Episode 24!  Today I sat down with Long Island born and 20 year resident of Berlin Nicole Piccolomini.  She's had a wonderful career in opera which has taken her to the farthest corners of the globe.  She shared her origin story as well as her tips on self-confidence, perseverance, and longevity.  Hope you can check it out!

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Episode 23!  He's back!  My first guest and good friend Charlie Castronovo and I meet up to chat about singing, music, and lifestyle.  Hope you enjoy our chat!  

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Episode 22!  Hey everybody!  Hope you enjoy this podcast with my friend and opera director Chuck Hudson.  Chuck has almost 50 years of experience in the theater.  He's a true master of his craft.  I hope you enjoy this chat!  Be kind everyone!  To find Chuck online visit his website: https://www.chdirector.com/

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Episode 21!  What a pleasure to sit down with a living legend!  Gregory Kunde is an international tenor whose career has spanned almost 50 years.  He's been an inspiration to me as well as a teacher and mentor.  I hope you all enjoy this chat and make sure to find and attend one of Greg's future performances.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregory_Kunde

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Episode 20!  Hey friends, Happy New Year!  I hope everyone survived the holidays.  In the episode of the Cigawi Podcast I had the unique opportunity to exchange ideas and perspectives with my dad, George Fennell.  He is a retired public school music educator and still active as a teacher, performer, and conductor.  I hope you all enjoy this unique podcast.  Take care everyone!

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Episode 19!  Amy Harris is a soprano and also the general manager of the Berlin Academy of American Music (BAAM).  I really enjoyed our conversation and her unique perspective!  Be sure to check out her website www.amyharrissoprano.com and BAAM's website www.baamorch.de.  Be kind everybody!

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Episode 18!  This was a fun one.  Jonny Whitlam is a Berlin tour guide and very active on social media as well.  Make sure to check out his Instagram/TikTok @whitlamsberlintours and his website: www.whitlam-berlin-tours.com.  He also co-hosts a podcast with Pip Roper called History Flakes-The Berlin History Podcast.  I talk a lot of shit especially about history and it was refreshing to have Jonny fact check me :-D.  I should follow up a little about the Spanish Inquisition.  It officially ended 1834, but the Vatican still has an office/tribunal called "Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith" intended to root out heresies especially among the Catholic clergy.  Be kind everyone!  And enjoy!

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Episode 17!  Today I sat down with conductor and pianist Geoff Loff.    We shared some funny stories, some laughs, and a few beers.  He was a super fun guest!  Make sure to follow his career at the Komische Oper Berlin, his Instagram, and his website: http://www.geoffloff.com Take care everybody and hope you enjoy!

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Episode 16!  Hi friends!  I had the pleasure of sitting down with one of the great young professionals in the opera world: soprano, Mane Galoyan.  In this podcast she shares her origin story as well as advice for young singers.  Be sure to check out the schedule page on her website and enjoy our chat!  Be kind everyone!  https://www.manegaloyan.com/

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Episode 15!  Today I sat down with opera director Brian Deedrick.  Brian has been one of the champions of opera and theater in the world and a dear friend of mine.  He's had an amazing international career: https://www.operabase.com/artists/brian-deedrick-2329/en.  Hope you enjoy our chat!  Remember to download and subscribe!

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