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This week Ash + Avi welcome Mezzo-Soprano Kitty Whately. We find out about her exciting career and her latest album release ‘Befreit: A Soul Surrendered’. Kitty is also the co-founder of SWAP'ra. A fantastic organisation for women and parents within the Opera industry. Tune in to find out about their mission, values and how to get involved! Kitty's Links: Instagram | Twitter | Listen | Album Our Links:⁠Website⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Buy us a Coffee 

This week Ash + Avi are in the hot seat! And are share some very big news... What could it be? Tune into episode 100 to find out everything!  Our Links: Website | Instagram | Buy us a Coffee 

This week Ash + Avi chat with Conductor & Chorus Director Aidan Oliver. We talk about the Glyndebourne that we know and love as well as Aidans work with Edinburgh Festival Chorus and Philharmonia Voices. We discuss the joys of choral music and tips on auditioning!  Aidan's Links: Website | Twitter | Glyndebourne Support the Podcast Buy us a coffee

This week Ash + Avi met up with fellow Royal Academy of Music alumni, Bass-Baritone Ossian Huskinson. Since graduating from RAM Opera school Ossian has been working on the opera stages throughout the UK and Europe. Ossian is currently a Harewood Artist at ENO. Find out more about Ossian's exciting career on the episode. Ossian's Links:  Website | Instagram  Our Links: Website | Instagram | Buy us a Coffee 

This week Ash + Avi chat with international Opera Director Bruno Ravella. Bruno shares his directing story so far, we discuss the importance of languages, the perks of working abroad and advice for aspiring directors. Make sure you're following Bruno to keep up to date with his latest productions! Bruno's Links: Website | Instagram | Wexford Festival Support the Podcast Buy us a coffee

This week Ash + Avi met with director Emma Black. Starting out at Opera North as a choir administrator,  Emma has a very unique and interesting journey to her directing career. She has loads of insights and is very involved with education outreach as well. You can now find Emma back at Opera North directing Eugene Onegin.  Follow Emma Instagram | Website | Eugene Onegin @ Opera North

This week Ash + Avi are joined by Rachael Williams, CEO of Streetwise Opera. Rachael shares with us what Streetwise Opera is all about and WOW - what a fantastic organisation. We also chat about what it means to be a good leader within this industry, alongside a few nuggets of advice for emerging producers.  We hope you enjoy! Make sure you check out the links below to learn more and support Streetwise Opera.  Streetwise Links Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube Follow Rachael Twitter

This week Ash + Avi met up with artist manager James Black. James previously an international countertenor now an artist manager working with singers across opera and concerts. We discussed his journey of becoming an agent, and James work with young emerging artists in the industry as well. We hope you enjoy! James' links: Website | Twitter   Our Links: Website | Instagram | Buy us a Coffee  

This week on AA Opera we were joined by Louise Bakker - Stage Director. Louise talks about building a career as a director within Opera, the wonderful production of Orpheus in the Underworld at RCM, her work at Aylesbury Opera and the importance of learning and participation within the Industry.  This episode also tackles tough topics of life at Conservatoire and arts funding cuts. Tune in and be inspired! Louise's links: Website | Instagram 

This week Ash + Avi chatted with Mezzo-Soprano Sophie Dicks. Sophie has been working in the UK opera industry since she was a student at Conservatoire . She has performed with Opera Holland Park, English Touring Opera, Welsh National Opera, and more. Sophie opened up to us about her vocal health journey as well as her newest journey of becoming a mother while continuing to pursue a career onstage. And as she says "everyone else has to just get on board with it." We know you will love Sophie and visits from her daughter Bowie just as much as we do. Enjoy! Sophie's links: Website | Instagram  Our Links: Website | Instagram | Buy us a Coffee 

This week we chat with our dear friend and Soprano Anush Hovhannisyan. Anush is the face of Opera's future and we are delighted to share this episode in which Anush shares her story of her musical childhood in Armenia and how she came to grace the UK Opera scene with her extraordinary voice and stage presence. We also dive deep into conversations about artistic development. Enjoy! Anush's Links: Website | Instagram |  Our links: Website | Instagram | Buy us a Coffee

This week we chat with Mezzo-Soprano Kezia Bienek!  Kezia is making a name for herself on stages all across the UK. Right now in Madam Butterfly with WNO, you can also catch her in the title role of Carmen this summer at Opera Holland Park and with Opera North later this year... an exciting career alongside being a parent and a trained Birth & Postnatal Doula - say what?!?! Yes - an amazing lady. We admire Kezia so much! It's such a joy to share this episode! Kezia's Links: Website | Instagram | Carmen Tickets Help Ukraine 🇺🇦 Donate Here Support us: www.patreon.com/aaopera Our links: Website | Instagram

This week Ash + Avi got to chat with performer, educator and collaborator, Mikael Eliasen. Mikael has over 30 years of experiences as head of Opera at the Curtis Institue in Philadephia. He also worked closely with San Fransico Opera and has many more years of experience traveling around the world performing recitals.   Mikael has a wealth of knowledge and a love for opera, new and old. You don't want to miss this epsiode! Support us: www.patreon.com/aaopera Our links: Website | Instagram Help Ukraine 🇺🇦 Donate Here

