OperaNow! Fri, 31 Oct 2025 21:39:59 +0000 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 21:39:59 +0000 Libsyn RSSgen 1.0 http://operanowpodcast.com en http://operanowpodcast.com The opera podcast that demystifies the sometimes mystifying art form and helps listeners of all levels have a few laughs and garner a better understanding of opera. https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/3/a/0/e/3a0e071b7655e974/ituneslogo.jpg OperaNow! Michael Rice yes episodic opera,podcast,arts,performing,arts,classical no THE opera podcastoperanow@gmail.com OperaNow! #297: Maestro! OperaNow! #297: Maestro! Mon, 15 Jan 2024 18:03:00 +0000 The gang reviews the new movie Maestro.

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]]> 46:49 true full operanow@gmail.comThe gang reviews the new movie Maestro.operanow@gmail.comThe gang reviews the new movie Maestro. OperaNow! #296: The 2023 SPOOKTACULAR!! OperaNow! #296: The 2023 SPOOKTACULAR!! Tue, 31 Oct 2023 03:17:00 +0000 01:01:30 false full operanow@gmail.comoperanow@gmail.com OperaNow! #295: ??? OperaNow! #295: ??? Tue, 28 Feb 2023 04:27:00 +0000 51:44 false full operanow@gmail.comoperanow@gmail.com OperaNow! #294: Arthropod Does What He Pleases OperaNow! #294: Arthropod Does What He Pleases Sun, 12 Feb 2023 04:31:00 +0000 01:05:01 false full operanow@gmail.comoperanow@gmail.com OperaNow! #293: New Spring Season - Same Old Nonsense OperaNow! #293: New Spring Season - Same Old Nonsense Wed, 20 Apr 2022 03:59:05 +0000 32:43 true 293 full Michael Rice operanow@gmail.com OperaNow! #292: Riding The Pandemic Wave Downward OperaNow! #292: Riding The Pandemic Wave Downward Sun, 06 Feb 2022 21:22:42 +0000 58:16 true full operanow@gmail.comoperanow@gmail.com OperaNow! Presents - Podcast Burglars!!! OperaNow! Presents - Podcast Burglars!!! Sat, 11 Dec 2021 23:39:53 +0000 11:26 false full operanow@gmail.comoperanow@gmail.com OperaNow! #290: Will?? Returns For The First Time OperaNow! #290: Will?? Returns For The First Time Tue, 28 Sep 2021 03:08:14 +0000 58:06 false full operanow@gmail.comoperanow@gmail.com OperaNow! #289: Oliver Was Loose OperaNow! #289: Oliver Was Loose Wed, 25 Aug 2021 15:36:15 +0000 56:37 false full operanow@gmail.comoperanow@gmail.com OperaNow! #288: Get The Vaccine, Ya Dumb F@%ks OperaNow! #288: Get The Vaccine, Ya Dumb F@%ks Sat, 07 Aug 2021 16:52:42 +0000 01:00:35 false full operanow@gmail.comoperanow@gmail.com OperaNow! #287: Any Plans For The Summer? OperaNow! #287: Any Plans For The Summer? Thu, 22 Jul 2021 00:35:41 +0000 56:08 false full operanow@gmail.comoperanow@gmail.com OperaNow! #286: Opera On TV OperaNow! #286: Opera On TV Sat, 12 Jun 2021 16:09:00 +0000 51:22 false full operanow@gmail.comoperanow@gmail.com OperaNow! #285:...Stubble OperaNow! #285:...Stubble Tue, 01 Jun 2021 05:03:40 +0000

