This Artistic Life

Lee Anne sits down for a realistic discussion about rolling with Covid protocol punches and 21st-century trends in opera auditions. She's heard over …

From the opera stage to a creative studio to a brand new social platform, Jennie Moser (CEO Stagetime) is a creative who not only sees the gaps in …

Making waves during the pandemic protocols by playing live shows outdoors in NYC, recording his 9th studio album, and collaborating regularly, Daniel …

Jeffrey Hargrave, a painter and visual artist in NYC sits down for a conversation about inspiration, creating a personal style, and the business of professional art.

Special Guest: Jeffrey Hargrave.

Richard Carsey, Broadway Conductor, talks about his journey to the Broadway podium, career highlights, tour challenges, and working on one of the longest-running musicals on Broadway: The Phantom of the Opera.

We touch …

Anne Dyas, actor and long-standing staff performer/supernumerary at the Metropolitan Opera talks about auditioning in the Big Apple, and life on the …

With most of New York City's performing arts in shutdown, Mara Lieberman created a socially-distanced, outdoor, immersive production - Voyeur: The …

Ira Siff has worn many hats in the opera industry since the 1960s. We chat through them all, a juxtaposition between mid-late 20th century opera and the present day, as well as his advice for emerging artists. Tales and …

Jump into a conversation with Ana De Archuleta, where we discuss approaching managers, making statements in auditions, and the de-stigmatization of …

J. Patrick Raftery and I sit down for a casual conversation while working together at Taos Opera Institute, June 2019. He shares insights about the ever-changing industry, his transition from baritone to tenor, and …

<p>At the Met this season for Porgy and Bess as Sportin&#39; Life, Frederick Ballentine talks about playing the villain, on-stage community, and his advice for young singers.</p><p>Special …

<p>Sidney discusses the life of a modern singer, the joys of teaching, and his journey from seeing his first opera to a life on stage. Recorded March, 2019.</p><p>Special Guest: Sidney …

<p>From MT to opera, off to Broadway and TV, and now back on the opera stage again, Zachary James brings a unique and fresh perspective on the opera industry.</p><p>Special Guest: Zachary …

<p>Susanna Phillips, soprano, known to most MetOpera fans as Musetta in <em>La Bohème</em> (11 consecutive seasons). We talk …

<p>Peter Szep comes on to talk about what&#39;s happening in the NYC opera scene, chat about new works and premiers during NY OperaFest …

<p>Lila Palmer, librettist, comes on to discuss the side of the industry many people take for granted: the text. From creating new works, …

<p>Conductor Timothy Myers (Santa Fe, HGO, Washington National Opera, MNOp, et al.) sits down to discuss working on world premiers, the …

<p>Allen Perriello, Head of Music for MNOpera and Director of Glimmerglass Young Artist Program, hangs out for a great conversation during …

<p>Get to know one of the Met&#39;s up and coming mezzos, on stage for 6 roles this 2018-2019 season: Samantha Hankey. We talk about …

<p>Sam Snook, VP or Artist Management at IMG Artists chats about what a modern manager does, where he discovers his artists (or how best to approach managers you&#39;re interested in), and general industry …

<p>From singing with your own voice to his blog and social media engagement, baritone Lucas Meachem covers the ins and outs of being a modern singer.</p><p>Special Guest: Lucas Meachem.</p>

<p>Ben Bliss, tenor, discusses his transition from Hollywood production to the Met stage, about tenacity, and the importance of knowing …

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<p>For both a better follower experience, and as a way to beat the algorithm: here are some details on why follower engagement on social …

<p>How To: a brief guide to Twitter. This microbogging platform can be a powerful tool for artists.</p>

Christopher Maltman is a baritone presently starring in the MetOpera's Marnie, and is well known for his commanding presence, rich tone, and broad career throughout Europe and the USA.

We discuss how he ended up here, …

<p>If singers are thinking of themselves as a business, should they treat their social media like one too? Should their accounts be …

Today we tackle …