We are delighted to have Rebecca Meltzer with us this week! Rebecca has so many creative strings to her bow. A Director, Movement Director, Teacher, Facilitator and Founding Director of Waterperry Opera. Wow...so much to unpack!   Hear about Rebecca's journey to her creative career today, starting out at Durham University followed by her studies at the Royal Central School of Speech & Drama and all of the growth and experiences in between! We have an interesting chat about the importance of Opera & Movement, in short - go to movement class peeps!  Also tune in to hear about what Waterperry Opera has in store this summer!  Rebecca's Links: Website | Instagram | Waterperry Opera Festival  Support us: www.patreon.com/aaopera Our links: Website | Instagram Help Ukraine 🇺🇦 Donate Here

This week Ash + Avi met with the wonderfully talented and intelligent Bridget Cunningham. She is a conductor, harpsichordist and musicologist with a special focus on Handel. You can find her work in so many places including at Buckingham Palace performing for the Royal Family. Bridget shares what she is currently working on and a little bit more of an insight into the world of Handel and his music. With a new album coming out in June you definitely want to keep your eye out on her socials to see what's up next and where you can see Bridget and her London Early Opera family perform.  “They are unashamedly intended to please the senses and, in the hands of stylistically informed players they never fail to do so. Bridget Cunningham is just such a player…her ability to entertain unassailable" ★★★★★ Handel’s Eight Great Harpsichord Suites, BBC Music Magazine, January 2022 “Handel has never sounded better”  ★★★★★Handel’s Queens 5 Stars, BBC Music Magazine,  2019. "Handel in Italy....reaching for the heavens" Andrew McGregor, BBC Radio 3, Record Review and Editors Pick in Gramophone Magazine. Handel’s Queens available from http://smarturl.it/handelsqueens “Superb album” Classic FM ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ BBC Music Magazine This weeks 'Know it All' is brought to you by Ash, and is closely related to this weeks episode.  Bridget's Links:  Website | Twitter | Instagram London Early Music | LEO Instagram | LEO Twitter Help Ukraine 🇺🇦 Donate Here Support us: www.patreon.com/aaopera Our links: Website | Instagram Hope you enjoy! xxx Love, Ash & Avi

This week Ash + Avi chat to British Soprano Nadine Benjamin. We hear about how Nadine's unconventional route into Opera has led to an exciting and successful career in the Music industry. In high demand as a Soprano with major Opera Companies, Nadine is well known for having played some of the most iconic leading ladies such as Musetta, Aida and Countess. Having established this reputation, Nadine looks forward to performing in new Opera's and more contemporary repertoire and recitals... tune in to find out where to catch this! When Nadine is not on the stage, she can be found on our TV screens, having performed at the BBC Proms and most recently in the Celebration of the Commonwealth Service earlier this week (link below!) Nadine's artistry is something to be admired and more than ever inspiration is guaranteed in this episode as Nadine is a fully qualified High Performance Coach - she shares with us her vision for Everybody Can! which provides a platform to encourage and support others in recognising and achieving their own visions. After the interview Avi gives a little shout out to the great Samuel Barber, listen to an insight into his music on the month of his Birthday! 🎈We also discuss our favourite Verdi Heroine, drop yours below!  Nadine's Links: Website | Instagram | Everybody Can | BBC Commonwealth Celebration Help Ukraine 🇺🇦 Donate Here Support us: www.patreon.com/aaopera Our links: Website | Instagram Hope you enjoy! xxx Love, Ash & Avi

This week Ash + Avi met up with Bass-Baritone and Director John Savournin. You can currently find John on the stages of Opera Holland Park, English National Opera, his own company Charles Court Opera and many more! If you like G&S you are also in for a treat! This weeks 'Know it All' is  brought to you by Ashleigh! Links for 'Drops':  https://bit.ly/3KAdAot * John's Links:  Website | Instagram Support us: www.patreon.com/aaopera Our links: Website | Instagram Hope you enjoy! xxx Love, Ash & Avi *Affiliate link 

Joining AA Opera this week is Irish Mezzo-Soprano Tara Erraught! Tara is celebrated as a Bel Canto QUEEN and is critically acclaimed for her performances on the Operatic and Concert Stages across the globe.🌎 👑 Tara sits down and inspires us with her story with some great advice for singers along the way...from demystifying Coloratura to tackling the trouser roles or maybe just having a good old word with yourself and committing to the Opera trade! This episode will leave you feeling empowered as we embrace our individuality as singers. 💜 You're gunna want a big cuppa tea for this one... it's the pep talk we all need. ☕️ P.S  Stay tuned after the interview as we share useful resources to support the Crisis in Ukraine 🇺🇦 Tara's Links: Website | Instagram | Twitter |   Support us: www.patreon.com/aaopera Our links: Website | Instagram

We are delighted to share our chat with Comedian, Lloyd Griffith. You may recognise Lloyd from your TV screens, making you laugh in his hilarious comic sketches, he can also be found cheering in a Football Stadium near you! ⁣ What brings Lloyd to AA Opera podcast I hear you say? Well, it turns out Lloyd is a choir boy... well he was - today he's still a legit singer (countertenor turned Baritone - yes tune in to hear him explain that one ). This episode promises a geek out on Britain's glorious cathedrals, Opera chat and a few laughs along the way! In addition Ash has a great 'Know It All' this week, let us know who most surprised you?  Lloyds Links:  Website | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube  (Make sure to watch #LetLloydSing)  Support us: www.patreon.com/aaopera Our links: Website | Instagram

