High Notes and Anecdotes
Episodes
High Notes & the Season 2 Encore Heist
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ep 45 - Hey friends! Can you believe season two has actually wrapped up? We recorded a cheeky bonus encore where Helena and Adam trade backstage stori...
High Notes & The Season 2 Finale
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ep 44 - It’s the end-of-season party you didn’t know you needed: Helena and Adam bring back their favorite tenors for Tim Tam chaos, geeky banter ...
High Notes & Rose Chong
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ep 43 - Friends! Join Helena and Adam as they sit down with the irrepressible Rose Chong, the costume-maker extraordinaire who’s dressed divas, made...
High Notes & Declan Costello
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 42 - Hey friends! Tune in to Helena and Adam’s chat with Declan Costello, the choral scholar-turned-laryngologist who explains vocal health ...
High Notes & Tanja Binggeli
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ep 41 - Join Helena and Adam as they catch up with Tanja Binggeli the Berlin-based German language coach who makes German sing as beautifully as Itali...
High Notes & Anthony Legge
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ep 40 - Hi friends! Grab a cuppa and join Helena, Adam and the legendary Tony Legge for a behind-the-scenes chat about bel canto, the boring-but-brill...
High Notes & Caitlin Vincent
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ep 39 - Helena and Adam sit down with Caitlin Vincent, author of Opera Wars, for a chat that's equal parts love letter and expose. There are high note...
High Notes & Michael Lapina
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ep 38 - Friends! Don't miss this chat as Helena and Adam catch up with the hilarious, generous and thoughtful, Michael Lapina, who just happens to als...
High Notes And The 2026 Kick Off
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 37 - Friends! Helena and Adam back for 2026 and catching up on the past couple of months: think backyard barbies, the world’s sexiest mac ...
High Notes & Christmas Cheer
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 36 - Hey friends! Welcome to our festive season wrap! Helena and Adam get silly, swap stories from a wild year of opera and podcasting and dis...
High Notes and Melissa Wegner
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 35 - Hi friends! We had the most inspiring chat with Melissa Wegner, Executive Director with the Metropolitan Opera's Lindemann Young Artist D...
High Notes & TikTok Triumphs
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 34 - Hey friends! Come hang with Helena and Adam as they catch up for a meandering chat: from hilarious Aussie lingo (like the Poddy) to TikTo...
High Notes & David Hobson
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 33 - Hi friends! Jump on in to this thoughtful, laugh-out-loud conversation with David Hobson as he shares tales of writing a rock opera versi...
High Notes and the German Fest Life
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 32 - If you’re into behind-the-scenes opera gossip, this episode is for you. We hang out with Gerard Quinn and Chloe Morgan as they unpack l...
High Notes and the Herald Sun Aria - 2025
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 31 - Watch out! We jumped in the car, braved the rain and took you straight into the Melbourne Recital Centre for the Herald Sun Aria final. E...
High Notes & Dr Simon Lobelson
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 30 - Welcome back, friends! Catch up with Simon Lobelson, baritone, conductor, teacher and "angry fiddler" as he chats to Helena and Adam abou...
High Notes and Helen Hogh
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ep 29 - Helena and Adam are back for a mischievous chat with Helen Hogh: artist manager, custard tart courier and the kind of honest, fiercely-caring ...
High Notes and Homecoming
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 28 - Today it's just Helena and Adam and it's like you're just hanging out with us while we talk about upcoming gigs, oratorio and Helena's ne...
High Notes & the Wagnerians
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 27 - Hey friends! Join Helena and Adam as they hang out with Wagnerian superstars, Christine Goerke and Brian Mulligan. The conversation wande...
High Notes & Benjamin Northey
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 26 - Hi friends! Don't miss Helena and Adam's fascinating chat with the brilliant conductor, Ben Northey. He tells stories from his jam-packed...
High Notes & Melanie Hillman
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 25 - Hey friends! We're back for Season 2! Join Helena and Adam as they kick off the new season with the fabulous actor, director and producer...
High Notes & and the Three Tenors Season 1 Finale
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 24 - Hey there, friends! Grab a comfy spot because it's the Season 1 Finale and we've got a whirlwind of opera shenanigans waiting for you. Ge...
