Central City Opera Podcast

Season 10, Episode 4 - Marissa Rosen, John Heginbotham, and Candace Leyland

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the final episode of Season 10, we sit down with star of Once Upon a Mattress, Marissa Rosen, to discuss what a career on Broadway is like, and wh...

Season 10, Episode 3 - Deborah Brevoort and Armando Contreras

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hear from Deborah Brevoort, librettist of The Knock, about the process of writing an opera, bringing The Knock to Central City, and where she sees t...

Season 10, Episode 2 - Louis Lohraseb and Luke Sutliff

06 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Louis Lohraseb, principal conductor, and Luke Sutliff, playing Figaro, for conversations about this season's production of The Barber of Seville...

Season 10, Episode 1 - Alison Moritz and Dave Mazzeno

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we sit down Artistic Director Alison Moritz to discuss the 2025 Central City Opera Festival, our inagural CCO in Concert, and a previ...

Season 9. Episode 4 - CEO of Central City Opera, Scott Finlay

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we sit down with our inspiring CEO, Scott Finlay, to learn more about the man behind the leadership. With over 12 years at Central Ci...

Season 9, Ep. 3 - Principal Artists, Kara Shay and Jasmine and Director of Historic Properties, Eric Chinn

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, sopranos Kara Shay Thomson and Jasmine Habersham reflect on forging your own path in opera. Both began their journeys at Central City...

Season 9, Episode 2 - Principal Artist, Lauren Gemelli and Senior Director of Finance, Chuck Calkins

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Season 9, Episode 1 - Artistic Director Alison Moritz and Managing Director Adam Scurto on the 2024 Festival

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Central City Opera's new Artistic Director Alison Moritz, and Managing Director of External Affairs Adam Scurto discuss the 2024 Fest...

Season 8, Episode 4 - Cecilia Violetta López, Soprano on her role as Desdemona in Othello

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Cecilia Violetta López and Digital Marketing Manager Peter Constas Cecilia's role as Desdemona in this year's production of Othello...

Season 8, Episode 3 - Kameron Alston, Developing Artist, on his role in Romeo & Juliet

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Developing Artist Kameron Alston and Digital Marketing Manager Peter Constas discuss Kameron's role as Tybalt in this year's producti...

Season 8, Episode 2 - Isaiah Feken, Developing Artist, on his role in Kiss Me, Kate

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Developing Artist Isaiah Feken and Digital Marketing Manager Peter Constas discuss Isaiah's role as a "gangster" in this year's produ...

Season 8, Episode 1 - Maestro John Baril & CEO Pamela Pantos on the 2023 Summer Festival

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Music Director John Baril and Central City Opera CEO Pamela Pantos discuss the three main-stage productions being featured in this ye...

Season 7, Episode 8 - David Duffield, Historian, on TWO REMAIN

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we hear from David Duffield, a historian with The Center on Colfax in Denver, Colorado. David was part of a panel of experts hosted b...

Season 7, Episode 7 - Rebecca Caine and Diana Newman, Principals in THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we hear from sopranos Rebecca Caine and Diana Newman, principals in THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA. Rebecca plays the role of Margaret Johns...

Season 7, Episode 6 - Brandon Eldredge and Tessa McQueen on TWO REMAIN

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we hear from conductor Brandon Eldredge and soprano Tessa McQueen about Act One of Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer's chamber opera, TWO R...

Season 7, Episode 5 - Dan Wallace Miller and Curt Olds on TWO REMAIN

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Season 7, Episode 4 - Edina Hiser, Costume Designer for THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we pull back the curtain and hear from the Costume Designer for THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA, Edina Hiser. There are a LOT of costumes in ...

Season 7, Episode 3 - Kira Dills-DeSurra and William Ferguson, Principals in DIE FLEDERMAUS

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we hear from two principal singers in DIE FLEDERMAUS: mezzo-soprano Kira Dills-DeSurra who plays the role of Prince Orlofsky, and ten...

Season 7, Episode 2 - Joachim Schamberger and John Baril on DIE FLEDERMAUS

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we dive deep into DIE FLEDERMAUS with stage director Joachim Schamberger and conductor John Baril. While on the surface, this operett...

