The Atlanta Opera Podcast

Flamboyant and brilliant, the music of Candide is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face! Listen to conductor James Lowe break down some of his favorite moments from Leonard Bernstein's comic operet...

28 Feb 202313min

The story of Candide is a particularly fascinating saga, from its origins as biting satire by French philosopher Voltaire through its rocky opera premiere to its revival as a Broadway sensation. Sopra...

21 Feb 202311min

Don Giovanni is a staple of the opera repertoire, a definitive masterpiece by one of the most prolific composers in history. Listen in as mezzo soprano Jennifer Johnson Cano expertly guides you throug...

10 Jan 202313min

The critical work of presenting the many nuances and practices of a culture in a productive and respectful manner requires an experienced advisor to look out for the pitfalls that can damage perceptio...

11 Nov 202221min

5 Things to Know is back with fascinating details about Puccini's breathtaking Madama Butterfly and The Atlanta Opera's production of this timeless work, as told by The Atlanta Opera's Carl W. Knobloc...

8 Nov 20226min

The story of Madama Butterfly is an engrossing tale that has captured the hearts of operagoers for generations, but what sets this masterpiece apart is arguably one of the most beautiful opera scores ...

1 Nov 202211min

The career of the Asian and Asian-American vocalist can be a uniquely challenging journey as stereotypes persist and can often pre-define the trajectory of artists that otherwise possess diverse range...

27 Okt 202233min

Puccini's brilliant masterpiece Madama Butterfly is a breathtaking tale of innocence lost that has captured the hearts of operagoers for ages. Listen in as baritone Julius Ahn, performing the role of ...

25 Okt 202213min