This week Ash + Avi met up with Soprano Verity Wingate. Verity has just returned to the UK after spending 2 years in the Dutch National Studio. She also talked about her experience at The Belvedere Singing Competition and she is full of knowledge and wisdom. And most recently she made her English National Opera debut in Philip Glass' Satyagrha. We hope you enjoy!  Verity's Links: Website | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Support us: www.patreon.com/aaopera Our links: Website | Instagram

This week on AA Opera we chat with Tenor, Tom Elwin. Tom shares memories of his early years as a Choir boy followed by his journey to becoming an Opera Singer. As an active career in todays industry, Tom has lots to tell us about working in the UK, Germany, covering roles and an important and insightful chat about vocal health, singers take note! With Tom's upcoming performance as Rodolfo with English Touring Opera, Ashleigh shares some fun facts about La bohème in our new 'Know it All' Segment! We hope you enjoy.  Tom Elwin Links: Website | Instagram | Twitter Support us: www.patreon.com/aaopera Our links: Website | Instagram

This week Ash + Avi had the honour to chat with Anthony Roth Costanzo. Anthony Roth Costanzo is the worlds leading countertenor. He has been on some kind of stage for most of his life and has performed with the likes of Pavarotti and... Michael Jackson! ARC is also now for his critically acclaimed performance of Philip Glass' Akhenaten, which he originated and will be return to this year. He's also a Grammy award nominee for he solo album ARC. Anthony is such an inspiration for his work on and off stage. We hope you enjoy getting to know Anthony and all the amazing things he brings to the world. Including his newest album, “Only an Octave Apart” with Mx Justin Vivian Bond. This months Composer of the Month is Joanna Ward. Her piece this week is called "Two Greenhouses", enjoy!  This week Avi brings you a short introduction to composer Phillip Glass in our new segment Knowing it All. We hope you enjoy, Love, Ash + Avi xxx Anthony Roth Costanzo Links:  Website | Instagram  Joanna Links: Website | Instagram Support us: www.patreon.com/aaopera Our links: Website | Instagram

This week we are joined by up & coming American Conductor John Paul Jennings 🎶 JP is currently a postgraduate student at the Royal College of Music. He’s making quite a name for himself over here in the UK with regular performances and collaborations with Regents Opera. JP shares insights into studying abroad, embracing the process of your journey to ‘becoming’ an artist and shares his conducting inspirations and aspirations. 🌍✨ This weeks episode Composer of the Month is back! It's our pleasure to have Joanna Ward share her first extract 'WE'VE GOT HONEY LOVE' Maestro, Let’s take it from the top… Listen now! 🎧 JP Links: Facebook | Instagram Joanna Links: Website | Instagram Support us: www.patreon.com/aaopera Our links: Website | Instagram

Hello and we are back this week with the wonderful Baritone Ross Ramgobin. Ross is a staple figure in today's opera scene preforming on many of the worlds great stages. This episode we discussed learning music, mental health, the love of football and lots about opera of course! We also had a guest in the background serenading this recording. Let us know if you can figure out what they are singing. We are with another mini-lecture (please help with a name for this segment!) led by Avi. Hope you enjoy, Ash + Avi xxx Ross Links:  Website | Instagram  Support us: www.patreon.com/aaopera Our links: Website | Instagram

Ash + Avi are BACK!  Season 6 is officially a go and they are here with a new episode... every week! To kick it off we have Opera Director Amy Lane! Tune in to hear about her fascinating career path from starting out as a professional singer, to finding a passion for Stage Management all before having a successful Directing career. Amy has such a wealth of knowledge and experience to share! 💡 Alongside her directing engagements worldwide, she is now the Artistic Director of the Copenhagen Opera Festival. I don't think we've ever had an episode filled with so much variety! There's something for everyone. Enjoy! Amy's Links: Twitter | Instagram Support us: www.patreon.com/aaopera Our links: Website | Instagram

This week Ash + Avi are signing off season 5 with a BANG! This weeks guest is non other than Grammy award winner Soprano Angel Blue! Angel has one of the most exciting contemporary careers with a schedule filled with performances on all the major stages in the world. She shares overcoming rejection, focusing on your craft and approaching everything with a positive smile and an open heart! You most definitely do not want to miss this episode! And follow Angel on her social media so you do not miss a thing she does! Angel's Links:  Website | Instagram Support us: www.patreon.com/aaopera Our links: Website | Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aa-opera/support

Our composer of the month Harry Baker joins us for a full episode! Harry Baker is an award-winning improvising pianist and composer active in jazz, classical, and new-music settings. Harry shares his story, tips and tricks for aspiring composers. Not only that, we get insight into his performances on stage and radio, as well as collaborations with the National Youth Choirs of Great Britain and the award-winning Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason. Be sure to check out Harry’s debut EP, ‘The Floating Boy’ it's a suite for big band and voices, recorded live by Oxford University Jazz Orchestra and The Oxford Gargoyles. Enjoy! ______________ Harry's Links: Website | Instagram | 'The Floating Boy' EP Support us: www.patreon.com/aaopera Our links: Website | Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aa-opera/support