Season 7, Episode 1 - Ken Cazan and Adam Turner, THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, stage director Ken Cazan and conductor Adam Turner share their insights into the musical THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA. This is Ken's 20th ...

SHOW NOTES: Season 6, Episode 7 - Behind the Scenes with Kerry Cripe and Angela Turner

30 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

      Kerry Cripe, Technical Director Angela Turner, Stage Manager One of my favorite episodes to produce every season is the "Behind-the-Scenes" ...

Season 6, Episode 7 - Behind the Scenes with Kerry Cripe and Angela Turner

30 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we go behind the scenes with Technical Director Kerry Cripe and Stage Manager Angela Turner. Kerry's been TD with Central City Opera ...

SHOW NOTES: Season 6, Episode 6 - Young Artist Spotlight - Bernardo Medeiros, Michelle Monroe, and Marin Tack

23 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

      Bernardo Medeiros, Baritone Michelle Monroe, Mezzo-Soprano Marin Tack, Soprano It's always so fun to sit down and talk with some of the cur...

Season 6, Episode 6 - Young Artist Spotlight - Bernardo Medeiros, Michelle Monroe, and Marin Tack

23 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this special "Young Artist Spotlight" episode, we meet three singers from Central City Opera's Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Artists Training Program:...

SHOW NOTES: Season 6, Episode 5 - Dan Wallace Miller, Director of DIDO AND AENEAS

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Wallace Miller Buckle your seatbelts and get settled in for a wild ride through an EPIC Show Notes post! Director Dan Wallace Miller dropped so m...

Season 6, Episode 5 - Dan Wallace Miller, Director of DIDO AND AENEAS

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, the director of this summer's production of Purcell's DIDO AND AENEAS, Dan Wallace Miller, talks about ALL the things - his outdoor, ...

SHOW NOTES: Season 6, Episode 4 - Anna Christy and Steven LaBrie, Principals in CAROUSEL

16 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

        Anna Christy, soprano, and Steven LaBrie, baritone CAROUSEL principal singer-actors Anna Christy ("Julie Jordan") and Steven LaBrie ("Bill...

Season 6, Episode 4 - Anna Christy and Steven LaBrie, Principals in CAROUSEL

16 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, soprano Anna Christy and baritone Steven LaBrie talk about their roles of Julie Jordan and Billy Bigelow in CAROUSEL. Steven and Anna...

SHOW NOTES: Season 6, Episode 3 - Alisa Jordheim and Galeano Salas, Principals in RIGOLETTO

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Soprano Alisa Jordheim ("Gilda") and tenor Galeano Salas ("The Duke of Mantua") were able to squeeze in a podcast interview at the beginning of their ...

Season 6, Episode 3 - Alisa Jordheim and Galeano Salas, Principals in RIGOLETTO

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, soprano Alisa Jordheim and tenor Galeano Salas join the podcast from a porch in Central City – so you'll hear some wind and cars dr...

SHOW NOTES: Season 6, Episode 2 - Jose Maria Condemi (Director) and John Baril (Conductor) on RIGOLETTO

09 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

      Jose Maria Condemi (left) and John Baril (right) June in Central City is an incredibly busy time, the schedule jam-packed with rehearsals and...

Season 6, Episode 2 - Jose Maria Condemi (Director) and John Baril (Conductor) on RIGOLETTO

09 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Stage Director Jose Maria Condemi and Conductor/CCO Music Director John Baril discuss the details of this summer's production of Verd...

SHOW NOTES: Season 6, Episode 1 - Ken Cazan, Stage Director of CAROUSEL

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Stage Director Ken Cazan is back this summer at Central City Opera, directing Rodgers & Hammerstein's musical Carousel. Ken has been a guest on the C...

Season 6, Episode 1 - Ken Cazan, Stage Director of CAROUSEL

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this first episode of season six of the Central City Opera Podcast, we hear from stage director Ken Cazan. Ken is back this summer in Central City ...

SHOW NOTES: Season 5, Episode 9 - Ana Luna Uribe, Lisa Young and Teila Theisen

30 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Opera Central and the Central City Opera Podcast proudly host the heads of two leading equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (EDIA) organizat...

