Experiments in Opera is focused on re-writing the story of opera, with one of their latest projects fusing contemporary subject matter and musical aesthetics with opera serialized for TV! The organization's Executive Director, Aaron Siegel, joins Garrett (1:07:00) to talk about the TV opera, ideas on dismantling the status quo of opera, and insights on how to cultivate younger audiences. Garrett and Scott offer commentary on WFMT's new radio program geared toward younger audiences, take a look at the programming of a southwest US symphony, and share music by Jackson 5, Margaret Bonds, Gladys Knight, and more.

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Playlist:

Jackson 5 - "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus"

Jackson 5 - "Give Love on Christmas Day"

Sergei Prokofiev - Symphony No. 5

Blondie - "Heart of Glass"

Tommy James & The Shondells - "I Think We're Alone Now"

Margaret Bonds - "Montgomery Variations"

Jason Cady - "Everything for Dawn" (excerpts)

perf. Flamenco Masters - "Midnight Train to Georgia"

More:

Experiments in Opera: https://experimentsinopera.com/staff-board/

STREAM "Everything for Dawn": https://www.allarts.org/programs/everything-for-dawn/

New WFMT Program Brings Fresh, Young and Hopefully Hip Perspective to Classical Music: https://chicago.suntimes.com/2022/12/5/23491328/wfmt-sounds-classical-show-kristina-lynn-larob-k-rafael?fbclid=IwAR0NQt2PYrCMatT3cARODevqByc_jjPAXnCkSmQizcXmYaVFmlTXQwNYRAY

Pheonix Symphony Music Director Champions a Broader Sound: https://www.azcentral.com/mosaic-story/news/local/arizona-people/2022/12/04/phoenix-symphony-director-embraces-diversity-champions-broader-sound/8226772001/