The Ghost Light Podcast (Utah Symphony | Utah Opera)

Director Tomer Zvulun discusses Utah Opera's upcoming production of Kevin Puts and Mark Campell's "Silent Night." The Israeli-born director also discusses his time serving as a medic, reveals what stories he would like to see given an operatic treatment, and more!

Hosts Jeff Counts and Carol Anderson interview guest conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto.

Hosts Jeff Counts and Carol Anderson interview guest conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto.

Mr. McBeth joined Utah Opera as Artistic Administrator in the fall of 2000, he was promoted to Opera Artistic Director in the spring of 2003 following the historic merger of Utah Symphony and Utah Opera in July 2002. During his time with Utah Opera, Mr. McBeth has overseen more than 70 productions and co-productions.

Christopher joins Ghost Light Podcast host, Carol Anderson, for an interview that covered McBeth’s personal music journey, and how he came to be the Artistic Director for Utah Opera, he explains what an Artistic Director does, and shares his Ghost Light experience.

The Utah Opera’s next performance is Silent Night. January 18-26, 2020 at the Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theater. This contemporary work depicts the Christmas Truce during World War I. Tickets available at UtahOpera.org.

Co-Hosts Carol Anderson and Jeff Counts discuss popular myths that often keep potential symphony or opera patrons from coming to a performance.

Co-Hosts Carol Anderson and Jeff Counts interview Daniel Charon, Artistic Director of the Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company. They discuss the dance tradition in Utah, collaboration with other art forms, the Utah Opera production of La Traviata, a story he'd like to set to dance, and a Ghost Light experience.

Host Jeff Counts introduces our new co-host - Carol Anderson, principal opera coach for the Utah Opera. Jeff and Carol tease season four of the Ghostlight Podcast.

Spike 150 Opera Commissions–Season 3, Ep. 7–Principal Coach Carol Anderson, Composer Jacob Lee, and Director Omer Ben Seadia talk about Utah Opera’s Commissioned Opera project featuring four, 10-minute operas in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Transcontinental Railroad.

Conner Gray Covington–Season 3, Ep. 6 – Associate Conductor Conner Gray Covington talks about the variety of works that a conductor must be prepared for, his current favorite composers, and his extensive work in the education program with Utah Symphony.

James Lowe- Season 3, Ep. #5 –Renowned Opera Conductor James Lowe talks about Utah Opera’s new production of Rachel Portman and Nicholas Wright’s The Little Prince, working with youth in leading opera roles, and the hope he sees in a new era of opera.