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]]> 52:09 false full operanow@gmail.comoperanow@gmail.com OperaNow! #284: Eventually, You Reach The Heart OperaNow! #284: Eventually, You Reach The Heart Sat, 08 May 2021 00:31:05 +0000 01:05:13 false full operanow@gmail.comoperanow@gmail.com OperaNow! # 283: Tech Talk w/Oliver OperaNow! # 283: Tech Talk w/Oliver Sun, 25 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0000 52:57 false full operanow@gmail.comoperanow@gmail.com OperaNow! #282: Detroit Rock City OperaNow! #282: Detroit Rock City Sun, 28 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0000 58:38 false full operanow@gmail.comoperanow@gmail.com OperaNow! #281: NO STANDING!!!! OperaNow! #281: NO STANDING!!!! Tue, 09 Mar 2021 20:24:39 +0000 56:35 false full operanow@gmail.comoperanow@gmail.com OperaNow! #280: Romantic Glory Holes OperaNow! #280: Romantic Glory Holes Tue, 16 Feb 2021 03:45:46 +0000 01:01:53 false full operanow@gmail.comoperanow@gmail.com OperaNow! #279: Featuring Robert Merrill, Alfred Deller and Hugues Quenod OperaNow! #279: Featuring Robert Merrill, Alfred Deller and Hugues Quenod Wed, 03 Feb 2021 05:43:11 +0000 57:20 false full operanow@gmail.comoperanow@gmail.com OperaNow! #278: Burlesque Coderzzz OperaNow! #278: Burlesque Coderzzz Thu, 21 Jan 2021 04:30:31 +0000 01:04:31 false full operanow@gmail.comoperanow@gmail.com OperaNow! #277: Talking Rossini - With Tony Beefaroni OperaNow! #277: Talking Rossini - With Tony Beefaroni Mon, 11 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000 56:46 false full operanow@gmail.comoperanow@gmail.com OperaNow! Christmas 2020: Jesus Chri---Ahhhh Sh&t That Hurts OperaNow! Christmas 2020: Jesus Chri---Ahhhh Sh&t That Hurts Thu, 17 Dec 2020 20:40:35 +0000 01:12:12 false full operanow@gmail.comoperanow@gmail.com Smokes, Vegetables and Weird Fu&@ing Feet Smokes, Vegetables and Weird Fu&@ing Feet Thu, 03 Dec 2020 16:47:15 +0000 Clip for Oliver's Corner can be found here.

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]]> 01:15:52 false full operanow@gmail.comClip for Oliver's Corner can be found here.operanow@gmail.comClip for Oliver's Corner can be found here. OperaNow! #275: GET BACK IN THE RV!! OperaNow! #275: GET BACK IN THE RV!! Thu, 12 Nov 2020 15:00:00 +0000 59:38 false full operanow@gmail.comoperanow@gmail.com OperaNow! #274: What The Hell Was This One About? OperaNow! #274: What The Hell Was This One About? Mon, 02 Nov 2020 05:28:07 +0000 52:48 false full operanow@gmail.comoperanow@gmail.com OperaNow! #273: Ghosted By Frank Lopardo OperaNow! Fri, 23 Oct 2020 04:40:11 +0000 01:02:37 true 273 full Michael Rice operanow@gmail.com OperaNow! #272: One Big Snickering Laugh OperaNow! #272: One Big Snickering Laugh Thu, 08 Oct 2020 16:43:28 +0000 01:06:57 false full operanow@gmail.comoperanow@gmail.com OperaNow! #271: The Unbreakable OperaNowpodcast.com OperaNow! #271: The Unbreakable OperaNowpodcast.com Tue, 29 Sep 2020 13:00:00 +0000 01:21:24 false full operanow@gmail.comoperanow@gmail.com OperaNow! #270...OG Podcasters OperaNow! #270...OG Podcasters Fri, 18 Sep 2020 02:30:30 +0000 58:18 false full operanow@gmail.comoperanow@gmail.com OperaNow! #26? - Stolen Blood? OperaNow! #26? - Stolen Blood? Thu, 03 Sep 2020 04:30:54 +0000 47:16 false full operanow@gmail.comoperanow@gmail.com OperaNow #268...The Boys (Old Men) Are Back In Town! OperaNow #268...The Boys (Old Men) Are Back In Town! Thu, 20 Aug 2020 22:03:08 +0000 41:04 false full operanow@gmail.comoperanow@gmail.com OperaNow! #266: Latvian...Soprano...Gays... OperaNow! #266: Latvian...Soprano...Gays... Fri, 27 Jul 2018 05:00:56 +0000 The usual...some good yuks and insight.