Season 5, Episode 9 - Ana Luna Uribe, Lisa Young and Teila Theisen

30 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Opera Central and the Central City Opera Podcast proudly host the heads of two leading equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (EDIA) organiza...

SHOW NOTES - Season 5, Episode 8 - Stephen Brackett and Gail Bransteitter

03 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Left to right: Stephen Brackett and Gail Bransteitter Colorado Music Ambassador and Flobots emcee/lead singer Stephen Brackett talks about music as a...

Season 5, Episode 8 - Stephen Brackett and Gail Bransteitter

03 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Colorado Music Ambassador and Flobots emcee/lead singer Stephen Brackett talks about music as a tool for liberation, working with young people through...

Show Notes: Season 5, Episode 7 - Phebe Berkowitz-Tanners and Katie Nicholson

03 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Katie Nicholson and Phebe Berkowitz-Tanners Phebe Berkowitz-Tanners grew up in the Central City Opera House. Her family made a second home in our magi...

Season 5, Episode 7 - Phebe Berkowitz-Tanners and Katie Nicholson

03 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Phebe Berkowitz-Tanners grew up in the Central City Opera House. Her family made a second home in our magical, old western town during the summers of ...

Show Notes - Season 5, Episode 6: Ana Maria Inspires: EN MIS PALABRAS

28 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Top row: Mica Dominguez-Robinson, Margaret Siegrist. Bottom row: Armando Contreras, Daniela Guzmán-Égüez.   En Mis Palabras artists share their t...

Season 5, Episode 6 - Ana Maria Inspires: EN MIS PALABRAS

28 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

En Mis Palabras artists share their thoughts and experiences on racially accurate casting, representation in the performing arts and the importance of...

Show Notes - Season 5, Episode 5 - Community & Collaboration: EN MIS PALABRAS

24 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Top row: Anthony ("Tony") Garcia and Margaret Siegrist Bottom row: Deb Morrow The conversation on our original, bilingual opera En Mis Palabras/In My...

Season 5, Episode 5 - Community & Collaboration: EN MIS PALABRAS

24 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The conversation on our original, bilingual opera En Mis Palabras/In My Own Words and diversity, equity and inclusion in the arts continues. Today we ...

SHOW NOTES - Season 5, Episode 4 - Growth & Evolution: EN MIS PALABRAS

21 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This interview is part of a three-episode series featuring our original bilingual opera En Mis Palabras/In My Own Words and exploring equity, diversit...

Season 5, Episode 4 - Growth & Evolution: EN MIS PALABRAS

21 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This interview is part of a three-episode series featuring our original bilingual opera En Mis Palabras/In My Own Words and exploring equity, diver...

Show Notes: Season 5, Episode 3 - John Baril, Brian Cook, Megan Marino, and Michael Mayes

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Cook and John Baril        Michael Mayes and Megan Marino, with their two dogs Pete and Vito (now in doggo heaven)  This extra-special, b...

Season 5, Episode 3 - John Baril, Brian Cook, Megan Marino, and Michael Mayes

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This extra-special, bonus episode of Opera Central is a real, uncut conversation between Music Director John Baril, Orchestra Personnel Manager and Vi...

Season 5, Episode 2 - Soprano Emily Pulley and Baritone Jonathan Hays

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Guest host and Central City Opera Director of Production Karen T. Federing interviews Soprano Emily Pulley and Baritone Jonathan Hays on the porch of ...

Show Notes: Season 5, Episode 2 - Soprano Emily Pulley and Baritone Jonathan Hays

02 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

                 From left to right: Baritone Jonathan Hays, Director of Production Karen T. Federing, and Soprano Emily Pulley Guest host a...

Show Notes: Season 5, Episode 1 - Will Liverman, Baritone

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

American Baritone Will Liverman talks with Central City Opera Education Coordinator Meg Ozaki Graves about his experiences as a Black opera singer, ho...

Season 5, Episode 1 - Will Liverman, Baritone

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

American Baritone Will Liverman talks with Central City Opera Education Coordinator Meg Ozaki Graves about his experiences as a Black opera singer, ho...

