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Forget what you thought you knew about classical music, and leave your preconceived notions at the door! Co-hosted by Naomi Barrettara, Elspeth Davis, and Kyle Homewood, Opera After Dark is a journey ... more
FAQs about Opera After Dark:How many episodes does Opera After Dark have?The podcast currently has 135 episodes available.
March 14, 2021Ep. 132: Rage AriasWhat do you do when you find yourself filled with rage? In the opera world, you sing an emotionally charged Rage Aria. In this episode, we're talking about some of opera's most rageful moments....more54minPlay
February 20, 2021Ep. 131: Insertion AriasWhat is a singer to do when the composer didn't right a banging aria for their character, or their aria leaves something to be desired? Insert a favorite aria of their choosing! It's hard to believe that this actually happened in the world of professional opera, but it turns out this was commonplace for much of opera's history....more35minPlay
December 23, 2020Ep. 130: Holiday AlbumsHappy Holidays from Opera After Dark! We all love (or love to hate) a good holiday album. In this episode we discuss some of the most notable holiday albums by opera stars....more58minPlay
December 16, 2020Ep. 129: The opera about the moonWhen you think about an opera about the Moon, does 20th-century music come to mind, or maybe the 21st? It turns out the first opera about space came way back in 1777. We hope you enjoy hearing about the Classical Era space opera, Il mondo della luna....more39minPlay
December 11, 2020Ep. 128: Papa HaydnIn the realm of classical music, there are few individuals as influential as Franz Joseph Haydn. Though not known for his operas, Haydn is the original master of the symphony and string quartet, and definitely lived an interesting life....more39minPlay
November 13, 2020Ep. 127: José Maurício Nunes GarciaHaven't heard of José Maurício? Neither had we! But it turns out he was a prolific Brazilian composer of the Classical Era, with over 200 published works and a Requiem that got the attention of Europe's best composers....more37minPlay
October 26, 2020Episode 126: Duke Ellington and Queenie PieIn addition to his many accolades in the jazz world, Duke Ellington is another notable composer that tried his hand at opera. Though Ellington never finished his opera Queenie Pie, he definitely left us with some great tunes!...more47minPlay
October 07, 2020Ep. 125: Il GiasoneWho knew that the most popular opera from the 17th-century was about some guy named Jason?! Apparently Elspeth did. Before you start imagining an opera about a '90s frat boy, you should know this opera is actually based on a Greek myth and composed by the most successful composer of its era....more50minPlay
September 26, 2020Ep. 124: Scott Joplin & TreemonishaOpera After Dark is back for season 5!! And we're kicking things off by talking about the greatest ragtime composer of all, Scott Joplin. Don't worry, we're not abandoning our roots. In addition to being the king of ragtime, Mr. Joplin also composed for the operatic stage....more38minPlay
May 25, 2020Ep. 123: Victoria and AlbertWith Memorial Day upon us (USA) and Victoria Day (Canada) just passed, we are taking the opportunity to talk about Queen Victoria and her love of opera, which she shared with her husband Prince Albert....more58minPlay
FAQs about Opera After Dark:How many episodes does Opera After Dark have?The podcast currently has 135 episodes available.