High Notes and Adrian Tamburini
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 23 - Hey there! This episode is an absolute delight as we sit down with the brilliant Adrian Tamburini. From his journey across opera stages t...
High Notes & Helena's Big Move
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 22 - Hi friends! Wow, do we have an episode for you! With just 2 more episode to go in season 1, Adam and Helena chat about her epic 22-year a...
High Notes & Sharon Kempton
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 21 - Hey there, friends! Dive into this episode where we chat with the fascinating and inspiring Sharon Kempton, a renowned Australian opera s...
High Notes & Theresa Borg
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 20 - Hey there, friends! We're thrilled to have you join us in this fun and thought-provoking episode. We've got a special guest, Theresa Borg...
High Notes and Samantha U'Ren
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 19 - Hey there, friends! Ready for a fascinating episode about vocal health? Join us as we chat with the multi-talented Samantha U'Ren, a spee...
High Notes & Jamie Barton
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 18 - Hi friends! You're in for a real laugh in this episode, featuring the incredible mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton. Helena, Adam and Jamie dive ...
High Notes and The Show Must Go On
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 17 - Hey there! Join Helena, our mischievous operatic soprano, and Adam, our former opera singer turned producer, as they dive into the world ...
High Notes - Live(ish) from Madrid
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 16 - Hey there! So, Helena is currently in the vibrant heart of Madrid, living her best opera singer life. Imagine waking up to views of the R...
High Notes & Motivation
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 15 - Hey there! We're back with another fun episode from Helena Dix, international opera singer known for singing spectacular high notes and A...
High Notes and Sarah Playfair (Part 2)
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 14 - Hi there, friends! 🎶 Welcome back to our operatic meandering chats. This episode continues the fascinating conversation with Sarah Pla...
High Notes and Sarah Playfair (Part 1)
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 13 - Hey there! Get cozy because you're in for a treat today. We're diving into an incredibly funny and fascinating episode featuring Sarah Pl...
High Notes & Health
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 12 - Hey there! Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of opera with Helena Dix and Adam Miller. In this episode, we explore the unpred...
High Notes & Navigating the World of Competitions
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 11 - Hey there! Join Helena Dix and Adam Miller in this fascinating episode as they share stories and unique perspectives from the world of op...
High Notes & Eleazar Rodriguez
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 10 - Hey there! Dive into an episode bursting with laughter and fascinating stories as Helena Dix and Adam Miller sit down with the vibrant Me...
High Notes and Conor Hanratty
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 9 - Hey friends! Welcome back to another fun-filled episode of laughter, high notes, and insightful conversations! 🎶 Today, we're thrilled ...
High Notes & Dr Trevor Jones
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 8 - Hey there! Welcome back, friends! In this episode, we dive into a fascinating conversation with Dr. Trevor Jones, a multi-talented force ...
High Notes & Bacon Soda (The Food Episode)
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 7 - Hey there! Adam and Helena are back, sharing stories from opera stages to kitchens around the world. Join them for a flavour-filled chat, ...
High Notes & Turbulent Tales (The Travel Episode)
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 6 - Hey there! In this episode, Adam and Helena dive into their whirlwind journeys around the world. From (nearly) missed flights and vanishin...
High Notes & Eddie Muliaumasealii
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 5 - Hey there! Join us for our favourite episode yet where we chat with the incredibly talented singer, actor and raconteur, Eddie Muliaumasea...
High Notes & Homework
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 4 - Hey there! Helena and Adam here! In this episode, we dive deep into the fascinating world of masterclasses, coaching, and the lifelong lea...
High Notes & High Drama
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 3 - Hey there, opera enthusiasts and curious minds! 🎶 Welcome back to another episode of High Notes and Anecdotes – it's so great to have...
High Notes & the Art of Musical Preparation
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 2 - Hey there, lovely listeners! 🎶 Dive into this episode as Adam Miller, former opera singer turned producer, and Helena Dix, our globetro...
High Notes & Home Truths: An Operatic Podcast Debut
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 1 - Hey there, friends and fellow opera lovers! 🎶 Welcome to our first episode of High Notes and Anecdotes. Join Helena Dix, an opera singe...