This week, it's a special hour-plus show!

We talk with soprano Emily Birsan, who is currently in Puccini's "Gianni Schicchi" at Chicago Opera Theater. Our team reviews the show, as well as its prelude in the double-bill: Poulenc's "La Voix Humaine", featuring Patricia Racette.

Oliver sets up a new battle royale in our TKO segment, and George gives you the week's opera headlines. Wow!