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]]> 01:08:09 false full operanow@gmail.comThe usual...some good yuks and insight.operanow@gmail.comThe usual...some good yuks and insight. OperaNow! #265: F&@k em' & Chuck em' OperaNow! #265: F&@k em' & Chuck em' Sat, 02 Jun 2018 14:00:00 +0000 The Met countersues James Levine...NPR "interview" on "#metoo" in opera...Real prisoners in Fidelio...Old Tyme recordings.

Oliver's Corner finally says goodbye to Semiramide with some tenor love.

This week features Michael, ,The OC, Doug Dodson, and Roberta is back!

]]> The Met countersues James Levine...NPR "interview" on "#metoo" in opera...Real prisoners in Fidelio...Old Tyme recordings.

Oliver's Corner finally says goodbye to Semiramide with some tenor love.

This week features Michael, ,The OC, Doug Dodson, and Roberta is back!

]]> 01:15:04 false full operanow@gmail.comThe Met countersues James Levine...NPR "interview" on "#metoo" in opera...Real prisoners in Fidelio...Old Tyme recordings. Oliver's Corner finally says goodbye to Semiramide with some tenor love. This week features Michael, ,The OC, Doug Dodson, and Roberta is back!operanow@gmail.comThe Met countersues James Levine...NPR "interview" on "#metoo" in opera...Real prisoners in Fidelio...Old Tyme recordings. Oliver's Corner finally says goodbye to Semiramide with some tenor love. This week features Michael, ,The OC, Doug Dodson, and Roberta is back! OperaNow! #264: Should've Just Gotten Eaten By Dahmer OperaNow! #264: Oliver Should Have Just Let Dahmer Eat Him Thu, 10 May 2018 13:30:00 +0000 We are back again after a brief hiatus following our long hiatus. More #metoo, Sensational TV shows in headlines for operas.

Oliver's Corner looks at Bel raggio from Semiramide and we finally give the OPERABUSTERS! answer from the last show when Jesus was still alive in the church calendar.

This week features Michael, The OC, and DOug Dodson.

]]> We are back again after a brief hiatus following our long hiatus. More #metoo, Sensational TV shows in headlines for operas.

Oliver's Corner looks at Bel raggio from Semiramide and we finally give the OPERABUSTERS! answer from the last show when Jesus was still alive in the church calendar.

This week features Michael, The OC, and DOug Dodson.

]]> 01:00:44 true full Michael Rice operanow@gmail.comWe are back again after a brief hiatus following our long hiatus. More #metoo, Sensational TV shows in headlines for operas. Oliver's Corner looks at Bel raggio from Semiramide and we finally give the OPERABUSTERS! answer from the last show when Jesus was still alive in the church calendar. This week features Michael, The OC, and DOug Dodson.We are back again after a brief hiatus following our long hiatus. More #metoo, Sensational TV shows in headlines for operas. Oliver's Corner looks at Bel raggio from Semiramide and we finally give the OPERABUSTERS! answer from the last show when Jesus was still alive in the church calendar. This week features Michael, The OC, and DOug Dodson. OperaNow! #263: 4 Creepy Guys Solve Feminism OperaNow! #263: 4 Creepy Guys Solve Feminism Tue, 20 Mar 2018 14:00:00 +0000

James Levine finally fired from The Met...he sues, and bad blood has been in the air for awhile...Opera singer once played a game of tag football.

Plus Oliver's Corner and the sad return of OPERABUSTERS!

This week features Michael, The OC, Doug Dodson and Matt Boresi.

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James Levine finally fired from The Met...he sues, and bad blood has been in the air for awhile...Opera singer once played a game of tag football.

Plus Oliver's Corner and the sad return of OPERABUSTERS!

This week features Michael, The OC, Doug Dodson and Matt Boresi.

]]> 01:01:27 false full operanow@gmail.comJames Levine finally fired from The Met...he sues, and bad blood has been in the air for awhile...Opera singer once played a game of tag football. Plus Oliver's Corner and the sad return of OPERABUSTERS! This week features Michael, The OC, Doug Dodson and Matt Boresi.operanow@gmail.comJames Levine finally fired from The Met...he sues, and bad blood has been in the air for awhile...Opera singer once played a game of tag football. Plus Oliver's Corner and the sad return of OPERABUSTERS! This week features Michael, The OC, Doug Dodson and Matt Boresi. OperaNow! #262: As Many Opera Podcasts As There Are Levine Victims OperaNow! #262: As Many Opera Podcasts As There Are Levine Victims Thu, 08 Mar 2018 19:45:52 +0000 New Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin has a full day...James Levine and his coterie of acolytes...More sexual assault fallout at Opera Tampa...How to improve your bass voice.

