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Opera Offstage explores the grey area between music school and a professional career. We’re here to discuss those important skills and topics that leave you wondering, “Wait, how the heck did I not learn about this earlier?” From audition season and recitals to fitness and finances, join us as we talk, joke, and complain about everything it takes to be a classical musician in a modern world.
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Feb 1, 2022
Feb 1, 2022
29 min
Does Milk Thicken Mucus?
Will Caffeine Dry You Out?
Is Vaping Safe For Vocalists?
Join us as we dive into all the many faceted myths, lies, and half-truths that we've all heard more than once around the practice rooms!
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Jan 20, 2022
Jan 20, 2022
27 min
We are so excited for the amazing guests we have on the podcast today!
We're discussing the world premiere of Fat Pig with Soprano and Fat Activist Tracy Cox, Director and Librettist Miriam Gordon-Stewart, and Bass and Composer Matt Boehler. We talk about the intricacies of bringing a new and in someways controversial work to the stage as well as the many changes and compromises that happen along the way.
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Nov 30, 2021
Nov 30, 2021
54 min
We're back with another set of stories from music history and our good friend Alex Papandrea.
Today we talk about the curse of La forza del destino, why you should never double text (or send 700 letters) like Janáček, and how Russian opera composers faked it til they made it.
If you've got a great music history story make sure to send to us and we may cover it in our next episode!
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Nov 12, 2021
Nov 12, 2021
29 min
Can a 26 year-old pull off playing a 16 year-old in a movie?
Or better yet, should they?
And how many shows can really pull of the "13 Going on 30" aesthetic (We're looking at you Grease)
Today we're talking about the Dear Evan Hansen debacle and comparing it's issues to the very obvious age gaps in musical theater and especially opera.
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Oct 31, 2021
Oct 31, 2021
44 min
Murder at the Met, a cult leader who performed at Houston Grand Opera, and a murderous soprano, today's episode is packed with all things spooky. Buckle up and join us as we explore some of the most haunting events from major opera houses and musicians with murderous intent.
Today's episode contains some dark topics, so listed below are the time stamps for each story along with appropriate trigger warnings:
Story 1: 4:32 Death
Story 2: 8:43 Cults, Religious Trauma, Homophobia, Suicide
Story 3: 21:50 Murder
Story 4: 30:26 Murder, Kidnapping, Sexual Assault
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Oct 19, 2021
Oct 19, 2021
45 min
We’re excited to welcome Laura Brooks Rice to the podcast! Mezzo-soprano Laura Brooks Rice has won acclaim on the opera and concert stage for her rich, warm voice, musicality, charm and sensitive acting ability.
A sought after voice teacher and masterclass instructor, Laura Brooks Rice’s private students are currently singing as regular principal artists in major opera houses across the globe.
Today we discuss the behind the scenes details of planning summer programs and what audition panels are looking for in a singer. We also take a look at her private studio and discuss the qualities her top performing students have in common.
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Oct 8, 2021
Oct 8, 2021
39 min
Looking for apartment can be wildly stressful, and it only gets harder if you're a musician, and no one knows that more than we do right now, just weeks after our most recent moves.
From budgeting to finding musician-friendly roommates to avoiding scams, it can be a lot to handle, so we put together this handy episode with all the advice and lessons we wished we had known before our move.
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Sep 14, 2021
Sep 14, 2021
29 min
Audition season can be hectic, stressful, and confusing. With all the mixed up deadlines, lack of guidance, and the joy that is trying to navigate YAP tracker, it's easy to see why.
Today's episode is all about how to make Audition Season a little bit easier and a little less stressful. We'll talk you through how to design and prep for an audition season you can be proud of.
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Prepping an Audition Package with Nathan Troup
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Aug 24, 2021
Aug 24, 2021
38 min
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