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Lyric Opera of Chicago Podcasts

Summary: Behind-the-scenes interviews from Lyric Opera of Chicago

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Podcasts:

 Backstage at Lyric #75 -- 2010/11 Season Preview with Music Director Sir Andrew Davis | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 15:02

Sir Andrew Davis, Lyric's renowned music director, introduces listeners to the 2010-11 season, including wonderful highlights from all eight operas.

 Backstage at Lyric #74 -- The Elixir of Love: Nicole Cabell | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 12:13

Soprano Nicole Cabell, who stars as Adina in Lyric's production of The Elixir of Love, is Backstage at Lyric. In this podcast, she joins George Preston, host of Lyric's opening-night broadcasts on WFMT. Their conversation explores the relationships between Adina and Nemorino in Donizetti's lovable comedy, a gem of the bel canto repertoire.

 Backstage at Lyric #73 -- The Elixir of Love: Angela Mannino | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 16:46

Soprano Angela Mannino joins host Roger Pines for a lively discussion of her current role in Lyric's production of The Elixir of Love. She also expresses her excitement regarding her upcoming Metropolitan Opera debut and recalls her experiences substituting at Lyric in a major role at the eleventh hour for last season's Abduction from the Seraglio.

 Backstage at Lyric #72 -- The Elixir of Love Discovery Series: Nicole Cabell and Giuseppe Filianoti | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:04:16

Lyric general director William Mason says Elixir is one of his "desert island" operas. In other words, it's a not-to-be-missed classic -- and so is our Discovery session with Nicole Cabell (Adina) and Giuseppe Filianoti (Nemerino) discussing this bel canto feast. Hosted by Roger Pines.

 Backstage at Lyric #71 -- The Merry Widow: Andriana Chuchman and Stephen Costello | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 28:49

Two award-winning young artists join host Roger Pines for a delightful conversation on The Merry Widow. Soprano Andriana Chuchman, who audiences will remember from last season's Manon, and tenor Stephen Costello, recipient of the 2009 Richard Tucker Award, discuss their current roles and recent achievements. They also share their plans for the future and what they hope to accomplish in their careers.

 Backstage at Lyric #70 -- The Merry Widow: Mary Ernster and Bernie Yvon | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 11:42

Mary Ernster and Bernie Yvon, well-known to musical-theater audiences in Chicago, discuss their roles as Sylviane and Bogdanovich in Lyric's new production of The Merry Widow. In this interview, they also talk about the differences between singing musical theater and opera; about sharing the stage with a world-class orchestra; and what it's like collaborating with acclaimed Broadway director Gary Griffin. George Preston is your host.

 Backstage at Lyric #69 -- The Merry Widow: Elizabeth Futral | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 13:21

In a delightful conversation, soprano Elizabeth Futral, who stars as Hanna in Lyric Opera's new production of The Merry Widow, joins George Preston, host of Lyric's broadcasts. While also recalling her previous roles at Lyric, Ms. Futral provides insights into Hanna's music and personality and also explores the relationships between characters in Lehar's sparkling yet highly affecting operetta.

 Backstage at Lyric #68 -- The Merry Widow Discovery Series: Roger Honeywell, Elizabeth Futral, Emmanuel Villaume and Gary Griffin | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:06:00

Comedy, romance, waltzes, and a score chock full of delightful music. It's all there in Franz Lehar's The Merry Widow. And here to share their thoughts on the most popular and delightful operetta of all time are its stars, conductor and director.

 Katya Kabanova: Janacek scholar Gavin Plumley | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 06:58

A short featurette with Gavin Plumley on the music of Katya Kabanova.

 Backstage at Lyric #67 -- Katya Kabanova: Brandon Jovanovich | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 27:05

American tenor Brandon Jovanovich, winner of the highly prestigious Richard Tucker Award, has earned critical acclaim for his Lyric Opera debut role, Boris in Katya Kabanova. He speaks with Roger Pines about the challenges of portraying this character, while also discussing his other roles in Czech repertoire and his background in theater.

 Backstage at Lyric #65 -- Katya Kabanova Discovery Series: Brandon Jovanovich, Judith Forst and Marcus Stenz | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:02:21

Katya Kabanova is Janacek's drama of forbidden love in a provincial Russian town. Join mezzo-soprano Judith Forst (Kabanicha), tenor Brandon Jovanovich (Boris), and conductor Markus Stenz for an in-depth look at a breathtakingly beautiful, deeply moving opera by the "Czech Puccini."

 Backstage at Lyric #66 -- Katya Kabanova: Karita Mattila | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 17:55

In this podcast, soprano Karita Mattila illuminates her role as Katya and expresses her great enthusiasm for Johnathan Miller's production from the Metropolitan Opera. Roger Pines hosts.

 Backstage at Lyric #64 -- Ernani Discovery Series: Sondra Radvanovsky and Jose Maria Condemi | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:02:40

Soprano Sondra Radvanovsky and director Jose Maria Condemi join dramaturg Roger Pines for an enlightening exchange on Lyric's new production of Verdi's Ernani. In this episode, they share vivid insights into the characters and provide invigorating commentary on the Victor Hugo play upon which the opera is based.

 Backstage at Lyric #63 -- Ernani: Baritone Boaz Daniel | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 13:20

Israeli baritone Boaz Daniel is returning to Lyric as Don Carlo in Ernani. Here he speaks with Lyric Opera broadcast host George Preston about this intriguing character, who sings some of the most magnificent music Giuseppe Verdi ever composed for the baritone voice.

 Backstage at Lyric #62 -- Ernani: Tenor Salvatore Licitra | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 22:50

Italian tenor Salvatore Licitra is returning to Lyric to star in the title role of Ernani. Listen to his conversation with Lyric Opera dramaturg Roger Pines, in which Licitra speaks about singing his role's challenging music and reveals what makes Ernani important and memorable as a key "transition work" in Verdi's career.

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