The Atlanta Opera Podcast
Episodes
S6 Ep6: 5 Things: The Marriage of Figaro
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In 5 Things, we break down the essential ideas behind great operas—five quick insights that unlock the story, the music, and why it still matters ...
S6 Ep5: BLINKopera: The Marriage of Figaro at The Atlanta Opera
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Season 6, Episode 5Baritone Luke Sutliff hosts our podcast that dives into the plot of "The Marriage of Figaro." Featured as Count Almaviva in the 202...
S6 Ep4: BlinkOpera: La traviata with Anthony Clark Evans
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to BlinkOpera, the Atlanta Opera’s bite-sized journey into the heart of great storytelling. In this episode, baritone Anthony Clark Evans gu...
S6 Ep3: 5 Things to Know: La Traviata with Evan Rogister
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to 5 Things to Know, the Atlanta Opera’s quick, insightful guide to the essential elements behind each production. In this episode, we focus...
S6 Ep2: 5 Things Series | "Fiddler on the Roof" with Gregory Luis Boyle
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Five Things is your quick guide to the world of opera, theater, and the stories that bring them to life. Each episode highlights five key insights—...
S6 Ep1: BLINK OPERA presents "Fiddler on the Roof" with Itzik Cohen as Tevye
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Step into the world of Fiddler on the Roof like never before. In this special podcast from The Atlanta Opera and Alliance Theatre, acclaimed actor Itz...
S5 Ep12: 5 Things to Know: Semele
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, assistant director Emma Grimsley shares five essential things to know about Handel’s Semele before you head to the theater. From H...
S5 Ep11: BlinkOpera: Semele
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, tenor Josh Lovell—making his Atlanta Opera debut as Jupiter—guides listeners through the sweeping drama of Handel’s Semele. T...
S5 Ep10: 5 Things to Know: Siegfried
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the epic layers of Wagner’s Siegfried with 5 Things to Know: Siegfried. From reforged swords to forest whispers, join conductor Roberto Kalb...
S5 Ep9: BlinkOpera: Siegfried
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join contralto Lindsay Ammann — making her Atlanta Opera debut as Erda — as she hosts this episode of BlinkOpera exploring Wagner’s Siegfried. L...
S5 Ep8: 5 Things to Know: Macbeth
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when Verdi’s thrilling music collides with Shakespeare’s most haunting thriller? In this episode, assistant director Elio Bucky sha...
S5 Ep7: BlinkOpera: Macbeth
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the darkness with BlinkOpera: Macbeth. Soprano Sara Gartland—our electrifying Lady Macbeth—takes you inside Shakespeare’s legendary...
S5 Ep6: 5 Things to Know: The Magic Flute
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the Associate Director, Ian Silverman, explore 5 Things You Need to Know about The Magic Flute.
S5 Ep4: BlinkOpera: The Magic Flute
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the enchanted world of Mozart's The Magic Flute! Join Diana Newman, Alexandra Razskazoff, and Meridian Prall—the three ladies—as we d...
S5 Ep3: 5 Things to Know: Rent
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the Atlanta Opera dives into five key insights about their production of Rent—Jonathan Larson’s revolutionary rock opera that tra...
S5 Ep2: BlinkOpera: La Bohème
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of BlinkOpera, we dive into our modern reimagining of Puccini’s La Bohème, set during the COVID-19 pandemic. This contemporary adap...
S5 Ep1: 5 Things to Know: The Bohème Project
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Atlanta Opera Podcast, we dive into The Bohème Project, an innovative take on two iconic works: Puccini’s classic opera La B...
S4 Ep11: BlinkOpera: Die Walküre
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for as we condense Richard Wagner's epic masterpiece in this episode of The Atlanta Opera Podcast. In just a blink of an eye, we'll guide you ...
S4 Ep10: 5 Thinks to Know: Die Walküre
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is your backstage pass to all things opera! In this episode, we're diving deep into Richard Wagner's epic masterpiece, Die Walküre. Join us as w...
S4 Ep9: BlinkOpera: A Midsummer Night's Dream
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BlinkOpera is your go-to source for quick insights into your favorite opera! Join host Susanne Burgess, who sings the role of Helena, as we dive in...
S4 Ep8: 5 Things to Know: A Midsummer Night's Dream
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Atlanta Opera Podcast! In this episode, join host Bruno Baker, Stage Director for our production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream," as he ...
S4 Ep7: BlinkOpera: La bohème
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join baritone Zachary Nelson, who brings the character of Marcello to life on stage, as he hosts this episode of The Atlanta Opera Podcast, "BlinkOper...
S4 Ep12: 5 Things to Know: La bohème
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Atlanta Opera podcast, Production Director Tomer Zvulun takes listeners on a captivating journey through "5 Things to Know" abo...