Season 4, Ep. 10 - Curt Olds and Jennifer DeDominici of ENCORE: A MUSICAL REVUE

02 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this final episode of season four, I'm joined by the stars of ENCORE: A MUSICAL REVUE, Jennifer DeDominici and Curt Olds. (Curt is also the directo...

SHOW NOTES: Season 4, Ep. 10 - Curt Olds and Jennifer DeDominici of ENCORE: A MUSICAL REVUE

02 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's the final episode of Season Four of the podcast! What a summer it's been. To sum up: two tragic, warhorse operas that both happen to involve nava...

Season 4, Ep. 9 - Spotlight on the Bonfils-Stanton Artists Training Program

30 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This episode shines a spotlight on the Bonfils-Stanton Artists Training Program, and features three Apprentice Artists - soprano Caitlin Crabill, bari...

SHOW NOTES: Season 4, Ep. 9 - Spotlight on the Bonfils-Stanton Artists Training Program

30 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Artists Training Program is a national model for the professional development of young singers. Created by Artistic Di...

Season 4, Ep. 8 - Japanese-American perspectives on MADAMA BUTTERFLY

26 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I'm joined by Margaret Ozaki Graves, Gil Asakawa, and Erin Yoshimura. Margaret was the cultural consultant for our production of MADA...

SHOW NOTES: Season 4, Ep. 8 - Japanese-American perspectives on MADAMA BUTTERFLY

26 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"Stereotypes are really just habits of mind, and we have all been socialized and acculturated with [those stereotypes]. We all have stereotypes about...

Season 4, Ep. 7 - Alessandro Talevi, Director of THE BLESSED DAMOZEL and LITANIES TO THE BLACK VIRGIN

23 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, director Alessandro Talevi talks about the unusual double-bill production this summer: Debussy's THE BLESSED DAMOZEL and Poulenc's LI...

SHOW NOTES: Season 4, Ep. 7 - Alessandro Talevi, Director of THE BLESSED DAMOZEL and LITANIES TO THE BLACK VIRGIN

23 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It was such a pleasure to interview director Alessandro Talevi about his ideas around the double-bill at Central City Opera this summer, Debussy's The...

Season 4, Ep. 6 - Dr. Dawn Coleman, Melville scholar

19 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we celebrate Herman Melville, the author of BILLY BUDD, SAILOR, and talk to Dr. Dawn Coleman from the University of Tennessee. Dr. Co...

SHOW NOTES: Season 4, Ep. 6 - Dr. Dawn Coleman, Melville scholar

19 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The stars definitely aligned for our production of the opera Billy Budd, because 2019 marks 200 years since Herman Melville, the author of the novel B...

Season 4, Ep. 5 - Cody Austin and Troy Cook, Principals in MADAMA BUTTERFLY

16 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I get to talk to tenor Cody Austin and baritone Troy Cook about their roles in Madama Butterfly. Cody is playing Lt. Pinkerton and Tr...

SHOW NOTES: Cody Austin and Troy Cook, Principals in MADAMA BUTTERFLY

16 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hi folks,  Welcome to the Show Notes page for Episode 5 of Season 4 of the Central City Opera Podcast. I actually sat down TWICE with tenor Cody Aust...

SHOW NOTES: Ken Cazan, director, and John Baril, conductor - BILLY BUDD

12 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

SHOW NOTES for Season 4, Episode 3: Ken Cazan, director, and John Baril, conductor - BILLY BUDD What a privilege to sit down with the director and con...

SHOW NOTES: Season 4, Ep. 4 - Joshua Hopkins, Daniel Norman, and Kevin Burdette, Principals in BILLY BUDD

12 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

My tiny recording studio in the Teller House in Central City was certainly packed on the afternoon of July 7 when I interviewed Josh Hopkins, Dan Norm...

Season 4, Ep. 4 - Joshua Hopkins, Daniel Norman, and Kevin Burdette, Principals in BILLY BUDD

12 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I talk with the three leading men of Central City Opera's Colorado premiere of Billy Budd: our Billy Budd, baritone Joshua Hopkins; t...

