Kaspar and Maunder

We end our 4 part series reminiscing with Marilyn about her time at State Opera and Opera companies in Australia.

Marilyn speaks about her adventures in Europe and what drew her to the French repertoire.

Great Australian Soprano Marilyn Richardson talks about her husband of 45 years, the multi-talented James Christiansen.

Stuart and Kasper begin a conversation with Marilyn Richardson that is so wide ranging it warrants 4 parts!

In the last podcast of the season, Dennis Olsen discusses his time with D'Oyly Carte Opera Company, his favourite roles and some that passed him by. An incredible life.

Dennis Olsen joins Stuart for his second chat of the series this time about his extraordinary career outside of his time with State Opera, including tales of working with great divas Googie Withers and June Bronhill and legendary Directors John Tasker, John Sumner, Colin George and George Ogilvie.

The Norina, Micaela, Mimi, Countess and Violetta with State Opera in the 70's, 80's and 90's Judith Henley chats with Stuart about her journey from Mercedes College through the fledgling State Opera of South Australia, to the opera houses of the world and back home to Adelaide.

Stuart and Kaspar speak with one of Australia's most respected Tenors, Thomas Edmonds.

Elizabeth Campbell chats with Stuart and Kaspar about her career, a journey from the chorus of The Australian Opera to becoming possibly the most versatile mezzo on the Australian operatic stage.

A celebrated performer and the winner of five Green Room Awards, John Bolton Wood, who was awarded an AM for his services to Opera in 2009 joins Stuart and Kaspar for the second podcast in their series.