S4 Ep5: BlinkOpera: Rigoletto
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Atlanta Opera Podcast! Dive into the world of Verdi's classic tragedy, Rigoletto, with bass baritone David Crawford, who plays the role...
S4 Ep4: 5 Things to Know: Rigoletto
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Atlanta Opera Podcast! Join us for a quick and insightful rundown of the five essential things you need to know about Rigoletto, brough...
S4 Ep3: 5 Things to Know: Frankenstein
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the electrifying inspirations behind Frankenstein: The Movie Opera with composer and conductor Michael Shapiro.
S4 Ep2: BlinkOpera: The Shining
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Wendy Torrance (Kelly Kaduce and Kearstin Piper Brown) for this BlinkOpera exploring the operatic adaptation of Stephen King's classic thriller, ...
S4 Ep1: 5 Things to Know: The Shining
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the madness and music of "The Shining" with director Brian Staufenbiel.
S3 Ep19: BlinkOpera: Das Rheingold
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Kristinn Sigmundsson, who sings the role of Fasolt, as he summarizes the epic story and delves into the legendary origins of "Das Rheingold."
S3 Ep18: Das Rheingold | Limited Series: Music of "The Ring"
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy an insightful discussion between Stefano Sarzani and Maestro Arthur Fagen as they explore the music of The Ring and Fagen's approach to conducti...
S3 Ep17: Das Rheingold | Limited Series: Designing "The Ring"
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the creative process behind "Das Rheingold" with Production Designer Erhard Rom as Cara Consilvio joins him for a conversation about the sceni...
S3 Ep16: 5 Things to Know: Das Rheingold
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more about "Das Rheingold" with Production Director and Artistic & General Director of The Atlanta Opera, Tomer Zvulun, as he takes us throu...
S3 Ep15: Das Rheingold | Limited Series: Singing "The Ring"
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Tomer Zvulun, the Artistic and General Director of The Atlanta Opera, as he speaks with opera singers Greer Grimsley and Nicholas Brownlee about ...
S3 Ep14: BlinkOpera: The Anonymous Lover
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join soprano Indra Thomas for a walk through the history behind and story of "The Anonymous Lover" in this episode of BlinkOpera!
S3 Ep13: 5 Things to Know: The Anonymous Lover
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Take a deeper look at "The Anonymous Lover" with Stage Director, Maria Todaro, as she explores what sets The Atlanta Opera's production apart. From he...
S3 Ep12: 5 Things to Know: Candide
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn 5 Things to Know about Leonard Bernstein's iconic and hilarious operetta, "Candide." Stage director Alison Moritz walks us through the show's hi...
S3 Ep11: BlinkOpera: The Music of Candide
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Flamboyant and brilliant, the music of Candide is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face! Listen to conductor James Lowe break down some of his favo...
S3 Ep10: BlinkOpera: Candide
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The story of Candide is a particularly fascinating saga, from its origins as biting satire by French philosopher Voltaire through its rocky opera prem...
S3 Ep9: BlinkOpera: Don Giovanni
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don Giovanni is a staple of the opera repertoire, a definitive masterpiece by one of the most prolific composers in history. Listen in as mezzo sopran...
S3 Ep8: Metamorphosis: Kevin Suzuki
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The critical work of presenting the many nuances and practices of a culture in a productive and respectful manner requires an experienced advisor to l...
S3 Ep7: 5 Things to Know: Madama Butterfly
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
5 Things to Know is back with fascinating details about Puccini's breathtaking Madama Butterfly and The Atlanta Opera's production of this timeless wo...
S3 Ep6: BlinkOpera: The Music of Madama Butterfly
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The story of Madama Butterfly is an engrossing tale that has captured the hearts of operagoers for generations, but what sets this masterpiece apart i...
S3 Ep5: Metamorphosis: Nicholas Phan
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The career of the Asian and Asian-American vocalist can be a uniquely challenging journey as stereotypes persist and can often pre-define the trajecto...
S3 Ep4: BlinkOpera: Madama Butterfly
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Puccini's brilliant masterpiece Madama Butterfly is a breathtaking tale of innocence lost that has captured the hearts of operagoers for ages. Listen ...
S3 Ep3: Metamorphosis: Mari Yoshihara & Huang Ruo
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Representation on the stage is a powerful tool to re-shape conventional perceptions surrounding works like Madama Butterfly. But real change is found ...
S3 Ep2: Metamorphosis: Phil Chan
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 1 of Metamorphosis, host Nina Yoshida Nelsen sits down with Phil Chan, author of Final Bow for Yellowface, to break down the larger histori...