Season 4, Ep. 3 - Ken Cazan, Director, and John Baril, Conductor - BILLY BUDD

09 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This summer is a very special summer at Central City Opera, and that's because we are producing the Colorado premiere of Benjamin Britten's grand oper...

Season 4, Ep. 2 - Raquel González and Annie Rosen, Principals in MADAMA BUTTERFLY

05 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I talk to the two principal women in Madama Butterfly: Raquel González, who plays the title role, and Annie Rosen, who plays the rol...

SHOW NOTES: Season 4, Ep. 2 - Raquel González and Annie Rosen, Principals in MADAMA BUTTERFLY

05 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hi folks, If you've listened to Episode 2 of Season 4 of the Central City Opera Podcast featuring soprano Raquel González and mezzo soprano Annie Ros...

Season 4, Ep. 1 - Alison Moritz, Director, and Adam Turner, Conductor - MADAMA BUTTERFLY

02 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We're back for Season Four! On this episode, I'm thrilled to talk to Alison Moritz and Adam Turner. Alison is the stage director of Madama Butterfly a...

SHOW NOTES: Season 4, Ep. 1 - Alison Moritz and Adam Turner - MADAMA BUTTERFLY

02 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hi folks, Welcome to Season Four of the Central City Opera Podcast! New this year - each episode will have an accompanying Show Notes post with links,...

Season 3, Ep. 11 - Deborah Morrow, Director of Education & Community Engagement

03 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, retiring Director of Education & Community Engagement Deborah Morrow reflects on her tenure at Central City Opera. Deb has done lot, ...

Season 3, Ep. 10 - Curt Olds, Director and Principal in ENCORE - A MUSICAL REVUE

31 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, meet baritone Curt Olds, here this season for our special performances of ENCORE - A MUSICAL REVUE on August 8, 9, and 11. Curt has ...

Season 3, Ep. 9 - Kurt Tiede, Props Master

27 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we go behind the scenes to the props department. Properties Master Kurt Tiede takes us into this fascinating area and tells us the se...

Season 3, Ep. 8 - Kathryn Heider, Mayor of Central City

24 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I have the privilege of interviewing the mayor of Central City, Kathryn Heider. The first woman mayor of the 159-year-old town, Kathy...

Season 3, Ep. 7 - Ashraf Sewailam, Principal in THE MAGIC FLUTE and IL TROVATORE

20 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, meet bass-baritone (and my long-time friend) Ashraf Sewailam. Making his debut in our opera house this summer, Ashraf performs the ro...

Season 3, Ep. 6 - Jeni Houser and Kevin Langan, Principals in THE MAGIC FLUTE

17 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we meet our Queen of the Night and Sarastro, principals in THE MAGIC FLUTE. Soprano Jeni Houser and bass Kevin Langan share their ide...

Season 3, Ep. 5 - Joachim Schamberger, Director and Designer, and John Baril, Conductor - IL TROVATORE

13 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with the two creative leaders of Verdi's IL TROVATORE - director and designer Joachim Schamberger and...

Season 3, Ep. 4 - Alexandra Loutsion and Jonathan Burton, Principals in IL TROVATORE

10 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we are reunited with soprano Alexandra Loutsion and tenor Jonathan Burton. They have both been busy since we last saw them in TOSCA i...

Season 3, Ep. 3 - Katherine Manley and Joseph Dennis, Principals in THE MAGIC FLUTE

06 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we meet soprano Katherine Manley and tenor Joseph Dennis, the Pamina and Tamino in Central City Opera's production of THE MAGIC FLUTE...

Season Three, Ep. 2 - Alessandro Talevi, Director of THE MAGIC FLUTE

03 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we meet the director of THE MAGIC FLUTE, Alessandro Talevi. Alessandro shares his unique and creative concept for this summer's produ...

Season 3, Ep. 1 - Pelham "Pat" Pearce, General and Artistic Director

30 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, General/Artistic Director Pelham "Pat" Pearce takes us through the 2018 Festival, sharing what he's excited about and how these four ...