Plus, Oliver's Corner closes out Ulisse.

]]> New Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin has a full day...James Levine and his coterie of acolytes...More sexual assault fallout at Opera Tampa...How to improve your bass voice.

Plus, Oliver's Corner closes out Ulisse.

]]> 57:06 false full operanow@gmail.comNew Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin has a full day...James Levine and his coterie of acolytes...More sexual assault fallout at Opera Tampa...How to improve your bass voice. Plus, Oliver's Corner closes out Ulisse.operanow@gmail.comNew Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin has a full day...James Levine and his coterie of acolytes...More sexual assault fallout at Opera Tampa...How to improve your bass voice. Plus, Oliver's Corner closes out Ulisse. OperaNow! #261: YEEEAAAAWWWNN OperaNow! #261: YEEEAAAAWWWNN Tue, 27 Feb 2018 15:52:17 +0000 The Met asks it's new music director to come early and Doug Dodson handicaps their new season...Austin Opera boots their artistic director after 27 women come forward...Transgiovanni.

Plus, Oliver's Corner

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Plus, Oliver's Corner

]]> 01:00:27 false full operanow@gmail.comThe Met asks it's new music director to come early and Doug Dodson handicaps their new season...Austin Opera boots their artistic director after 27 women come forward...Transgiovanni. Plus, Oliver's Corneroperanow@gmail.comThe Met asks it's new music director to come early and Doug Dodson handicaps their new season...Austin Opera boots their artistic director after 27 women come forward...Transgiovanni. Plus, Oliver's Corner OperaNow! #260: We're Back (Again...) OperaNow! #260: We're Back (Again...) Mon, 12 Feb 2018 17:07:22 +0000 OperaNow! is back after a long hiatus.

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]]> 01:15:23 false full operanow@gmail.comOperaNow! is back after a long hiatus.operanow@gmail.comOperaNow! is back after a long hiatus. OperaNow! Christmas: A (Calculated, George C. Scott) Christmas Carol OperaNow! Christmas: A (Calculated, George C. Scott) Christmas Carol Sat, 23 Dec 2017 18:05:48 +0000 OperaNow! is back for the holidays with a look at A Christmas Carol in all of its many forms.

Joining Michael are Chris Rice, John Greenbaum, and Anthony Barrese.

Thanks to Bulova and Chesterfield for their kind sponsorship.

]]> OperaNow! is back for the holidays with a look at A Christmas Carol in all of its many forms.

Joining Michael are Chris Rice, John Greenbaum, and Anthony Barrese.

Thanks to Bulova and Chesterfield for their kind sponsorship.

]]> 02:09:04 false full operanow@gmail.comOperaNow! is back for the holidays with a look at A Christmas Carol in all of its many forms. Joining Michael are Chris Rice, John Greenbaum, and Anthony Barrese. Thanks to Bulova and Chesterfield for their kind sponsorship.operanow@gmail.comOperaNow! is back for the holidays with a look at A Christmas Carol in all of its many forms. Joining Michael are Chris Rice, John Greenbaum, and Anthony Barrese. Thanks to Bulova and Chesterfield for their kind sponsorship. OperaNow! #258: Best One Yet? OperaNow! #258: Best One Yet? Mon, 22 Aug 2016 14:27:39 +0000 Hey Munich: You're wrong about The Exterminating Angel...Singers gather around to create a better experience...San Diego Opera asks the community what they want...New marquee goes up at opera house in Travers City.

Oliver's Corner closes out The Rakes Progress.

Guess Who Died?

This week features Michael, The OC, Doug Dodson, Kevin Kees and Roberta.

]]> Hey Munich: You're wrong about The Exterminating Angel...Singers gather around to create a better experience...San Diego Opera asks the community what they want...New marquee goes up at opera house in Travers City.

Oliver's Corner closes out The Rakes Progress.