Hello and here we go! This episode is mostly just Ash  + Avi have the best time! In addition to the last segment from this weeks 'Composer of the Month' Harry Baker! But this episode is really quizzical! have a listen and we would love to hear your answers and what was the most surprising thing you learned about us? Harry's Links: Website | Instagram Support us: www.patreon.com/aaopera Our links: www.aaoperapod.com

Get ready to have a good time everybody! On this week's episode, we are joined by Mexican Tenor, Eleazar Rodríguez. An acclaimed international opera singer celebrated for his vibrancy, and he certainly brings smiles to us in this interview. You may also know him as a comedy extraordinaire riding the wave of Reels over on Instagram, we really have him to thank for bringing some much-needed humour through what has been a difficult year in the Opera industry. Listen in for insights into his career and invaluable advice for artists! Our composer of the month Harry Baker is also here to showcase his second piece ''Seven Swans A-Swimming" Check out all links below! Eleazar's Links: Website | Instagram Harry's Links: Website | Instagram Support us: www.patreon.com/aaopera Our links: www.aaoperapod.com Get in touch click here --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aa-opera/support

We are delighted to be joined by Mezzo-Soprano Claire Barnett-Jones! Claire has been a busy bee since we recorded this interview... Winning the Dame Joan Sutherland Audience Prize in Cardiff Singer of the World 2021 has been a particular highlight! What a treat to be joined by such a wonderful lady who is taking the Operatic world by storm! We chat about Claire's early steps in the industry, insights into the Harewood Artist Program at ENO, and we chat about performing in a pandemic! Also, hear about how you can join the Opera community over on Clubhouse! That's not all, composer of the month is BACK! Harry Baker will be with us throughout August, tune in and check out the links below to discover his music!  Claire's Links: Website: www.clairebarnettjones.com Insta: www.instagram.com/cbjmezzo/?hl=en Support us: www.patreon.com/aaopera Our links: www.aaoperapod.com Get in touch click here --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aa-opera/support

This week Ash + Avi had a wonderful time chatting with Director Laura Attridge! Laura is a director and poet on a mission to empower singers and to define what opera can be in the 21st century! We talk audition tips and more about Laura's incredible workshops for singers. In addition to her amazing directorial work and incredible writing as well! You defintely want to check out this episode and follow Laura as well! Laura's Links:  Website , twitter ,Instagram  AA Opera Links:  Website , Instagram , Patreon

This week we chat with composer Will Todd! His music is celebrated all over the world from Mass in Blue being one of the most famous choral pieces, to his arrangement of Amazing Grace being performed at President Obama's inauguration day- Yes, this guy is pretty special! Will's music is valued for being super exciting as he blends genres together! We chat specifically about his Opera compositions and collaborations but be sure to check out Will's full collection of Choral, Orchestral, and musical theatre works, there's so much to explore! Will's Links: Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1vsrQEpLq1U4jxBvZPThBI?si=uGwxBwhuQ420--KavJ9z7Q Twitter: https://twitter.com/Will_Todd_Music?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Website: https://willtodd.co.uk/ Support us: www.patreon.com/aaopera Our links: www.aaoperapod.com Get in touch click here --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aa-opera/support

We are delighted to bring you our interview with Soprano- Channa Malkin, this conversation has everything from the success of 'Handel goes Tinder' to life as an 'Opera Mum'! Also, find out more about Channa's latest album, 'This is not a lullaby'. We are once again joined by our Composer of the month Anna Appleby and this week's quiz will make you want to get glammed up and head out to an Opera party... but which one will it be? Channa's Links: NEW Album: https://open.spotify.com/album/7A5dIIVbhq1gHT49eicdi2?si=xZQQldaVQ7ylivwJdIlxoA&nd=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channamalkinsoprano/?hl=en Website: https://www.channamalkin.com/ Composer of the month: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snappleby_composer/?hl=en Website: https://www.annaappleby.com/ Support us: www.patreon.com/aaopera Our links: www.aaoperapod.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aa-opera/support

This weeks incredible guest is the one and only Anna Appleby (and as she says a true AA Opera girl herself). Anna's music has been featured on the podcast all month long and we are so happy to finally share our full interview with her.   Anna is a contemporary composer, currently an artist in residence at Glydebourne. Anna has such an amazing creative catalogue and composing isn't her only MO. Make sure after you listen to the episode to go check out all her work. Including her new single Angel which can be found under the name Norrisette on Spotify! We also have a wonderful quiz for you again... this one is from BuzzFeed.

This week we have an amazing guest for you (as always ) It's Nina Brazier. Staff director at Oper Frankfurt and founder of The Opera Pod! It was so lovely to chat with her and we are sure you will love to hear what she had to say. Plus we are back with another amazing composition from this months composer Anna Appleby.

