AA Opera
107 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsWelcome to AA Opera!
A podcast all about the backstage confessions of not only what it takes to make opera happen but who are the people who make it happen and what can we learn from them!
We, Ash + Avi, are both graduates of the Royal Academy of Music in London and would love to share all of our burning questions about the industry with you!
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Ep. 54 - Nicola Candlish (BYO)
February 05, 2021 12:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBThis week Ash + Avi got together with CEO of British Youth Opera Nicola Candlish. They chat BYO and Opera UK and so much more! Primephone: http://bit.ly/2MonthsForFree code *AAOPERA* Support us: www.patreon.com/AAOPERA www.aaoperapod.com Stay in touch : @AAOperaPod [email protected] IG: @aaoperapod Facebook: Twitter:
Ep. 53 - How we met...
January 29, 2021 12:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBThis week Ash + Avi sat down for a much needed catchup and discuss your questions. Primephone: http://bit.ly/2MonthsForFree code *AAOPERA* Support us: www.patreon.com/AAOPERA www.aaoperapod.com Stay in touch : @AAOperaPod [email protected] IG: @aaoperapod Facebook: Twitter: --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aa-opera/support
EP. 52 - Olivia Fuchs
January 22, 2021 12:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBThis week Ash + Avi sat down with Director Olivia Fuchs, they talked fringe, Olivia's experience with directing. Primephone: http://bit.ly/2MonthsForFree code *AAOPERA* Olivia's links: Website: https://olivia-fuchs.com/index.htm Support us: www.patreon.com/AAOPERA www.aaoperapod.com Stay in touch : @AAOperaPod [email protected] IG: @aaoperapod Facebook: Twitter:
Ep. 51 - Keith Shapiro
January 15, 2021 12:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBThis week Ash + Avi sat down with the lovely Keith Shapiro. Keith's part of the industry is one we don't usually think about but so important and so wonderful to get some insight on what other ways you can be involved in opera! Primephone: http://bit.ly/2MonthsForFree code *AAOPERA* Keith Shapiro: Instagram : Hell's Color Kitchen : Instagram Support us: www.patreon.com/AAOPERA www.aaoperapod.com Stay in touch : @AAOperaPod [email protected] IG: @aaoperapod Facebook: Twitter:
Ep. 50- Nicky Spence
January 08, 2021 12:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBThis week Ash + Avi chatted over tea and toast with the incredible Nicky Spence. Nicky is a world renowned tenor with a remarkable stage and recorded career. You won't want to miss this episode! Primephone: http://bit.ly/2MonthsForFree code *AAOPERA* Nicky Spence www.nickyspence.com, Twitter : Facebook : Instagram Support us: www.patreon.com/AAOPERA www.aaoperapod.com Stay in touch : @AAOperaPod [email protected] IG: @aaoperapod Facebook: Twitter:
Ep. 49 - Mary Bevan MBE
December 18, 2020 12:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBThis week Ash + Avi have the pleasure of chatting with Soprano Mary Bevan! Listen in to hear all about Mary's path to becoming an internationally renowned Opera Singer, and about the newly founded Music at the Tower Festival which managed to create some wonderful music amongst a global pandemic! Primephone: http://bit.ly/2MonthsForFree code *AAOPERA* Check out all the links below! Mary's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marycbevan/?hl=en Mary's Twitter: https://twitter.com/marycb...
Ep. 48 - Edward Nelson
December 11, 2020 12:00 - 56 minutes - 52.3 MBThis week Ash + Avi had the pleasure of speaking with Glynbourne Cup winner Baritone Edward Nelson. He is such a delight you won't want to miss this! Primephone: http://bit.ly/2MonthsForFree code *AAOPERA* Support us: www.patreon.com/AAOPERA www.aaoperapod.com Stay in touch : @AAOperaPod [email protected] IG: @aaoperapod Facebook: Twitter:
Ep. 47 - Sarah Bowen MBE
December 04, 2020 12:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBAnd they are back with season 4! And to kick things off Ash+ Avi sat down with Sarah Bowen MBE the deputy head of the costume department at ENO. She had an incredible project during lockdown that she share with them too. Enjoy! Primephone: http://bit.ly/2MonthsForFree code *AAOPERA* Support us: www.patreon.com/AAOPERA www.aaoperapod.com Stay in touch : @AAOperaPod [email protected] IG: @aaoperapod Facebook: Twitter:
Ep. 46 - Roderick Williams OBE
October 16, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBThis week Ash+Avi sat down with Baritone Roderick Williams! Support us: www.patreon.com/AAOPERA www.aaoperapod.com Stay in touch : @AAOperaPod [email protected] IG: @aaoperapod Facebook: Twitter:
Ep. 45 - Gary McCann
October 09, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBThis week Ash + Avi got talking to set and costume designer Gary McCann. They each left the conversation wanting to play dress up. Gary's links: www.garymccann.com Instagram Stay in touch : www.aaoperapod.com www.patreon.com/aaopera @AAOperaPod [email protected] Instagram: Facebook: Twitter:
Ep. 44 - Iain Bell
October 02, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBThis week Ash + Avi got sat down for a cuppa with British Composer Iain Bell. This episode is packed with smiles and inspiration so definitely give it a listen. Iain has written some of the most innovative operas over the last decade including; The Harlots Progress, Stonewall, In Parenthesis, and Jack the Ripper: the Women of Whitechapel. If you haven't heard them yet you will surely love to listen now! Support us: www.patreon.com/AAOPERA www.aaoperapod.com Stay in touch : @AAOperaPod aaop...
Ep. 43 - Fran Marshall
September 25, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBThis week Ash + Avi got talking with Photographer Fran Marshall. There are loads of laughs in this episode but also so many amazing business tips for singers and creatives! IG: @fmarshallphoto @marshalllightstudios http://francesmarshall.ie https://marshalllightstudio.com Support us: www.patreon.com/AAOPERA www.aaoperapod.com Stay in touch : @AAOperaPod [email protected] IG: @aaoperapod Facebook: Twitter:
Ep. 42 - David Antrobus
September 18, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBThis week Ash + Avi got chatty with their drama teacher David Antrobus! We really took it back to the roots of what it means to act for singers and looking as the basics of acting. We had so much fun and sure you will too! Support us: www.patreon.com/AAOPERA www.aaoperapod.com Stay in touch : @AAOperaPod [email protected] Instagram: http://bit.ly/2YuK7UE Facebook: http://bit.ly/2LQGSVC Twitter: http://bit.ly/2ks38sW
Ep. 41 - Brindley Sherratt
September 11, 2020 11:24 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBThis week Ash + Avi got chatting with Bass singer Brindley Sherratt! There is so much great stuff in this episode! You don't want to miss it! https://www.brindleysherratt.com
Ep. 40 - Matthew Kofi Waldren
September 04, 2020 11:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBThis week Ash + Avi got talking with conductor Matthew Kofi Waldren. It was great hearing how Matthew came to conducting and all about his way of work.
Ep. 39 - Hannah Fiddy
August 28, 2020 11:00 - 48 minutes - 45 MBThis week Ash + Avi got chatty with classical music creative brain, Hannah Fiddy! Hannah is the brains behind so many amazing new ways to share classical music. You don't want to miss out on meeting Hannah! www.patreon.com/AAOPERA www.aaoperapod.com Hannah's Links! twitter : @Hannah_Fiddy , @alterclassical Instagram : Hannah, alterclassical https://www.hannahfiddy.com http://www.alternativeclassical.co.uk @AAOperaPod [email protected] Instagram: http://bit.ly/2YuK7UE Facebook:...
Ep. 38 - Reunited! At last!!!
August 21, 2020 11:00 - 26 minutes - 24.9 MBThis week Ash + Avi are finally back together recording in the same room after 5 months apart! And after both being after their recital they answer some of your questions and talk about what's next! www.patreon.com/AAOPERA www.aaoperapod.com @AAOperaPod [email protected] I nstagram: http://bit.ly/2YuK7UE Facebook: http://bit.ly/2LQGSVC Twitter: http://bit.ly/2ks38sW --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aa-opera/support
Ep. 37 - Gweneth Ann Rand
August 14, 2020 11:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBThis week Ash+Avi got talking to Soprano, Gweneth Ann Rand. Gweneth gave them insight into life as a singer and building a sustainable career. links; Gweneth https://www.ssartists.co.uk/artist/gweneth-ann-jeffers AA Opera: Links: AA Opera Links @AAOperaPod [email protected] Instagram: Facebook: Twitter: Ash + Avi
Ep. 36 - Alexandra Lowe
August 07, 2020 11:00 - 49 minutes - 94.1 MBThis week Ash & Avi got chatty with rising star Soprano Alexandra Lowe! Don't miss this! Alexandra's links: https://www.alexandralowe.co.uk https://www.instagram.com/alexlowesoprano/
Ep. 35 - Jess Walker
July 31, 2020 10:44 - 43 minutes - 40.7 MBThis week Ash + Avi got talking with their professional development professor Jess Walker! If you’re trying to embark on a new adventure this is just the episode for you! It will push you in the right direction!
Ep. 34 - Adele Thomas
July 24, 2020 11:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBThis week Ash + Avi got chatty with Director Adele Thomas. You do not want to miss this! Adele talks opera, directing, Shakespeare, Cosi fan Tutte, and women in opera! Links: AA Opera Links @AAOperaPod [email protected] Instagram: Facebook: Twitter:
Ep. 33 - Jennifer Johnston
July 17, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBThis week we Ash+Avi got chatting with Mezzo-Contralto Jennifer Johnston! We talking singing, life as a singer, and food... you might be a bit hungry by the end. Links: AA Opera Links @AAOperaPod [email protected] Instagram: Facebook: Twitter: Jennifer Johnston www.jenniferjohnstonmezzo.com www.askonasholt.co.uk @jjohnstonmezzo (Instagram, FB, Twitter) Bite Size Proms www.bitesizeproms.co.uk @bitesizeproms (Instagram, FB, Twitter) Notes from Musicians Kitchens' ww...
Ep. 32- Just the two of us!
June 05, 2020 11:00 - 27 minutes - 25.8 MBThis week we are just us... looking forward and back and reflecting... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aa-opera/support
Ep. 31 - Kathleen Wallfisch
May 29, 2020 11:00 - 50 minutes - 91.7 MBThis week Ash & Avi got down to business and spoke to Kathleen Wallfisch a freelance cellist and creator of both The Musicians Method and Music in Vision. Links: Kathleen Wallfisch - https://kathleenwallfisch.com Instagram - Kathleen's Instagram, The Musician Method , Music in Vision Spotify Harry Potter reading AA Opera Links @AAOperaPod [email protected] Instagram: Facebook: Twitter:
Ep. 30 - Gareth Mattey
May 22, 2020 11:00 - 51 minutes - 97.4 MBThis week Ash & Avi got chatty with with Gareth Mattey a writer and director for both opera and film! loads of talk about Benjamin Britten and queer representation in opera!
Ep. 29 - Ellen Hinkle - Modern Singer Magazine
May 15, 2020 11:00 - 41 minutes - 57.1 MBThis week Ash + Avi got chatty with Editor-Chief of Modern Singer Magazine Ellen Hinkle! You do not want to miss this one!
Ep. 28 - Nofar Yacobi
April 25, 2020 15:55 - 38 minutes - 53.7 MBThis week Ash & Avi got together with Soprano Nofar Yacobi and got chatting a about Nofar and her Musical Solidarity Project and the #VirtualVerdiChoir. Check out the links to find out more! https://www.nofaryacobi.com https://www.nofaryacobi.com/virtualverdichoir-covid-19 Nofar's Instagram please stay in touch with us on all the platforms: [email protected] @AAOperaPod Instagram, Facebook,: Twitter:
Ep. 27 - Justin Werner
April 17, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 86.2 MBThis week Ash and Avi got chatty with Artist Manager Justin Werner who founded Stratagem Artists in New York City in 2018! Hope you enjoy! 😊 www.stratagemartists.com please stay in touch with us on all the platforms: [email protected] @AAOperaPod Instagram, Facebook,: Twitter:
Ep. 26- Stephanie Wake-Edwards
April 10, 2020 11:00 - 44 minutes - 82.5 MBThis week Ash + Avi got talking with Stephanie Wake-Edwards, a current member of the Jette Parker Young Artist Ensemble.
Ep. 25 - Eugenia Forteza - 360 of Opera
April 03, 2020 15:42 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBThis week Ash and Avi get talking with Eugenia Forteza all about life online and opera in the modern world! Don't miss it!!! So much GREAT INFORMATION! @360ofOpera @FortezaEugenia
Ep. 24 - Nicholas Pallesen - Performance Anxiety
March 27, 2020 12:06 - 57 minutes - 108 MBThis week Ash + Avi got together with Nicholas Pallesen and got chatting all about performance anxiety and general wellbeing for singers and performers. https://www.nicholaspallesen.com
Ep. 23- Isolation!
March 20, 2020 12:00 - 28 minutes - 51.4 MBThis is the week were Ash & Avi first record the podcast from different parts of London! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aa-opera/support
Ep. 22 - James Clutton
March 06, 2020 11:48 - 37 minutes - 70.8 MBThis week Ash & Avi got sat down for a chat with Opera Holland Park’s (OHP) producer, James Clutton. They discussed OHP, producing and how to see shows on a budget! AA Opera Links @AAOperaPod [email protected] Instagram:http://bit.ly/2YuK7UE Facebook: http://bit.ly/2LQGSVC Twitter: http://bit.ly/2ks38sW
Ep. 21 - Greg Eldridge, Director
February 21, 2020 12:26 - 34 minutes - 63.5 MBThis week Ash and Avi got to go to the Royal Opera House to meet with Director Greg Eldridge and get chatty all about directing... Thanks Greg for coming on the podcast! Greg's links: Website : https://www.greg-eldridge.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/directorgregeldridge Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geldridg_ AA Opera Links @AAOperaPod [email protected] Instagram:http://bit.ly/2YuK7UE Facebook: http://bit.ly/2LQGSVC Twitter: http://bit.ly/2ks38sW Rossini's Dish -...
Ep. 20 - Opera Prelude ft. Adriana Festeu
February 14, 2020 11:41 - 38 minutes - 70 MBThis is the week that Ash and Avi sat down with Adriana Festeu, they talked Opera Prelude, PhDs and just stuff in general. Also Ash and Avi get talking about Alice's Adventures Underground. Adriana Festeu: https://twitter.com/adrianafesteu?lang=en http://www.adrianafesteu.com/Adriana_Festeu/Biography.html Opera Prelude: https://twitter.com/OperaPrelude http://www.operaprelude.com AA Opera Links @AAOperaPod [email protected] Instagram:http://bit.ly/2YuK7UE Facebook:...
Ep. 19 - Life Online
February 08, 2020 08:00 - 34 minutes - 63.4 MBThis is the week were Ash and Avi talk socials --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aa-opera/support
Ep. 18 - Lucy Schaufer
January 31, 2020 19:20 - 1 hour - 134 MBThis is the week where Ash & Avi get into some serious fan girl moments and learn so much from the incredible Lucy Schaufer. We heard all about her and her company Wild Plum Arts Lucy’s links http://www.lucyschaufer.com/ Instagram http://bit.ly/37NadY Twitter @lucyschaufer Wild Plum Arts Instagram http://bit.ly/2UfCJy2 Website http://bit.ly/2GKNgsI AA Opera Links @AAOperaPod [email protected] Instagram:http://bit.ly/2YuK7UE Facebook: http://bit.ly/2LQGSVC Twitter...
Ep. 17 - English Touring Opera ft. Catherine Bench
January 24, 2020 11:00 - 31 minutes - 60.1 MBThis is the week that Ash & Avi got together with Catherine Bench from the Development office of English Touring Opera and got to learn a little be more about ETO and its exciting new season.
Ep. 16 - Jonathan Freeman-Attwood
January 17, 2020 10:16 - 45 minutes - 83.1 MBThis is the week we’re Ash & Avi got to sit down with Jonathan Freeman-Attwood, principal of The Royal Academy of Music. You don’t want to miss this one. Also this is the first episode of season 2 !!!
Ep. 15 - Holiday Special!
December 20, 2019 12:00 - 18 minutes - 35.4 MBThis is the week were Avi tries to teach Ash some Hebrew and they both get into the holiday spirit! What are you up to this holiday season? Follow us on: @AAOperaPod [email protected] Instagram: http://bit.ly/2YuK7UE Facebook: http://bit.ly/2LQGSVC Twitter: http://bit.ly/2ks38sW --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aa-opera/support
Ep. 14 - Opera Little - Rosie Brooks
December 13, 2019 13:49 - 34 minutes - 66.6 MBThis is the one where Ash and Avi talked to the amazing illustrator Rosie Brookes! Follow us on: @AAOperaPod [email protected] Instagram: http://bit.ly/2YuK7UE Facebook: http://bit.ly/2LQGSVC Twitter: http://bit.ly/2ks38sW
Ep. 13 - Network ft. Thomas Le Brocq
December 06, 2019 20:11 - 53 minutes - 98.9 MBThis is the one where Ash and Avi learn that Avi's absolutely terrible at networking with loads of help from music publisher Thomas Le Brocq. Follow us on: @AAOperaPod [email protected] Instagram: http://bit.ly/2YuK7UE Facebook: http://bit.ly/2LQGSVC Twitter: http://bit.ly/2ks38sW
Ep. 12 - Coaching ft. Jonathan Lakeland
November 29, 2019 12:00 - 28 minutes - 53.1 MBThis is the week were Ash and Avi got together with répétiteur Jonathan Lakeland and hear about his podcast and blog Pitch SHIFT! Please check out Please check out SoundCrowd. AA Opera links Instagram facebook twitter Ash's instagram Avi's instagram
Ep. 11 - Fundraising with Kurstin
November 22, 2019 12:00 - 26 minutes - 49 MBThis is the one were Ash and Avi talk to Royal Academy of Music's Acting Director of Philanthropy Kurstin Finch Gnehm... and boy did they learn a lot! Please check out Please check out SoundCrowd. AA Opera links Instagram facebook twitter Ash's instagram Avi's instagram
Ep. 10- Pheasant Opera
November 15, 2019 12:00 - 33 minutes - 61.9 MBThis is the one where Ash & Avi got together with Joe Houseman and David Rose to hear all about their new opera Pheasant. Please check out SoundCrowd. Pheasant Opera Links Instagram Facebook AA Opera links Instagram facebook twitter Ash's instagram Avi's instagram
Ep. 9 - Let's get moving!!! ft. Christina Fulcher
November 08, 2019 18:50 - 50 minutes - 95.3 MBThis is the episode where Ash + Avi get talking with Movement Director Christina Fulcher. This weeks fun fact is brought to you by Avi! Christina links: Instagram, Twitter, Website please stay in touch with us on all the platforms: [email protected] @AAOperaPod Instagram, Facebook,: Twitter: Christina resources https://www.spotlight.com/news-and-advice/tips-and-advice/what-you-need-to-know-about-movement-directors/ https://www.thestage.co.uk/features/interviews/2018/sian-willi...
Ep. 8 - DESTRESSING
November 01, 2019 11:00 - 34 minutes - 63.2 MBThis is the episode where Ash + Avi discover all the theatre ticket options available, and what's the best way to get a discount! This weeks fun fact is brought to you by Avi! please stay in touch with us on all the platforms: [email protected] @AAOperaPod Instagram: http://bit.ly/2YuK7UE Facebook: http://bit.ly/2LQGSVC Twitter: bit.ly/2ks38sW
Ep. 7 - Being a Pigeon... - ft. Katrina Damigos
October 25, 2019 10:15 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MB@AAOperaPod [email protected] Instagram: bit.ly/2YuK7UE Facebook: bit.ly/2LQGSVC Twitter: bit.ly/2ks38sW --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Ep. 7 - Being a Pigeon... - Katrina Damigos
October 25, 2019 10:15 - 42 minutes - 77.8 MB@AAOperaPod [email protected] Instagram: bit.ly/2YuK7UE Facebook: bit.ly/2LQGSVC Twitter: bit.ly/2ks38sW
Ep. 6 - Auditions! - Rachael Liddell
October 18, 2019 11:00 - 46 minutes - 84.9 MBThis week Ash & Avi are joined by a dear friend to talk all about audition and help you feel just a bit more relaxed about the maybe somewhat scary season coming up. Please go check out Rachael's instagram account you won't regret it! @rachael_liddell What's opera Doc? Cartoon Avi's Iceland vlog @AAOperaPod [email protected] Instagram: bit.ly/2YuK7UE Facebook: bit.ly/2LQGSVC Twitter: bit.ly/2ks38sW