Guess Who Died?

This week features Michael, The OC, Doug Dodson, Kevin Kees and Roberta.

]]> 01:26:45 false full operanow@gmail.comHey Munich: You're wrong about The Exterminating Angel...Singers gather around to create a better experience...San Diego Opera asks the community what they want...New marquee goes up at opera house in Travers City. Oliver's Corner closes out The Rakes Progress. Guess Who Died? This week features Michael, The OC, Doug Dodson, Kevin Kees and Roberta.operanow@gmail.comHey Munich: You're wrong about The Exterminating Angel...Singers gather around to create a better experience...San Diego Opera asks the community what they want...New marquee goes up at opera house in Travers City. Oliver's Corner closes out The Rakes Progress. Guess Who Died? This week features Michael, The OC, Doug Dodson, Kevin Kees and Roberta. OperaNow! #257: Patinkin & Gunn! OperaNow! #257: Patinkin & Gunn! Wed, 03 Aug 2016 13:54:37 +0000 10 years later, The Met's HD broadcasts...Edinburgh Festival offers refunds for Cosi before the show opens...Everyone wants to be in Mozart in the Jungle...Patinkin & Gunn...Anton Coppola going strong at 99.

Plus OPERABUSTERS! and Guess Who Died? And listen through to the end for a special interview...

This week features Michael, The OC, Doug Dodson, Mike Mayes and old school host, Kevin Kees.

]]> 10 years later, The Met's HD broadcasts...Edinburgh Festival offers refunds for Cosi before the show opens...Everyone wants to be in Mozart in the Jungle...Patinkin & Gunn...Anton Coppola going strong at 99.

Plus OPERABUSTERS! and Guess Who Died? And listen through to the end for a special interview...

This week features Michael, The OC, Doug Dodson, Mike Mayes and old school host, Kevin Kees.

]]> 01:15:45 false full operanow@gmail.com10 years later, The Met's HD broadcasts...Edinburgh Festival offers refunds for Cosi before the show opens...Everyone wants to be in Mozart in the Jungle...Patinkin & Gunn...Anton Coppola going strong at 99. Plus OPERABUSTERS! and Guess Who Died? And listen through to the end for a special interview... This week features Michael, The OC, Doug Dodson, Mike Mayes and old school host, Kevin Kees.operanow@gmail.com10 years later, The Met's HD broadcasts...Edinburgh Festival offers refunds for Cosi before the show opens...Everyone wants to be in Mozart in the Jungle...Patinkin & Gunn...Anton Coppola going strong at 99. Plus OPERABUSTERS! and Guess Who Died? And listen through to the end for a special interview... This week features Michael, The OC, Doug Dodson, Mike Mayes and old school host, Kevin Kees. OperaNow! #256: Even Coach Ended After Like 12 Years OperaNow! #256: Even Coach Ended After Like 12 Years Wed, 13 Jul 2016 15:22:01 +0000 How do you solve a problem like Peter Gelb? That aria is way too long...Opera composed by psychiatrist attempts to address schizophrenia...Pole dancer spices up Verdi (about time)...Young Pavarotti discovered in Wales (sort of.)

Olivers Corner continues it's look at The Rakes Progress with Act 2.

This week features Michael, The OC and Doug Dodson

]]> How do you solve a problem like Peter Gelb? That aria is way too long...Opera composed by psychiatrist attempts to address schizophrenia...Pole dancer spices up Verdi (about time)...Young Pavarotti discovered in Wales (sort of.)

Olivers Corner continues it's look at The Rakes Progress with Act 2.

This week features Michael, The OC and Doug Dodson

]]> 01:24:56 false full operanow@gmail.comHow do you solve a problem like Peter Gelb? That aria is way too long...Opera composed by psychiatrist attempts to address schizophrenia...Pole dancer spices up Verdi (about time)...Young Pavarotti discovered in Wales (sort of.) Olivers Corner continues it's look at The Rakes Progress with Act 2. This week features Michael, The OC and Doug Dodsonoperanow@gmail.comHow do you solve a problem like Peter Gelb? That aria is way too long...Opera composed by psychiatrist attempts to address schizophrenia...Pole dancer spices up Verdi (about time)...Young Pavarotti discovered in Wales (sort of.) Olivers Corner continues it's look at The Rakes Progress with Act 2. This week features Michael, The OC and Doug Dodson OperaNow! #255: I Can't Tell The Difference OperaNow! #255: I Can't Tell The Difference Fri, 17 Jun 2016 14:43:30 +0000 Yannick coming to The Met (in 20 years)...