Ash + Avi chat with tenor and writer Christopher Gillett.  If there's anyone who shares our love of Benjamin Britten, Chris is the guy! So much so, he's got a brand new book all about 'Knowing Britten'.Tune in for some top-notch Britten chat, industry insights, and hear about the wonderful work of  Wild Plum Arts!  We are also delighted to launch our brand new segment "Composer of the month". Our first shining star is Anna Appleby! This weeks quiz was "Is it an Opera or an Apple" if you'd like to play click here Chris's Links: NEW BOOK: Order 'Knowing Britten" Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenormezzo/?hl=en  Website: https://christophergillett.co.uk/ Wild Plum Arts: https://www.instagram.com/wildplumarts/?hl=en Composer of the month:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snappleby_composer/?hl=en Website: https://www.annaappleby.com/ Support us: www.patreon.com/aaopera Our links: www.aaoperapod.com Get in touch click here --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aa-opera/support

This week Ash + Avi met up with Soprano Elizabeth Llewellyn. Elizabeth has just released her new album Heart and Hereafter a collection of song cycle by composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. Elizabeth shares with them all about how the album came to be plus a bit more!  This weeks quiz was "Harry Potter spell or musical term" if you'd like to play click here. Elizabeth's links:  https://elizabethllewellyn.com , Instagram  Heart and Hereafter on Spotify  Support us:  www.patreon.com/aaopera Our links:  www.aaoperapod.com, instagram  Get in touch click here

This week Ash + Avi had a chat with world renowned Baritone Luca Pisaroni. Since making his debut at age 26 with the Vienna Philharmonic at the Salzburg Festival, Luca has continue to bring his wonderful voice and artistry to audiences across the globe. All while bringing his with Catherine and their two opera dogs (Lenny & Tristan) along.   Primephone: http://bit.ly/2MonthsForFree code *AAOPERA* Luca's link:  Website, Instagram Support us: www.patreon.com/AAOPERA www.aaoperapod.com Stay in touch :  @AAOperaPod aaoperapod@gmail.com IG: @aaoperapod Facebook:  Twitter:

This week Ash + Avi had tea/coffee with Dresden Semperoper Ensemble member Michal Doron. They talked moving to a new city the importance of honest conversation and more... You don't want to miss this episode.  Primephone: http://bit.ly/2MonthsForFree code *AAOPERA* Michal's links: Website , Instagram Support us: www.patreon.com/AAOPERA www.aaoperapod.com Stay in touch :  @AAOperaPod aaoperapod@gmail.com IG: @aaoperapod Facebook:  Twitter:

This week Ash + Avi had the pleasure of talking to director Julia Burbach. From small scale fringe to fully staged productions on the main opera houses around the world Julia has so much knowledge about the industry and her passion is contagious! You definitely want to listen to this one!    Primephone: http://bit.ly/2MonthsForFree code *AAOPERA* Julia's links:  Website , Instagram Support us: www.patreon.com/AAOPERA www.aaoperapod.com Stay in touch :  @AAOperaPod aaoperapod@gmail.com IG: @aaoperapod Facebook:  Twitter:

This week Ash + Avi got talking with Soprano Samantha Crawford all about motherhood and the opera industry.  Primephone: http://bit.ly/2MonthsForFree code *AAOPERA* Support us: www.patreon.com/AAOPERA www.aaoperapod.com Stay in touch :  @AAOperaPod aaoperapod@gmail.com IG: @aaoperapod Facebook:  Twitter:

This week Ash + Avi sat down with Director Louisa Muller. This conversation is full of amazing insight and Louisa has so many amazing tools and is so open to share.  Primephone: http://bit.ly/2MonthsForFree code *AAOPERA* Louisa's Links:  www.louisamuller.com , Instagram, Facebook .  Support us: www.patreon.com/AAOPERA www.aaoperapod.com Stay in touch :  @AAOperaPod aaoperapod@gmail.com IG: @aaoperapod Facebook:  Twitter:

This week Ash + Avi gotten chatting with Baritone Simon Wallfisch. He has so much insight this is surely an episode no one wants to miss.  Primephone: http://bit.ly/2MonthsForFree code *AAOPERA* www.simonwallfisch.com Support us: www.patreon.com/AAOPERA www.aaoperapod.com Stay in touch :  @AAOperaPod aaoperapod@gmail.com IG: @aaoperapod Facebook:  Twitter:

This week Ash + Avi got together with CEO of British Youth Opera Nicola Candlish. They chat BYO and Opera UK and so much more!  Primephone: http://bit.ly/2MonthsForFree code *AAOPERA* Support us: www.patreon.com/AAOPERA www.aaoperapod.com Stay in touch :  @AAOperaPod aaoperapod@gmail.com IG: @aaoperapod Facebook:  Twitter:

This week Ash + Avi sat down with Director Olivia Fuchs, they talked fringe, Olivia's experience with directing.  Primephone: http://bit.ly/2MonthsForFree code *AAOPERA* Olivia's links:  Website: https://olivia-fuchs.com/index.htm Support us: www.patreon.com/AAOPERA www.aaoperapod.com Stay in touch :  @AAOperaPod aaoperapod@gmail.com IG: @aaoperapod Facebook:  Twitter:

This week Ash + Avi sat down with the lovely Keith Shapiro. Keith's part of the industry is one we don't usually think about but so important and so wonderful to get some insight on what other ways you can be involved in opera! Primephone: http://bit.ly/2MonthsForFree code *AAOPERA* Keith Shapiro: Instagram :  Hell's Color Kitchen : Instagram  Support us: www.patreon.com/AAOPERA www.aaoperapod.com Stay in touch :  @AAOperaPod aaoperapod@gmail.com IG: @aaoperapod Facebook:  Twitter:

This week Ash + Avi chatted over tea and toast with the incredible Nicky Spence. Nicky is a world renowned tenor with a remarkable stage and recorded career. You won't want to miss this episode!    Primephone: http://bit.ly/2MonthsForFree code *AAOPERA* Nicky Spence  www.nickyspence.com,  Twitter : Facebook : Instagram Support us: www.patreon.com/AAOPERA www.aaoperapod.com Stay in touch :  @AAOperaPod aaoperapod@gmail.com IG: @aaoperapod Facebook:  Twitter:

This week Ash + Avi have the pleasure of chatting with Soprano Mary Bevan!  Listen in to hear all about Mary's path to becoming an internationally renowned Opera Singer, and about the newly founded Music at the Tower Festival which managed to create some wonderful music amongst a global pandemic!  Primephone: http://bit.ly/2MonthsForFree code *AAOPERA* Check out all the links below!  Mary's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marycbevan/?hl=en Mary's Twitter: https://twitter.com/marycbevan?lang=en Music at the Tower: https://www.facebook.com/Musicatthetower/ Support us: www.patreon.com/AAOPERA www.aaoperapod.com Stay in touch :  @AAOperaPod aaoperapod@gmail.com IG: @aaoperapod Facebook:  Twitter:

This week Ash + Avi had the pleasure of speaking with Glynbourne Cup winner Baritone Edward Nelson. He is such a delight you won't want to miss this!  Primephone: http://bit.ly/2MonthsForFree code *AAOPERA* Support us: www.patreon.com/AAOPERA www.aaoperapod.com Stay in touch :  @AAOperaPod aaoperapod@gmail.com IG: @aaoperapod Facebook:  Twitter:

And they are back with season 4! And to kick things off Ash+ Avi sat down with Sarah Bowen MBE the deputy head of the costume department at ENO. She had an incredible project during lockdown that she share with them too. Enjoy!  Primephone: http://bit.ly/2MonthsForFree code *AAOPERA*  Support us: www.patreon.com/AAOPERA www.aaoperapod.com Stay in touch :  @AAOperaPod aaoperapod@gmail.com IG: @aaoperapod Facebook:  Twitter:

This week Ash+Avi sat down with Baritone Roderick Williams!  Support us: www.patreon.com/AAOPERA  www.aaoperapod.com   Stay in touch :  @AAOperaPod    aaoperapod@gmail.com     IG: @aaoperapod Facebook:  Twitter:

This week Ash + Avi got talking to set and costume designer Gary McCann. They each left the conversation wanting to play dress up. Gary's links:  www.garymccann.com Instagram  Stay in touch :  www.aaoperapod.com www.patreon.com/aaopera @AAOperaPod aaoperapod@gmail.com Instagram: Facebook: Twitter:

This week Ash + Avi got sat down for a cuppa with British Composer Iain Bell. This episode is packed with smiles and inspiration so definitely give it a listen. Iain has written some of the most innovative operas over the last decade including; The Harlots Progress, Stonewall, In Parenthesis, and Jack the Ripper: the Women of Whitechapel. If you haven't heard them yet you will surely love to listen now!  Support us: www.patreon.com/AAOPERA www.aaoperapod.com Stay in touch : @AAOperaPod aaoperapod@gmail.com   IG: @aaoperapod Facebook:  Twitter:

This week Ash + Avi got talking with Photographer Fran Marshall. There are loads of laughs in this episode but also so many amazing business tips for singers and creatives!  IG: @fmarshallphoto @marshalllightstudios http://francesmarshall.ie https://marshalllightstudio.com Support us: www.patreon.com/AAOPERA www.aaoperapod.com Stay in touch : @AAOperaPod aaoperapod@gmail.com   IG: @aaoperapod Facebook:  Twitter:

This week Ash + Avi got chatty with their drama teacher David Antrobus! We really took it back to the roots of what it means to act for singers and looking as the basics of acting. We had so much fun and sure you will too!  Support us: www.patreon.com/AAOPERA www.aaoperapod.com Stay in touch : @AAOperaPod aaoperapod@gmail.com Instagram:​ http://bit.ly/2YuK7UE Facebook: http://bit.ly/2LQGSVC Twitter: http://bit.ly/2ks38sW

This week Ash + Avi got chatting with Bass singer Brindley Sherratt! There is so much great stuff in this episode! You don't want to miss it!  https://www.brindleysherratt.com

This week Ash + Avi got talking with conductor Matthew Kofi Waldren. It was great hearing how Matthew came to conducting and all about his way of work.

This week Ash + Avi got chatty with classical music creative brain, Hannah Fiddy! Hannah is the brains behind so many amazing new ways to share classical music. You don't want to miss out on meeting Hannah! www.patreon.com/AAOPERA www.aaoperapod.com Hannah's Links! twitter : @Hannah_Fiddy , @alterclassical Instagram : Hannah, alterclassical https://www.hannahfiddy.com http://www.alternativeclassical.co.uk @AAOperaPod aaoperapod@gmail.com Instagram: http://bit.ly/2YuK7UE Facebook: http://bit.ly/2LQGSVC Twitter: http://bit.ly/2ks38sW

This week Ash+Avi got talking to Soprano, Gweneth Ann Rand. Gweneth gave them insight into life as a singer and building a sustainable career. links; Gweneth https://www.ssartists.co.uk/artist/gweneth-ann-jeffers AA Opera: Links: AA Opera Links @AAOperaPod   aaoperapod@gmail.com Instagram: Facebook:  Twitter: Ash + Avi 

This week Ash & Avi got chatty with rising star Soprano Alexandra Lowe! Don't miss this! Alexandra's links: https://www.alexandralowe.co.uk https://www.instagram.com/alexlowesoprano/

This week Ash + Avi got talking with their professional development professor Jess Walker! If you’re trying to embark on a new adventure this is just the episode for you! It will push you in the right direction!

