Opera America

Ours – Robert Chafe & John Estacio | Interview

Sydney — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 16:00:41 +0000

Ours – Robert Chafe & John Estacio | Interview Sydney Thu, 12/01/2016

We were joined by Robert & John, the composer and librettist of Ours. This opera was a part of the Opera America World Opera Conference. They tell us about the Battle of Beaumont-Hamel, how it changed Newfoundland forever and how they tried not to glorify the art of war while still showcasing beautiful music.

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As One – Laura Kaminsky, Mark Campbell & Kimberly Reed | Interview

Sydney — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 15:47:00 +0000

As One – Laura Kaminsky, Mark Campbell & Kimberly Reed | Interview Sydney Thu, 12/01/2016

We got to sit down with Laura Kaminsky, Mark Campbell and Kimberly Reed, the composer and librettists of As One, an operatic work presented during the OPERA America annual conference. We discuss how real life translates into their work, the transgender conversation, and how a good wine can bring out the best in your writing.

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M’dea Undone – John Harris | Interview

Sydney — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 15:04:36 +0000

M’dea Undone – John Harris | Interview Sydney Tue, 11/29/2016

We sat down with John Harris, composer of the opera M'Dea Undone that was showcased during the OPERA America annual conference. John tells us about his electronic influences and writing dark, dissonant music. He also delves into how his work covers taboo topics that people often shy away from.

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Morning Star – Ricky Gordon & William Hoffman | Interview

Sydney — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 14:54:22 +0000

Morning Star – Ricky Gordon & William Hoffman | Interview Sydney Tue, 11/29/2016

We sat down with Ricky Gordon and William Hoffman at the OPERA America annual conference. These two remarkable men, librettist and composer respectively, created the opera Morning Star, which was featured at the conference. We discovered where they draw inspiration from, their thoughts on different music styles, and what it's like seeing your life on stage.

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6 Revolutions – Tim Brady | Interview

Sydney — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 18:21:52 +0000

6 Revolutions – Tim Brady | Interview Sydney Tue, 11/22/2016

We had the honor of sitting down with Tim Brady at the 2016 OPERA American annual conference, the premier gathering of opera professionals in North America. Brady is the composer of 6 Revolutions, a bilingual opera that was showcased during the event and is inspired by the events of the October Crisis that occurred in 1970 in Montreal, Canada. Brady talks about the mystical way he fell in love with opera in Mantua, Italy, and how he loves to get songs stuck in people's heads.

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