In Oliver's first Corner on The Rake's Progress we listen to Paul Appleby, Laura Claycomb, and Dawn Upshaw in her prime.

This week features Micahel, The OC and Matthan Black

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In Oliver's first Corner on The Rake's Progress we listen to Paul Appleby, Laura Claycomb, and Dawn Upshaw in her prime.

This week features Micahel, The OC and Matthan Black

]]> 01:07:28 false full operanow@gmail.comYannick coming to The Met (in 20 years)... In Oliver's first Corner on The Rake's Progress we listen to Paul Appleby, Laura Claycomb, and Dawn Upshaw in her prime. This week features Micahel, The OC and Matthan Blackoperanow@gmail.comYannick coming to The Met (in 20 years)... In Oliver's first Corner on The Rake's Progress we listen to Paul Appleby, Laura Claycomb, and Dawn Upshaw in her prime. This week features Micahel, The OC and Matthan Black OperaNow! #254: Metropolitan Opera Zone OperaNow! #254: Metropolitan Opera Zone Wed, 25 May 2016 13:12:34 +0000 As we we ease back into things, we shoot the shit and disucuss a few stories.

The Norma Effect...New York City Opera announces first full season...NY Times talking heads try to get more people to the opera (and Michael solves the problem)

Oliver's Corner goes on hiatus to retool...next week, a look at the TV show Jackass.

Guess Who Died (again)?

This week features Michael, The OC and Doug Dodson.

 

]]> As we we ease back into things, we shoot the shit and disucuss a few stories.

The Norma Effect...New York City Opera announces first full season...NY Times talking heads try to get more people to the opera (and Michael solves the problem)

Oliver's Corner goes on hiatus to retool...next week, a look at the TV show Jackass.

Guess Who Died (again)?

This week features Michael, The OC and Doug Dodson.

]]> 42:39 false full operanow@gmail.comAs we we ease back into things, we shoot the shit and disucuss a few stories. The Norma Effect...New York City Opera announces first full season...NY Times talking heads try to get more people to the opera (and Michael solves the problem) Oliver's Corner goes on hiatus to retool...next week, a look at the TV show Jackass. Guess Who Died (again)? This week features Michael, The OC and Doug Dodson.  operanow@gmail.comAs we we ease back into things, we shoot the shit and disucuss a few stories. The Norma Effect...New York City Opera announces first full season...NY Times talking heads try to get more people to the opera (and Michael solves the problem) Oliver's Corner goes on hiatus to retool...next week, a look at the TV show Jackass. Guess Who Died (again)? This week features Michael, The OC and Doug Dodson.   OperaNow! #253: Jimmy & Pete's? OperaNow! #253: Jimmy & Pete's? Wed, 20 Apr 2016 18:23:55 +0000 So long, James Levine...

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]]> 01:11:37 false full operanow@gmail.comSo long, James Levine...operanow@gmail.comSo long, James Levine... OperaNow! #252: Elephants On Stage OperaNow! #252: Elephants On Stage Thu, 07 Apr 2016 14:30:00 +0000 Upstart Opera in NYC...Another Camarena EncoreAt The Met...ENO Music Director Resigns...Verdic Cycle Comes To A Close in Sarasota...Florence Foster Jenkins Movie...Greenwich Residents to Perform in The Sorcerer.

In Oliver's Corner we listen to Leyla Gencer, Piero Cappuccilli, and Dimitra Theodossiou in act 2 of Roberto Devereux.

This week features Michael, The OC and Doug Dodson.

And be sure to check out La Familia Green for all your greeting card and stationary needs!

]]> Upstart Opera in NYC...Another Camarena EncoreAt The Met...ENO Music Director Resigns...Verdic Cycle Comes To A Close in Sarasota...Florence Foster Jenkins Movie...Greenwich Residents to Perform in The Sorcerer.

