This week, George and Oliver talk with conductor Anthony Barrese. He’s also the artistic director of Opera Southwest. We get his take on what pieces opera companies should be programming in order to survive. Anthony’s a smart guy and the opera references come fast and furious in this interview, so keep your wits about you and enjoy this bonus-length interview...

Co-host Giovanna is back on the show, and she helps us break down what to look forward to -- and what to avoid -- in the Metropolitan Opera’s 2016-2017 season...

Plus we’ve got this week’s opera headlines and our TKO segment which pits two singers head-to-head in the finale of Rossini’s opera 'Zelmira'. Don't miss who we’ve chosen to fight to the death to become the star of Naples...