Season 2, Ep. 25 - Lisa Zetah, Director of Marketing and Opera Neophyte

08 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this final episode of Season Two of the podcast, meet Director of Marketing Lisa Zetah. Brand-new to opera, Lisa shares some exciting plans for the...

Season 2, Ep. 24 - Rachel Ginzberg and Erin Thompson-Janszen, Stage Managers

04 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Want to know who the real Wizards behind the Curtains are? Stage managers Rachel Ginzberg and Erin Thompson-Janzsen are the nerve centers for Cosi fan...

Season 2, Ep. 23 - Kim Peoria, Bassoonist, Orchestra Manager, and MORE

03 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

One of the hardest working people in our orchestra, bassoonist Kim Peoria is also the Orchestra Manager, Music Librarian, and Assistant to the Music D...

Season 2, Ep. 22 - Andrew D. Edwards, Set and Costume Designer for COSI FAN TUTTE

02 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the podcast, meet the set and costume designer for Cosi fan tutte, Andrew D. Edwards. He discusses why he and director Stephen Barl...

Season 2, Ep. 21 - David Martin Jacques, Lighting Designer

01 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

David Jacques is the long-time lighting designer at Central City Opera. I interviewed him over Skype back in April about what exactly a lighting desig...

Season 2, Ep. 20 - Gina Perregrino and John Kun Park, Apprentice Artists

29 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Apprentice and Studio Artists of the Bonfils-Stanton Artists Training Program at Central City Opera are some of the most talented up-and-coming si...

Season 2, Ep. 19 - Bille Bruley, Nebuchadnezzar in THE BURNING FIERY FURNACE

27 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

If you saw The Prodigal Son in 2015 at Central City Opera, you'll recognize this summer's Nebuchadnezzar in The Burning Fiery Furnace – tenor Bi...

Season 2, Ep. 18 - Alison Moritz, Stage Director of GALLANTRY and CABILDO

26 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the podcast, meet the stage director of the one-acts Gallantry and Cabildo. Alison Moritz is back this season after assistant di...

Season 2, Ep. 17 - Ken Cazan, Stage Director of THE BURNING FIERY FURNACE

25 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The stage director of The Burning Fiery Furnace is Ken Cazan, who has directed at Central City Opera for 16 seasons. This one-act opera by Benjamin Br...

Season 2, Ep. 16 - Matthew Plenk, Ferrando in COSI FAN TUTTE

22 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

You'll finally get to meet tenor Matthew Plenk on this episode of the podcast. He's playing the role of Ferrando in Cosi fan tutte this season. We tal...

Season 2, Ep. 15 - Angela Mortellaro, Micaela in CARMEN

21 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the podcast, get to know soprano Angela Mortellaro, who is performing the role of Micaela in Carmen this season. She shares her tho...

Season 2, Ep. 14 - Tamara Gura, Dorabella in COSI FAN TUTTE

20 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the podcast, meet mezzo soprano Tamara Gura who is performing the role of Dorabella in Cosi fan tutte this season. Tamara talks abo...

Season 2, Ep. 13 - Megan Marino, Despina in COSI FAN TUTTE

19 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready for a long conversation between good friends on this episode of the podcast. Mezzo-soprano Megan Marino and I have known each other for near...

Season 2, Ep. 12 - Michael Mayes, Escamillo in CARMEN

18 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A fan favorite at Central City, baritone Michael Mayes is back this summer as Escamillo in Carmen. On this episode, Mike talks about the difference be...

Season 2, Ep. 11 - David Adam Moore, Guglielmo in COSI FAN TUTTE

15 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the podcast, meet baritone David Adam Moore who is performing the role of Guglielmo in COSI FAN TUTTE this season. David shares why...

Season 2, Ep. 10 - Patrick Carfizzi, Don Alfonso in COSI FAN TUTTE

14 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Bass-baritone Patrick Carfizzi is our Don Alfonso in Cosi fan tutte this season. On this episode of the podcast, Patrick dives deep into the psyche ...

Season 2, Ep. 9 - Hailey Clark, Fiordiligi in COSI FAN TUTTE

13 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the podcast, meet soprano Hailey Clark, our Fiordiligi in this season's Cosi fan tutte. Hailey describes Fiordiligi's personality ...