In Oliver's Corner we listen to Leyla Gencer, Piero Cappuccilli, and Dimitra Theodossiou in act 2 of Roberto Devereux.

This week features Michael, The OC and Doug Dodson.

And be sure to check out La Familia Green for all your greeting card and stationary needs!

]]> 01:00:46 false full operanow@gmail.comUpstart Opera in NYC...Another Camarena EncoreAt The Met...ENO Music Director Resigns...Verdic Cycle Comes To A Close in Sarasota...Florence Foster Jenkins Movie...Greenwich Residents to Perform in The Sorcerer. In Oliver's Corner we listen to Leyla Gencer, Piero Cappuccilli, and Dimitra Theodossiou in act 2 of Roberto Devereux. This week features Michael, The OC and Doug Dodson. And be sure to check out La Familia Green for all your greeting card and stationary needs!operanow@gmail.comUpstart Opera in NYC...Another Camarena EncoreAt The Met...ENO Music Director Resigns...Verdic Cycle Comes To A Close in Sarasota...Florence Foster Jenkins Movie...Greenwich Residents to Perform in The Sorcerer. In Oliver's Corner we listen to Leyla Gencer, Piero Cappuccilli, and Dimitra Theodossiou in act 2 of Roberto Devereux. This week features Michael, The OC and Doug Dodson. And be sure to check out La Familia Green for all your greeting card and stationary needs! OperaNow! #251: The Most Accessible Opera Podcast? OperaNow! #251: The Most Accessible Opera Podcast? Tue, 08 Mar 2016 23:33:36 +0000 The Hymen's Return!...First female conductor EVER this season at Baltimore Opera House...ENO chorus votes to go on strike...Roberto Alagna steps in to save Manon Lescaut at The Met (but thinks he overdid it).

Oliver's Corner previews Roberto Devereux, an opera you should know.

This week features Michael, The OC and Matt Boresi of The Paternity Test Podcast

]]> The Hymen's Return!...First female conductor EVER this season at Baltimore Opera House...ENO chorus votes to go on strike...Roberto Alagna steps in to save Manon Lescaut at The Met (but thinks he overdid it).

Oliver's Corner previews Roberto Devereux, an opera you should know.

This week features Michael, The OC and Matt Boresi of The Paternity Test Podcast

]]> 01:23:30 false full operanow@gmail.comThe Hymen's Return!...First female conductor EVER this season at Baltimore Opera House...ENO chorus votes to go on strike...Roberto Alagna steps in to save Manon Lescaut at The Met (but thinks he overdid it). Oliver's Corner previews Roberto Devereux, an opera you should know. This week features Michael, The OC and Matt Boresi of The Paternity Test Podcastoperanow@gmail.comThe Hymen's Return!...First female conductor EVER this season at Baltimore Opera House...ENO chorus votes to go on strike...Roberto Alagna steps in to save Manon Lescaut at The Met (but thinks he overdid it). Oliver's Corner previews Roberto Devereux, an opera you should know. This week features Michael, The OC and Matt Boresi of The Paternity Test Podcast OperaNow! #250: 250??!!?? OperaNow! #250: 250??!!?? Wed, 24 Feb 2016 13:44:23 +0000 More mulling over James Levine's future at The Met...Seattle Opera unveils plans for new enormo-dome...Next season has first opera by a female composer in a jillion years.

This week in Oliver's Corner we listen to historically important recordings featuring Grace Bumbry, Shirley Verrett, Simon Estes, and Dorothy Maynor.

This week features Michael, The OC and Doug Dodson.

 

]]> More mulling over James Levine's future at The Met...Seattle Opera unveils plans for new enormo-dome...Next season has first opera by a female composer in a jillion years.

This week in Oliver's Corner we listen to historically important recordings featuring Grace Bumbry, Shirley Verrett, Simon Estes, and Dorothy Maynor.

This week features Michael, The OC and Doug Dodson.

