Opera Unbound

Opera Unbound

By Rachelle Moss and Mike HeitmannArtsPerforming Arts
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Opera Unbound episodes

  • Elixir of Love

    Opera Unbound is a podcast that breaks the barriers between opera singers and the audience. We cover the process, challenges, stereotypes, and inspirations associated with opera.


    Rachelle Moss and Mike Heitmann co-host the opera podcasts and create videos. They have unique perspectives from which they will share experiences and thoughts.


    Mike and Rachelle discuss their production of the Elixir of Love.


    For more information and to help support the creation of these shows please visit our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/Operaunbound


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    35 min
  • Opera is Dying

    Opera Unbound is a podcast that breaks the barriers between opera singers and the audience. We cover the process, challenges, stereotypes, and inspirations associated with opera.


    Rachelle Moss and Mike Heitmann co-host the opera podcasts and create videos. They have unique perspectives from which they will share experiences and thoughts.


    We discuss the long and drawn out idea that opera is dying. We approached this topic from three perspectives: the cold hard facts of statistics, the philosophical approach, and looking at how opera persists through pop culture.


    For more information and to help support the creation of these shows please visit our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/Operaunbound

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    49 min
  • Preparing a Role Part 3: The Music

    Rachelle wraps up her discussion of preparing a role by sharing how she learns the music.


    Opera Unbound is a podcast that breaks the barriers between opera singers and the audience. We cover the process, challenges, stereotypes, and inspirations associated with opera.


    Rachelle Moss and Mike Heitmann co-host the opera podcasts and create videos. They have unique perspectives from which they will share experiences and thoughts.



    For more information and to help support the creation of these shows please visit our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/Operaunbound

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    11 min
  • Role Preparation Part 2: Analyzing the Text

    Opera Unbound is a podcast that breaks the barriers between opera singers and the audience. We cover the process, challenges, stereotypes, and inspirations associated with opera.


    Rachelle Moss and Mike Heitmann co-host the opera podcasts and create videos. They have unique perspectives from which they will share experiences and thoughts.


    This episode discusses techniques for preparing a role.


    For more information and to help support the creation of these shows please visit our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/Operaunbound

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    17 min
  • Overcoming Writer's Block

    Opera Unbound is a podcast that breaks the barriers between opera singers and the audience. We cover the process, challenges, stereotypes, and inspirations associated with opera.


    Rachelle Moss and Mike Heitmann co-host the opera podcasts and create videos. They have unique perspectives from which they will share experiences and thoughts.


    Mike walks you through a sometimes frustrating process of dealing with Writer's Block.


    For more information and to help support the creation of these shows please visit our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/Operaunbound


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    15 min
  • Post Covid Musimgs

    Opera Unbound is a podcast that breaks the barriers between opera singers and the audience. We cover the process, challenges, stereotypes, and inspirations associated with opera.


    Rachelle Moss and Mike Heitmann co-host the opera podcasts and create videos. They have unique perspectives from which they will share experiences and thoughts.


    We share our thoughts on the new direction of the opera industry post Covid-19.


    For more information and to help support the creation of these shows please visit our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/Operaunbound


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    10 min
  • Story Time

    Opera Unbound is a podcast that breaks the barriers between opera singers and the audience. We cover the process, challenges, stereotypes, and inspirations associated with opera.


    Rachelle Moss and Mike Heitmann co-host the opera podcasts and create videos. They have unique perspectives from which they will share experiences and thoughts.


    We share stories about mishaps on stage during operas we've performed in.


    For more information and to help support the creation of these shows please visit our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/Operaunbound

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
  • Adapting Works Pt. 2: Character Development

    Opera Unbound is a podcast that breaks the barriers between opera singers and the audience. We cover the process, challenges, stereotypes, and inspirations associated with opera.


    Rachelle Moss and Mike Heitmann co-host the opera podcasts and create videos. They have unique perspectives from which they will share experiences and thoughts.


    Mike dives deeper into the process of adapting operas for modern audiences. In this episode he talks about character development from the perspective of the librettist.


    For more information and to help support the creation of these shows please visit our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/Operaunbound

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    16 min
  • Heartless Operas

    Opera Unbound is a podcast that breaks the barriers between opera singers and the audience. We cover the process, challenges, stereotypes, and inspirations associated with opera.


    Rachelle Moss and Mike Heitmann co-host the opera podcasts and create videos. They have unique perspectives from which they will share experiences and thoughts.


    We discuss operas where the main plot does not include love.


    For more information and to help support the creation of these shows please visit our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/Operaunbound

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min
  • Spooky Scenes Playlist


    Mike and I created  a special playlist with the spookiest scenes from operas. From Der Freischuetz to Lizze Borden we bring you a Halloween Hour of Horror. Opera Unbound is a podcast that breaks the barriers between opera singers and the audience. We cover the process, challenges, stereotypes, and inspirations associated with opera. Rachelle Moss and Mike Heitmann co-host the opera podcasts and create videos. They have unique perspectives from which they will share experiences and thoughts.


    For more information and to help support the creation of these shows please visit our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/Operaunbound

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    56 min

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Opera Unbound is a podcast that breaks the barriers between opera singers and the audience. We cover the process, challenges, stereotypes, and inspirations associated with opera. Rachelle Moss and…