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Interview with Barbara Smith Conrad: When I Rise
by Melissa Wimbish
Mezzo-soprano Barbara Smith Conrad is an internationally acclaimed opera singer with a fascinating history. Check out this brief interview in which she discusses the upcoming documentary When I Rise.
Click here for a fantastic article about the distinguished diva!
Interview in a “buttery leather chair” with Maestro Dudamel
by Melissa Wimbish
“Bohemian” opera conductor, Gustavo Dudamel is featured in this interview with Patricia Zohn earlier this month:
“…it must be tough — everyone saying he is the savior of classical music” remarks Zohn, “Those are pretty big shoes to fill. So I ask him to show me his shoes. He laughs and sticks out [...]
Interview with Teary Fleming and Steamy Hvorostovsky
by Melissa Wimbish
If you have not seen the Met broadcast of Eugene Onegin, change that immediately! This interview serves a heaping portion of stars with Bubbles on the mic along with Renée Fleming and Dmitri Hvorostovsky as the interviewees.
Up Close and Personal…With a Throat
by Melissa Wimbish
This is more like a “making of the interview” but you’ll probably find it interesting. Look how cool it looks when you lower that larynx!
U R a Brand!
by Melissa Wimbish
Time for a civilian perspective!
What makes you special? In this interview with Ben Franklin Award winner Catherine Kaputa, she discusses why “You are a Brand!” and tells us more about her book U R a Brand!
How do you feel about the “branding process”? Do you think “branding” is important for opera?
Johnny Carson’s Interview with Jackie!
by Melissa Wimbish
Oh, Jackie! You are such a great lady.
Nothing says America like The Johnny Carson Show. Here is the one and only Marilyn Horne discussing her nickname, the piece of mucous that wouldn’t dare fall down, and reviewers. She sings at the beginning too…with a cold…and Johnny Carson’s cigarette burning nearby in the ashtray.
Anna Moffo Representing Auf Deutsch!
by Melissa Wimbish
In this 1990 interview mit zee Germans, American soprano Anna Moffo exhibits the beauty that is opera singing: the ability to speak in multiple languages and to look so charming doing so.
Interview with American Composer and Vocalist Lisa Bielawa
by Melissa Wimbish
One of the first things your bio describes is the inspiration of literature upon your compositions. What literary sources from your youth have followed you throughout your career and become inspirations for your compositions? Will you name some of your favorite genres of literature as well as a few meaningful works (fiction and [...]
Interview with Renowned American Conductor Will Crutchfield
by Melissa Wimbish
Operagasm has been all up in Caramoor International Opera Festival’s business this month. In our focus on America for the month of July, we had the privilege of interviewing celebrated conductor, Will Crutchfield. During this interview, the American maestro discusses his opinions on bel canto, audition repertoire, and his upcoming book about Italian [...]
Interview with American Composer Philip Glass
by Melissa Wimbish
In this 2-part interview with John McCaa, American composer and super low talker Philip Glass discusses his life, music, and inspirations.
