The Art of Opera

On this episode of ‘The Art of Opera’, stage and screen star Queenie van de Zandt chats about creating her hilarious alter-ego Jan van de Stool, starring as The Witch in Victorian Opera’s production of ‘Into the Woods’ and harnessing the mind. 

This interview was recorded in November 2020 as part of the company’s web series, 'Artists in Isolation'. Find the full series and much more via victorianopera.com.au.  

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of ‘The Art of Opera’, much-loved musical theatre star Lucy Maunder reflects on home life in 2020, her theatrical upbringing, and performing in Victorian Opera's production of 'Into the Woods'.
This interview was recorded in September 2020 as part of the company’s web series, Artists in Isolation.

Find the full series and much more via victorianopera.com.au.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of ‘The Art of Opera’, the always hilarious Kanen Breen shares stories from his lockdown experience, mishaps on stage, and his love of lamp-making. 

This interview was recorded in July 2020 as part of the company’s web series, 'Artists in Isolation'. Find the full series and much more via victorianopera.com.au.  

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of ‘The Art of Opera’, we speak with two of Australia’s best loved opera singers, soprano Antoinette Halloran and tenor James Egglestone, about their life together off-stage. 

This interview was recorded in May 2020 as part of the company’s web series, Artists in Isolation. Find the full series and much more via victorianopera.com.au.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of ‘The Art of Opera’, we check in with much-loved Colombian-Australian tenor Carlos Bárcenas. 

Carlos reflects on his upbringing in Colombia and the influence Victorian Opera and soprano Jessica Pratt have had on his singing career. 

This interview was recorded in June 2020 as part of the company’s web series, Artists in Isolation. Find the full series and much more via victorianopera.com.au.  

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of ‘The Art of Opera’, we head deep inside the Black Forest with German-based Australian conductor Daniel Carter. 

After starting his career as an 18-year-old at Victorian Opera, Daniel has since gone onto becoming the designated Generalmusikdirektor at Landestheater Coburg. 

This interview was recorded in July 2020 as part of the company’s web series, Artists in Isolation. Find the full series and much more via victorianopera.com.au.  

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of ‘The Art of Opera’, we mark Victorian Opera’s 15th Anniversary with an interview with soprano Olivia Cranwell – who appeared in the company’s first production back in 2006 – Britten’s Noye’s Fludde. 

The interview was recorded in May 2020 as part of the company’s web series, 'Artists in Isolation'. You can find the full series and much more via victorianopera.com.au.   

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of ‘The Art of Opera’, enjoy a very special highlight from Victorian Opera’s web series ‘Artists in Isolation’. 

Speaking with us from her kitchen at home in the Barossa Valley, iconic Australian cook Maggie Beer reflects on her extraordinary love of food and music. This interview was recorded in August 2020. 

You can find the full series and much more via victorianopera.com.au.  

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of ‘The Art of Opera’, we hear another highlight from Victorian Opera’s web series ‘Artists in Isolation’.

Joining us from her Lithuanian summerhouse, we speak with soprano Vida Miknevičiūtė, the star of Victorian Opera’s production of Salome. This interview was recorded in June 2020.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Throughout 2020, the team at Victorian Opera has been creating an enormous amount of video content including interview series Artists in Isolation. In the series, we hear from singers and theatre makers across the world as we all respond to COVID-19. You can find the full series and much more via victorianopera.com.au.

In this episode, here’s a recent chat with Victorian Opera’s Artistic Director composer-conductor Richard Mills – recorded in August 2020.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.