In this episode, Bryce speaks with male soprano, Elijah McCormack. They discuss his experience as a transgender singer working in oratorio and concert spaces, Eli’s 2023 performance and tour with ChamberQueer, and his interest in the repertoire and legacy of the castrati.

Release Date: January 1, 2024

Recording Date: December 19, 2023

Name of Podcast: Beyond Travesti

Episode Title & Number: Elijah McCormack, Season 1, Episode 5

Topic #1: Elijah’s introduction to classical singing [4:30]

Topic #2: Singing concert & oratorio while trans [7:30]

Topic #3: ChamberQueer’s 2023 Tour & Workshop at Early Music America [14:30]

Topic #4: The legacy of the castrati [20:00]

Read Episode Transcript here.

Opera Modo - TNBGD Directory Submission

Elijah’s website

Follow Elijah on Instagram

ChamberQueer

What the heck are the castrati?

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