]]> 01:06:57 false full operanow@gmail.comMore mulling over James Levine's future at The Met...Seattle Opera unveils plans for new enormo-dome...Next season has first opera by a female composer in a jillion years. This week in Oliver's Corner we listen to historically important recordings featuring Grace Bumbry, Shirley Verrett, Simon Estes, and Dorothy Maynor. This week features Michael, The OC and Doug Dodson.  operanow@gmail.comMore mulling over James Levine's future at The Met...Seattle Opera unveils plans for new enormo-dome...Next season has first opera by a female composer in a jillion years. This week in Oliver's Corner we listen to historically important recordings featuring Grace Bumbry, Shirley Verrett, Simon Estes, and Dorothy Maynor. This week features Michael, The OC and Doug Dodson.   OperaNow! #249: Peter Gelb and James Levine Walk into a Doctor's Office... OperaNow! #249: Peter Gelb and James Levine Walk into a Doctor's Office... Wed, 10 Feb 2016 16:26:23 +0000 Peter Gelb and James Levine walk into a doctor's office...Castleton Festival goes on hiatus...The Vienna Opera Ball...Renee Fleming hints at retirement...Make opera more relevant (blah).

This week on Oliver's Corner: The inimitable Roberta Alexander and rising stars Noah Stewart and J'nai Bridges.

Plus, Guess Who Died?

This week features Michael, The OC, Doug Dodson, the return of Jenny and special guest, director Paul Curran.

]]> Peter Gelb and James Levine walk into a doctor's office...Castleton Festival goes on hiatus...The Vienna Opera Ball...Renee Fleming hints at retirement...Make opera more relevant (blah).

This week on Oliver's Corner: The inimitable Roberta Alexander and rising stars Noah Stewart and J'nai Bridges.

Plus, Guess Who Died?

This week features Michael, The OC, Doug Dodson, the return of Jenny and special guest, director Paul Curran.

]]> 01:33:32 false full operanow@gmail.comPeter Gelb and James Levine walk into a doctor's office...Castleton Festival goes on hiatus...The Vienna Opera Ball...Renee Fleming hints at retirement...Make opera more relevant (blah). This week on Oliver's Corner: The inimitable Roberta Alexander and rising stars Noah Stewart and J'nai Bridges. Plus, Guess Who Died? This week features Michael, The OC, Doug Dodson, the return of Jenny and special guest, director Paul Curran.operanow@gmail.comPeter Gelb and James Levine walk into a doctor's office...Castleton Festival goes on hiatus...The Vienna Opera Ball...Renee Fleming hints at retirement...Make opera more relevant (blah). This week on Oliver's Corner: The inimitable Roberta Alexander and rising stars Noah Stewart and J'nai Bridges. Plus, Guess Who Died? This week features Michael, The OC, Doug Dodson, the return of Jenny and special guest, director Paul Curran. OperaNow! #248: A QR Code Full of D%^#s! OperaNow! #248: A QR Code Full of D%^#s! Tue, 02 Feb 2016 17:36:22 +0000
NYCO Tosca arrives with mixed reviews...Are we being too sensitive on the operatic stage?...Cross-over Dido...No Verdi or Puccini next season a Lyric Opera Chicago...Police called on man screaming in his apartment.
 
 
It's February, so Oliver's Corner can take a break  from researching operas and rely on the artistry of others.  This week:  Leona Mitchell, Robert McFerrin, and Barbara Hendricks.
 
 
This week features Michael, The OC and Doug Dodson.
]]> 01:16:15 false full operanow@gmail.comNYCO Tosca arrives with mixed reviews...Are we being too sensitive on the operatic stage?...Cross-over Dido...No Verdi or Puccini next season a Lyric Opera Chicago...Police called on man screaming in his apartment.     It's February, so Oliver's Corner can take a break  from researching operas and rely on the artistry of others.  This week:  Leona Mitchell, Robert McFerrin, and Barbara Hendricks.     This week features Michael, The OC and Doug Dodson.operanow@gmail.comNYCO Tosca arrives with mixed reviews...Are we being too sensitive on the operatic stage?...Cross-over Dido...No Verdi or Puccini next season a Lyric Opera Chicago...Police called on man screaming in his apartment.     It's February, so Oliver's Corner can take a break  from researching operas and rely on the artistry of others.  This week:  Leona Mitchell, Robert McFerrin, and Barbara Hendricks.     This week features Michael, The OC and Doug Dodson.