S3 Ep1: BlinkOpera: Bluebeard's Castle
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Reimagining an opera is a delicate balance. Discovering a new perspective while honoring the spirit of the original work requires a special level of c...
S2 Ep37: REWIND Come As You Are: Lucia Lucas
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Atlanta Opera welcomed summer with a truly unique festival featuring the soul-searching, identity-defining chamber opera As One. The performances ...
S2 Ep36: REWIND Come As You Are: Jamie Barton
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A fan-favorite Come As You Are episode returns on The Atlanta Opera Podcast as we revisit Erik Teague's conversation with "opera's nose-studded rock s...
S2 Ep35: REWIND Come As You Are: Marcella Barbeau
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Atlanta Opera's Come As You Are Festival was a masterful display of creativity and artistry, and not just from the impressive casts of the various...
S2 Ep34: Come As You Are: Kimberly Reed
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our final conversation of the season features veteran filmmaker and co-creator of the chamber opera As One, Kimberly Reed! Kimberly and Erik share th...
S2 Ep33: Come As You Are: Alexis Enyart
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Conducting called to Alexis Enyart from a very young age, a passion that drove her to the podium. But as she propelled her career forward, she also be...
S2 Ep32: Come As You Are: Laura Kaminsky
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Kaminsky comes to the table this week as a guest for this very special episode of Come As You Are! As the composer of the poignant chamber opera...
S2 Ep31: BlinkOpera: As One
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Intimacy. Vulnerability. Discovery. Strength. As One is a transformative chamber opera by Laura Kaminsky, Mark Campbell, and Kimberly Reed, that follo...
S2 Ep30: BlinkOpera: Cabaret
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kander & Ebb's musical Cabaret about the colorful characters of the seedy Kit Kat Klub during the rise of the Nazis in 1930's Berlin was a heavy-h...
S2 Ep29: Come As You Are: J Jared Janas
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hair, makeup, and wig designer J Jared Janas found himself trailblazing from an early age. The first of his family to be born in the United States, he...
S2 Ep28: REWIND The Business of Opera: John Moore
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As The Atlanta Opera continues its productions of the GRAMMY-winning The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs from April 30th - May 8th, 2022, enjoy this specia...
S2 Ep27: Podcast Extra: 5 Things to Know About The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs with Tomer Zvulun
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Blink and it’s over! Director Tomer Zvulun shares the top 5 things you need to know about The Atlanta Opera’s production of The (R)evolution of St...
S2 Ep26: BlinkOpera: The Music of The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The music of The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs is a fast-paced score of acoustic resonance and electronic sampling, featuring instruments not normally fo...
S2 Ep25: BlinkOpera: The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Jobs was a revolutionary, a complex mastermind whose efforts to redefine technology have made an indelible impact on us all. Drama and intrigue ...
S2 Ep24: REWIND The Business of Opera: Librettist Mark Campbell
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In preparation for The Atlanta Opera's production of the GRAMMY-winning The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs from April 30th - May 8th, 2022, enjoy this spe...
S2 Ep23: REWIND The Business of Opera: Composer Mason Bates
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In preparation for The Atlanta Opera's production of the GRAMMY-winning The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs from April 30th - May 8th, 2022, enjoy this spe...
S2 Ep22: Come As You Are: Eric Sean Fogel
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Director and choreographer Eric Sean Fogel comes to the mic for this week's episode of Come As You Are with Erik Teague! Eric brings his extensive exp...
S2 Ep21: Come As You Are: Francesca Zambello
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Come As You Are explores the intersection of the careers of arts professionals and their identities across the LGBTQIA+ spectrum. In each episode, cos...
S2 Ep20: Come As You Are: Lucia Lucas
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Erik interviews Lucia Lucas, self-described international Heldenbaritonisten. Lucia sings all over the world and is known especially in the US for her...
S2 Ep19: Podcast Extra: 5 Things to Know About The Barber of Seville with Michael Shell
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Blink and it’s over! Director Michael Shell shares the top 5 things you need to know about The Atlanta Opera’s production of The Barber of Seville...
S2 Ep18: BlinkOpera: The Barber of Seville
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With recognizable tunes, rapid-fire vocalism, and hilarious, ridiculous shenanigans Rossini’s The Barber of Seville is a comedic opera for all to en...
S2 Ep17: Come As You Are: Jamie Barton
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Come As You Are explores the intersection of the careers of arts professionals and their identities across the LGBTQIA+ spectrum. In each episode, cos...
S2 Ep16: BlinkOpera: The Music of The Barber of Seville
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of Blink Opera, we join our very own Music Director, Maestro Arthur Fagen, for an in-depth look into the music of The Barber ...
S2 Ep15: Come As You Are: Marcella Barbeau
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Come As You Are explores the intersection of the careers of arts professionals and their identities across the LGBTQIA+ spectrum. In each episode, cos...
S2 Ep14: Come As You Are: Meet Our Host, Erik Teague
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Come As You Are explores the intersection of the careers of arts professionals and their identities across the LGBTQIA+ spectrum. In each episode, cos...
S2 Ep13: Podcast Extra: 5 Things to Know About The Pirates of Penzance with Seán Curran
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Blink and it's over. It's 5 things you need to know about The Atlanta Opera's production of Gilbert & Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance with dire...
S2 Ep12: BlinkOpera: The Music of The Pirates of Penzance
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of BlinkOpera, we learn from an expert in the opera field as we join Maestro Francesco Milioto for a 15-minute deep dive into...
S2 Ep11: The Business of Opera: Rohit Deshpande
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Rohit Deshpande’s passion for the arts extends beyond the concert stage to the business office. In his work at Harvard Business School, Dr. Desh...
S2 Ep10: BlinkOpera: The Pirates of Penzance
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With absurd adventures, improbable paradoxes, and endless clever tunes, Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance is a classic operetta for all...
S2 Ep9: The Business of Opera: Mason Bates
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Composer Mason Bates and Tomer Zvulun discuss taking on the mythology of Steve Jobs, creating new sonic worlds for opera and Bates' influences in the ...
S2 Ep8: The Business of Opera: Rhys Wilson
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Atlanta Opera Board Chair Rhys Wilson talks with Tomer Zvulun about the whirlwind decision-making of opera companies in the last 18 months. Wilson is ...
S2 Ep7: The Business of Opera: John Moore
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Baritone John Moore will sing the title role in the 2022 productions of The (R)Evolution of Steve Jobs. Tomer Zvulun speaks to Moore about capturing t...
S2 Ep6: The Business of Opera: Andy Binns
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Binns and his company Change Logic love innovation, disruption and the ways companies and leaders think differently. Tomer Zvulun asks him about ...
S2 Ep5: The Business of Opera: Michael Tushman
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tomer Zvulun interviews one of his business heroes, Dr. Michael Tushman of Harvard Business School. Tushman was an inspiration for Zv...
S2 Ep4: Podcast Extra: 5 Things to Know About Julius Caesar
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Blink and it's over. It's the top 5 things you need to know about The Atlanta Opera's production of Handel's Julius Caesar.
S2 Ep3: BlinkOpera: The Music of Julius Caesar
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to season two of Blink Opera. Blinks are built to give you an introduction to operas told from the artists who actually perform them and know ...
S2 Ep2: The Business of Opera: Mark Campbell
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Librettist Mark Campbell digs into his approach to writing, how he made Steve Jobs' character uniquely human and more in this first episode of The Bus...
S2 Ep1: BlinkOpera: Julius Caesar
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to season two of Blink Opera. Blinks are built to give you an introduction to operas told from the artists who actually perform them and know ...
S1 Ep9: Table Talk: The Threepenny Carmen
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Go behind the scenes with our new Table Talk series, an in-depth chat with the artists as they dispel never-heard-before stories, anecdotes, and their...
S1 Ep8: Table Talk: Concert for Unity
19 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this Table Talk, soprano Jasmine Habersham sits down with fellow Company Players and renowned Black opera singers for a conversation about trailbla...
S1 Ep7: Flashback: Crossroads
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's a wild ride performing during a pandemic. Hear tales from the tent with The Atlanta Opera Company Players - hilarious audience moments, masks whi...
S1 Ep6: Flashback: The Kaiser of Atlantis
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's a wild ride performing during a pandemic. Hear tales from the tent with The Atlanta Opera Company Players - hilarious audience moments, masks whi...
S1 Ep5: Flashback: Pagliacci
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tomer Zvulun hosts this Flashback with the cast of Pagliacci: Talise Trevigne, Richard Trey Smagur, Reginald Smith, Jr., Megan Marino, and Joseph Latt...
S1 Ep4: BlinkOpera: The Threepenny Opera
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to BlinkOpera, episode 4. We've built these blinks to give you a solid dose of opera's incredible storytelling for all those times you can't m...
S1 Ep3: BlinkOpera: Carmen
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to BlinkOpera, episode 3. We’ve built these blinks to give you a solid dose of opera’s incredible storytelling for all those times you can...
S1 Ep2: BlinkOpera: The Kaiser of Atlantis
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to BlinkOpera, episode 2. We’ve built these blinks to give you a solid dose of opera’s incredible storytelling for all those times you can...
S1 Ep1: BlinkOpera: Pagliacci
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to BlinkOpera, episode 1. We’ve built these blinks to give you a solid dose of opera’s incredible storytelling for all those times you can...