This week Ash + Avi got chatty with Director Adele Thomas. You do not want to miss this! Adele talks opera, directing, Shakespeare, Cosi fan Tutte, and women in opera! Links: AA Opera Links @AAOperaPod   aaoperapod@gmail.com Instagram: Facebook:  Twitter:

This week we Ash+Avi got chatting with Mezzo-Contralto Jennifer Johnston! We talking singing, life as a singer, and food... you might be a bit hungry by the end.  Links: AA Opera Links @AAOperaPod   aaoperapod@gmail.com Instagram: Facebook:  Twitter: Jennifer Johnston www.jenniferjohnstonmezzo.com www.askonasholt.co.uk @jjohnstonmezzo (Instagram, FB, Twitter) Bite Size Proms www.bitesizeproms.co.uk @bitesizeproms (Instagram, FB, Twitter) Notes from Musicians Kitchens' www.notesfrommusicianskitchens.com @NotesfromMusiciansKitchens (Instagram, FB, Twitter)

This week Ash & Avi got down to business and spoke to Kathleen Wallfisch a freelance cellist and creator of both The Musicians Method and Music in Vision.  Links: Kathleen Wallfisch - https://kathleenwallfisch.com Instagram - Kathleen's Instagram,  The Musician Method , Music in Vision Spotify Harry Potter reading  AA Opera Links @AAOperaPod   aaoperapod@gmail.com Instagram: Facebook:  Twitter: 

This week Ash & Avi got chatty with with Gareth Mattey a writer and director for both opera and film! loads of talk about Benjamin Britten and queer representation in opera!

This week Ash + Avi got chatty with Editor-Chief of Modern Singer Magazine Ellen Hinkle! You do not want to miss this one! 

This week Ash & Avi got together with Soprano Nofar Yacobi and got chatting a about Nofar and her Musical Solidarity Project and the #VirtualVerdiChoir.  Check out the links to find out more! https://www.nofaryacobi.com https://www.nofaryacobi.com/virtualverdichoir-covid-19 Nofar's Instagram   please stay in touch with us on all the platforms: aaoperapod@gmail.com @AAOperaPod Instagram, Facebook,: Twitter:

This week Ash and Avi got chatty with Artist Manager Justin Werner who founded Stratagem Artists in New York City in 2018!  Hope you enjoy! 😊  www.stratagemartists.com please stay in touch with us on all the platforms: aaoperapod@gmail.com @AAOperaPod Instagram, Facebook,: Twitter:

This week Ash + Avi got talking with Stephanie Wake-Edwards, a current member of the Jette Parker Young Artist Ensemble.

This week Ash and Avi get talking with Eugenia Forteza all about life online and opera in the modern world!  Don't miss it!!! So much GREAT INFORMATION!  @360ofOpera @FortezaEugenia   

This week Ash + Avi got together with Nicholas Pallesen and got chatting all about performance anxiety and general wellbeing for singers and performers.  https://www.nicholaspallesen.com

This week Ash & Avi got sat down for a chat with Opera Holland Park’s (OHP) producer, James Clutton. They discussed OHP, producing and how to see shows on a budget! AA Opera Links @AAOperaPod   aaoperapod@gmail.com Instagram:http://bit.ly/2YuK7UE   Facebook: http://bit.ly/2LQGSVC Twitter: http://bit.ly/2ks38sW

This week Ash and Avi got to go to the Royal Opera House to meet with Director Greg Eldridge and get chatty all about directing...  Thanks Greg for coming on the podcast!  Greg's links: Website : https://www.greg-eldridge.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/directorgregeldridge Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geldridg_ AA Opera Links @AAOperaPod   aaoperapod@gmail.com Instagram:http://bit.ly/2YuK7UE   Facebook: http://bit.ly/2LQGSVC Twitter: http://bit.ly/2ks38sW Rossini's Dish - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tournedos_Rossini

This is the week that Ash and Avi sat down with Adriana Festeu, they talked Opera Prelude, PhDs and just stuff in general.  Also Ash and Avi get talking about Alice's Adventures Underground.  Adriana Festeu:  https://twitter.com/adrianafesteu?lang=en http://www.adrianafesteu.com/Adriana_Festeu/Biography.html Opera Prelude:  https://twitter.com/OperaPrelude http://www.operaprelude.com AA Opera Links @AAOperaPod   aaoperapod@gmail.com Instagram:http://bit.ly/2YuK7UE   Facebook: http://bit.ly/2LQGSVC Twitter: http://bit.ly/2ks38sW

This is the week where Ash & Avi get into some serious fan girl moments and learn so much from the incredible Lucy Schaufer. We heard all about her and her company Wild Plum Arts Lucy’s links http://www.lucyschaufer.com/ Instagram http://bit.ly/37NadY Twitter @lucyschaufer Wild Plum Arts Instagram http://bit.ly/2UfCJy2 Website http://bit.ly/2GKNgsI AA Opera Links @AAOperaPod aaoperapod@gmail.com Instagram:http://bit.ly/2YuK7UE Facebook: http://bit.ly/2LQGSVC Twitter: http://bit.ly/2ks38sW 

This is the week that Ash & Avi got together with Catherine Bench from the Development office of English Touring Opera and got to learn a little be more about ETO and its exciting new season. 

