).
Forbidden Love. Weird Older Brothers. A Soprano Losing her Damn Mind.
Musical Exceprts provided by Emily Holter (@somedays194) and Rafael Powell II (@powellwoodwinds).
Temptation. Eternal Damnation. Handsome French Satan.
Vocal excerpts provided by Abbi Hobbs (@abbihobbs) and Alissa Henderson (@alissa_hende).
The gals and soprano Kristen Gillis sit down with some Broke Girl Margs for an opera themed Drunk History.
Hang out with the gals while they read the most hilariously horrific performance experiences written in by listeners.
Heartbreak. Undying Love. Tuberculosis.
Musical excerpt provided by soprano Emily Holter. (@somedays194)
Betrayal. Sacrifice. Americans being problematic.
Musical excerpt provided by soprano Tingting Tang.
Passion. Jealousy. Confusing and ambiguous notions about women.
Musical excerpt provided by mezzo-soprano Misha Audis. (Instagram: @mishaquartergray)
An introduction to Unpacking Opera, a new podcast with young singers Emma Steiner and Cara Ellman.