Pamela Armstrong tells Charles her life is a soap opera. They met each other while she was covering Renee Fleming at the Metropolitan Opera. Her life and career have certainly followed many interesting paths. To see her perform, you will find her in Giessen, Germany this Summer or Portland, Oregon in the Fall.

Scottish bass, Brian Bannatyne-Scott, gets to know Charles on the 10th episode of This Opera Life. While working together on Capriccio at the Metropolitan Opera, Charles was certain they had met on a previous job. In this conversation, Brian traverses his broad career as they search for a common thread. From more information on Brian, visit his website: http://www.bannatynescott.co.uk/ - for Charles, or to follow the podcast on twitter or facebook, visit http://thisoperalife.charles-reid.com

The promising young tenor, Mathew Edwardsen, dropped by the Metropolitan Opera to chat with Charles about life, love, and career. He's worked in Santa Fe, just finished two operas in Sarasota, and is currently singing Pinkerton in St. Petersberg. To follow Mathew's career, visit his website: www.mathewedwardsen.com

Jonathan Green, character tenor and amazing photographer, talks with Charles Reid about his path in opera. Jonathan is well known in the NYC circles as a regular at New York's City Opera and the Metropolitan Opera. You will want to visit his website and explore his photographic eye - www.jonathangreenphotography.com.

Charles chats with his longtime friend and colleague, fellow tenor, Eduardo Valdes. Eduardo is one of ten "plan artists" - full-time Principal Artists at the Metropolitan Opera. He teaches in the summer at the BelCanto Institute in Florence, Italy. Please visit his website: www.eduardovaldes.net

I had such fun sitting down with Molly Fillmore. We were student's together at the University of Maryland at College Park, but our paths hadn't crossed since...until this Spring at the Metropolitan Opera. Don't miss Molly's performance, in a movie theater near you, for the 'Live in HD' broadcast from the MET. Check out Molly's website - www.mollyfillmore.com. Please take a moment to visit iTunes to review and rate the show. In addition to leaving comments there, you can also reach me on my website, facebook, twitter @thisoperalife, or the dedicated email: [email protected]

My guest is a true Southern boy, bass-baritone, Jeffrey Wells. Jeff talks about his numerous professions, meeting his wife, performing with greats like Luciano Pavarotti, and much, much more. He is a regular at the Metropolitan Opera and has recorded three 'non-operatic' cds. Please visit his website for more information: www.jeffreywellsmusic.com. To learn more about the host, Charles Reid, please visit his website at www.charles-reid.com. Email your thoughts about the show to [email protected]

Lori Phillips, an American dramatic soprano, has a great conversation with Charles Reid about life, love, family, and career. She also talks about her debut at the Metropolitan Opera as Senta. Please visit her website at www.loriphillips.com. Upcoming performances for Lori include appearances with the Arizona Opera and Hawaii Opera Theater, as well as a return to the MET. For something more intimate, hear Lori in Providence, RI, at the Music on the Hill concert series on June 17, 2011. To learn more about the host, Charles Reid, please visit his website at www.charles-reid.com. Email your thoughts about the show to [email protected]

Charles Reid sits down with Danish baritone, Morten Frank Larsen, and discusses life in Vienna and his debut performance with the MET. This Saturday, April 23, 2011, is a perfect opportunity to see Morten perform. Either see him live at the Metropolitan Opera, or Live in HD at movie theaters all around the world. He is singing the Count in Richard Strauss' Capriccio, with Renee Fleming, Peter Rose, and many other amazing singers. If you miss this particular performance, you can try to find him in his home town of Vienna, Austria. There he appears regularly with the Staatsoper and Volksoper.

Canadian baritone, Peter McGillicray sits down with Charles Reid for a fun conversation. He talks about his new cd, a Canadian point of view, and much more. Please visit his website: www.petermcgillivray.com - Also, check out his cd with Liz Upchurch titled 'Summer Schemes' on iTunes, cdbaby, or your favorite music store.