This is the week we’re Ash & Avi got to sit down with Jonathan Freeman-Attwood, principal of The Royal Academy of Music. You don’t want to miss this one. Also this is the first episode of season 2 !!!

This is the one where Ash and Avi talked to the amazing illustrator Rosie Brookes!  Follow us on: @AAOperaPod aaoperapod@gmail.com Instagram:​ http://bit.ly/2YuK7UE Facebook: http://bit.ly/2LQGSVC Twitter: http://bit.ly/2ks38sW

This is the one where Ash and Avi learn that Avi's absolutely terrible at networking with loads of help from music publisher Thomas Le Brocq.  Follow us on: @AAOperaPod aaoperapod@gmail.com Instagram:​ http://bit.ly/2YuK7UE Facebook: http://bit.ly/2LQGSVC Twitter: http://bit.ly/2ks38sW

This is the week were Ash and Avi got together with répétiteur Jonathan Lakeland and hear about his podcast and blog Pitch SHIFT!   Please check out  Please check out SoundCrowd. AA Opera links Instagram facebook twitter Ash's instagram Avi's instagram 

This is the one were Ash and Avi talk to Royal Academy of Music's Acting Director of Philanthropy Kurstin Finch Gnehm... and boy did they learn a lot! Please check out  Please check out SoundCrowd. AA Opera links Instagram facebook twitter Ash's instagram Avi's instagram 

This is the one where Ash & Avi got together with Joe Houseman and David Rose to hear all about their new opera Pheasant. Please check out SoundCrowd.  Pheasant Opera Links  Instagram Facebook  AA Opera links Instagram facebook twitter  Ash's instagram Avi's instagram 

This is the episode where Ash + Avi get talking with Movement Director Christina Fulcher.  This weeks fun fact is brought to you by Avi! Christina links: Instagram, Twitter, Website  please stay in touch with us on all the platforms: aaoperapod@gmail.com @AAOperaPod Instagram, Facebook,: Twitter: Christina resources https://www.spotlight.com/news-and-advice/tips-and-advice/what-you-need-to-know-about-movement-directors/ https://www.thestage.co.uk/features/interviews/2018/sian-williams-theatre-movement-director-wolf-hall-rsc-kate-bush/ https://www.thestage.co.uk/features/interviews/2019/movement-director-shelley-maxwell-open-good-theres-wide-rainbow-things-can/ https://www.thestage.co.uk/features/interviews/2019/movement-director-natasha-harrison-biggest-challenge-not-understanding-get-industry/ https://www.ft.com/content/d7ba0ea0-1def-11e7-b7d3-163f5a7f229c https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/16/arts/dance/opera-choreography.html https://www.dancemagazine.com/dance-in-opera-2567041174.html

This is the episode where Ash + Avi discover all the theatre ticket options available, and what's the best way to get a discount! This weeks fun fact is brought to you by Avi! please stay in touch with us on all the platforms: aaoperapod@gmail.com @AAOperaPod Instagram:​ http://bit.ly/2YuK7UE Facebook: http://bit.ly/2LQGSVC Twitter: bit.ly/2ks38sW

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This week Ash & Avi are joined by a dear friend to talk all about audition and help you feel just a bit more relaxed about the maybe somewhat scary season coming up. Please go check out Rachael's instagram account you won't regret it! @rachael_liddell What's opera Doc? Cartoon Avi's Iceland vlog @AAOperaPod aaoperapod@gmail.com Instagram: bit.ly/2YuK7UE Facebook: bit.ly/2LQGSVC Twitter: bit.ly/2ks38sW

This week Ash+Avi have been getting chatty with Rogue Opera director - Bronwen Stephens-Harding. talking about everything rogue! Rogues links: Facebook , Twitter, Website Please stay in touch with us on all the platforms: aaoperapod@gmail.com @AAOperaPod Instagram, Facebook, Twitter

In this weeks episode Ash & Avi met up with Sinéad Pratschke from Orpheus Accounting.  This weeks fun fact is brought to you by Ashleigh!  Orpheus Accounting : http://bit.ly/2lYe9T2 Orpheus Facebook : http://bit.ly/2lWwMa6 Orpheus Twitter : http://bit.ly/2kocNk0 please stay in touch with us on all the platforms: aaoperapod@gmail.com @AAOperaPod Instagram: http://bit.ly/2YuK7UE Facebook: http://bit.ly/2LQGSVC Twitter:bit.ly/2ks38sW

Welcome to A&A Opera! A new podcast all about the backstage confessions of becoming an opera singer!  We Ash & Avi are both students at the Royal Academy of Music in London and would love to share all of our burins questions about the industry with you! So please Follow along! First episode will be out on Sep. 6 2019 ! can't wait to have you!  Follow us on: @AAOperaPod Instagram : http://bit.ly/2YuK7UE Facebook: http://bit.ly/2LQGSVC Twitter: