This Opera Life with Charles Reid
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TOL Ep060 Jonathon Loy
Jonathon Loy, a fantastic stage director, is a regular at the Metropolitan Opera, and I was lucky to have him as my director for my first Rodolfo! To follow his career: http://www.jonathonloy.com/
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TOL Ep059 Erie Mills
Famous American soprano, Erie Mills, is now active in giving back - to young singers as a voice teacher - to professionals as a diction consultant with major opera companies. To learn more about her career: http://eriemills.com/
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TOL Ep058 Mario Klein
German bass, Mario Klein, is currently an ensemble member of the Staatstheater Kassel, and we met during our years at the Bayreuth Festival. To follow his career: http://www.klein-speyer.de/mario0.html
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TOL Ep057 Camila Ribero-Souza
I met Brazillian soprano, Camila Ribero-Souza, on twitter last summer and sat down with her for an interview just before a performance of Wagner's Rienzi. To follow her career: http://www.camilariberosouza.com/htmls/index.htm
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TOL Ep056 Jonathan Estabrooks
Young Canadian Baritone, Jonathan Estabrooks, is one to watch and a fellow podcaster about opera. To follow his career: http://www.facebook.com/estabrooksbaritone and for his video podcast, A Singers Life: http://www.youtube.com/user/jonathanestabrooks
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TOL Ep055 Gary Kudo and Yanyu Guo
TOL Ep055 Gary Kudo and Yanyu Guo
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TOL Ep054 Chris Murray PT TWO
Chris Murray, star tenor of the music theater scene in Germany, talks openly about the differences between opera and his world. If you missed Pt 1, go back to Ep053. To get cds or follow his career: http://chris-murray.de/
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TOL Ep053 Chris Murray PT ONE
Chris Murray is a star in the music theater scene of Germany, the son and brother of famous opera singers, and someone who will challenge your perceptions. To follow his career or download his cds: http://chris-murray.de/
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TOL Ep052 Joseph Trafton
Young American conductor, Joseph Trafton, is one of the principal conductors at the Nationaltheater Mannheim. We met there and got to know each other on the podcast! To learn more about his career: http://joetrafton.com/
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TOL Ep051 Amy van Roekel PT TWO
PART TWO of the conversation, with Amy van Roekel, gets into some of the unexpected turns that can occur in life and career. If you haven't heard episode 50, listen to it first. To follow Amy's career: http://www.amyvanroekel.com/
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TOL Ep050 PT ONE Amy van Roekel
I've been good friends with soprano, Amy van Roekel ever since our days together in university. Her career has had many successes, but also faced many challenges. In this two-part conversation, she shares openly. To learn more: http://amyvanroekel.com/
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TOL Ep049 Roman Hovenbitzer
Roman Hovenbitzer, German Opera Director, talks about his life, career, and our current new production of Carlisle Floyd's American opera, Susannah, in Hagen, Germany. To learn more about Roman and follow his career: http://www.roman-hovenbitzer.de/
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TOL EP048 Rainer Zaun
I first sang with German bass-baritone, Rainer Zaun, in San Francisco. But it didn't end there, we met again in Mannheim, Bayreuth, and are now in Hagen singing Carlisle Floyd's 'Susannah'. This episode was recorded last summer in Bayreuth.
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TOL Ep047 Dame Felicity Palmer
I had the fortune of having lunch with Felicity Palmer in the MET cafeteria one day, and she graciously agreed to come on the show. Don't miss this opportunity to hear her look back over her long career.
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TOL Ep046 Burkhard Fritz
Burkhard Fritz joined the Meistersinger production for its last year in Bayreuth, but this year he's back in the title role of Parsifal! To follow his career: http://www.burkhard-fritz.de/
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TOL Ep045 Caryn Hartglass
Caryn Hartglass is a scientist, soprano of opera and musical theater, and most recently an advocate for healthy living. Click here to learn about R.E.A.L.: http://responsibleeatingandliving.com/ - to learn about her career: http://www.carynhartglass.com/
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TOL Ep044 Brian Davis PART TWO
This is the second part of the interview with Brian Davis. In this episode, things get a little more personal. To keep tabs on Brian's career: http://home.earthlink.net/~bdopera/
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TOL Ep043 Brian Davis PART ONE
Brian Davis moved his American career to Germany several years ago. In part one, he shares many stories about his upbringing and education. You won't want to miss part two! To learn more: http://home.earthlink.net/~bdopera/index.html
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TOL Ep042 Michaela Kaune
German soprano, Michaela Kaune, joins Charles for this episode and talks openly about challenges in the business. For more information: http://www.badix.ch/vocsopran/kaune/kaune.html
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TOL Ep041 Phelim McDermott
Phelim McDermott, director of the MET's productions of Enchanted Island and Satyagraha, shares wonderful ideas in this conversation. Phelim is also known for directing The Addams Family and for the acting company he co-founded: http://www.improbable.co.uk
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TOL Ep040 Charles Reid's Holiday Special
In this special holiday edition, I share some of my fond memories of Christmas and singing, and how the two intersect. It is my Christmas gift to you and hopefully the start of a tradition in which I compile the holiday memories of other artists.
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TOL Ep039 Maximilian Schmitt
Former Regensburger boy soprano, Maximilian Schmitt, has been making his way for some time as a tenor in oratorio, lieder, and opera. Charles and Max sang together in Mannheim and now sit down to learn a bit more about each other on the podcast.
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TOL Ep038 Markus Eiche PART TWO
I first met German baritone, Markus Eiche, in Mannheim Germany, then worked with him in Bayreuth, he moved on to Vienna, soon goes to Munich, and just started teaching in Zurich. To learn more: http://www.badix.ch/vocbari-b/eiche/eiche.html
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TOL Ep037 Markus Eiche PART ONE
I first met German baritone, Markus Eiche, in Mannheim Germany, then worked with him in Bayreuth, he moved on to Vienna, soon goes to Munich, and just started teaching in Zurich. To learn more: http://www.badix.ch/vocbari-b/eiche/eiche.html
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TOL Ep036 Jena Carpenter
Jena Carpenter came to Bayreuth on a student grant, but I first met her in Mannheim. This American soprano chose a different path from most for her masters studies. Hear about it here and follow her career at: http://jenacarpenter.net/
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TOL Ep035 Aaron Pegram
American tenor, Aaron Pegram, played golf with Tiger Woods, sang countless shows with Disney, and now sings opera at Dresden's Semperoper. To follow his career: http://ada-artists.com/artist-roster/aaron-pegram/
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TOL Ep034 Timothy Oliver
Timothy Oliver is a young American tenor who is quickly building a steady career in Germany. He's currently fest at the Semperoper in Dresden, and in 2009, we worked together in Bayreuth. To follow his career: http://timothyolivertenor.com/
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TOL Ep033 Andrew Zimmerman
Andrew Zimmerman, an American tenor, teacher, Alexander practitioner, and philosopher is getting back on the stage after quitting the performance business for a few years. I suspect you'll be hearing more and more in the coming years!
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TOL Ep032 Caroline Whisnant
Great friends and long time colleagues, Caroline and Charles do a podcast episode in her new hometown, Wiesbaden. To follow her career: http://www.carolinewhisnant.com/
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TOL Ep031 Lothar Odinius
Charles finally has the pleasure of meeting Lothar Odinius, a tenor he had heard so much about, and they made time for this interview before a performance in Bayreuth. To follow his career: http://www.lotharodinius.com/
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TOL Ep030 Friedemann Roehlig
Friedemann and Charles met in Bayreuth and sat down for an interview during the 2nd act intermission. To follow his career: http://www.friedemann-roehlig.de/
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TOL Ep029 Edna Prochnik
Edna and Charles catch up during a return visit to Mannheim, where she is currently a member of the ensemble. To follow her career: http://guybarzilayartists.com/artist.asp?ID=23
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TOL Ep028 Diogenes Randes
The excellent, young bass, Diogenes Randes, comes on the show while singing in Bayreuth. He talks about his life, career, and a difficulty he is working through at this point in time. To follow his career: http://www.caecilia.ch/bio/rand.htm
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TOL Ep027 Edward Randall PART TWO
This is the 2nd of a two-part interview, see Episode 26 for the first half. Here, Edward discusses life in former East Berlin, Love, and career. To follow his career: http://edwardrandall.com/start.htm
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TOL Ep026 Edward Randall PART ONE
The first of a two-part podcast, Edward Randall shares wonderful stories about his life in this world of opera. He's recently added the job of Professor of Voice in Dresden: http://www.hfmdd.de/ - or for his career info: http://edwardrandall.com/start.htm
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TOL Ep025 Ellen Rissinger (The Diction Police)
Ellen Rissinger is The Diction Police, and a fabulous pianist, performer, and person. To follow her career: http://www.thedictionpolice.com/ OR http://www.ellenrissinger.com/
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TOL Ep024 Johannes Klumpp
The young maestro, Johannes Klumpp, chats with Charles on their break between rehearsals. To follow his career: www.johannesklumpp.de
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TOL Ep023 Robert Crowe
Robert Crowe and Charles have crossed paths many times in their career, surprising since he is a male soprano, one of only a few in the world. To follow his career, visit: http://robertcrowe.weebly.com/
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TOL Ep022 Adina Aaron
Charles has the pleasure of singing with Adina in Lisbon, Portugal. To follow her career: http://www.lewin-management.com/artists/12_Adina+Aaron
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TOL Ep021 Sebastian Weigle
Maestro Sebastian Weigle and Charles have a fun chat while bringing their five years together in Bayreuth to a close. To follow his career, visit www.sebastianweigle.com
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TOL Ep020 Camilla Nylund
http://www.camillanylund.com/ Charles and Camilla are thrilled to discover that they had not only met before, they had even performed together in close proximity!
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TOL Ep019 Adrian Eroed
Adrian and Charles chat about life and career while working together in Bayreuth
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TOL Ep018 Simon O'Neill
Simon O'Neill traces his path from New Zeland to New York and then to London.
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TOL Ep017 Susan Maclean
Susan and Charles meet up in Bayreuth, Germany.
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TOL Ep016 James Rutherford
Kicking off a series of Bayreuth Festival interviews, James talks about his life and making friends with Hans Sachs.
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TOL Ep015 Boaz Daniel
While in Lisbon, Boaz and Charles have a great time talking on the podcast.
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TOL Ep014 Manon Strauss Evrard
Before the last performance of Capriccio, Manon talks about her international experiences.
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TOL Ep013 Michael Corvino
A few years after singing in Rigoletto together, Michael and Charles are together again...this time at the Metropolitan Opera.
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TOL Ep012 Bernard Fitch
Just before retiring from a long career as a character tenor at the MET, Bernie Fitch sits down and offers a few more words of wisdom.
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TOL Ep011 Pamela Armstrong
Pamela chats with Charles about her soap opera life!
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TOL Ep010 Brian Bannatyne-Scott
Scottish bass, Brian Bannatyne-Scott, gets to know Charles on the 10th episode of This Opera Life.
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TOL Ep009 Mathew Edwardsen
Mathew Edwardsen, tenor, talks with Charles about life, marriage, and career.
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TOL Ep008 Jonathan Green
Jonathan Green talks about his life as a character tenor and photographer.
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TOL Ep007 Eduardo Valdes
Full-time Principal Artist at the MET - Eduardo Valdes
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TOL Ep006 Molly Fillmore
Molly Fillmore is this weeks guest on This Opera Life with Charles Reid
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TOL Ep005 Jeffrey Wells
Jeffrey Wells tells many stories of his varied past.
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TOL Ep004 Lori Phillips
Lori Phillips has a conversation with Charles Reid about her life and career.
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TOL Ep003 Morten Frank Larsen
Danish baritone, Morten Frank Larsen, discusses life in Vienna and his debut performance with the MET.
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TOL Ep002 Peter McGillivray
Canadian baritone, Peter McGillicray sits down with Charles Reid for a fun conversation. He talks about his new cd, a Canadian point of view, and much more. Please visit his website: www.petermcgillivray.com
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