Words First: Talking Text in Opera

Words First: Talking Text in Opera

By Keturah StickannArtsPerforming Arts
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Words First: Talking Text in Opera episodes

  • Mark Campbell

    Keturah has a conversation with librettist and lyricist, Mark Campbell.  They discuss his extensive body of work, advice for young librettists, how Elizabeth Cree is his favorite libretto, and the artist’s constant struggle with imposter syndrome.

    40 min
  • Gene Scheer

    Keturah interviews Gene Scheer about his time on tour with Cats, his eclectic body of work, his collaboration with Jake Heggie, his upcoming premiere with Joby Talbot, and adapting libretti from existing work.

    37 min
  • Brenda Huggins and Guerilla Opera

    In this inaugural episode, Keturah speaks with Brenda Huggins, the Director of Engagement Programs at Guerilla Opera in Boston.  They discuss Guerilla Opera's upcoming Libretto Writing Workshop (https://www.guerillaopera.org/gllibretto-workshop), Aristotle's Elements of Drama, and the missing link of dramaturgy in opera development.

    21 min

About Words First: Talking Text in Opera

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Conversations between host, Keturah Stickann, and librettists, lyricists, producers, and performing artists about opera text and storytelling to music.