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Ep.106 - AA Opera Finale03 May 202400:39:25

Listen in and cheers with us to AA Opera 🥂


Our final episode is full of nostalgia, reflection and an update on what's next for us both.


Thanks to everyone that has been a part of our podcast of almost 5 years and 106 episodes!


With Love,

Ash + Avi xoxo

Ep.105 Zachary James06 Oct 202300:51:45

WE ARE BACK! Season 8 kicks off with International Opera Singer, Stage and Screen Actor, Zachary James!

Ash + Avi chat to Zach about his career in showbiz and how we can as artists can embrace versatility! Such an inspiring episode, we hope you enjoy.


Zach's Links:

Website Instagram

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Ep. 96 - Emma Black 17 Feb 202300:57:10

This week Ash + Avi met with director Emma Black. Starting out at Opera North as a choir administrator,  Emma has a very unique and interesting journey to her directing career. She has loads of insights and is very involved with education outreach as well. You can now find Emma back at Opera North directing Eugene Onegin. 

Follow Emma

Instagram | Website | Eugene Onegin @ Opera North

Ep.95 - Rachael Williams 10 Feb 202300:46:01

This week Ash + Avi are joined by Rachael Williams, CEO of Streetwise Opera. Rachael shares with us what Streetwise Opera is all about and WOW - what a fantastic organisation. We also chat about what it means to be a good leader within this industry, alongside a few nuggets of advice for emerging producers. 

We hope you enjoy!

Make sure you check out the links below to learn more and support Streetwise Opera. 

Streetwise Links

Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube

Follow Rachael

Twitter

Ep. 94- James Black 03 Feb 202301:06:56

This week Ash + Avi met up with artist manager James Black. James previously an international countertenor now an artist manager working with singers across opera and concerts. We discussed his journey of becoming an agent, and James work with young emerging artists in the industry as well.

We hope you enjoy!
James' links:
Website | Twitter  

Our Links:
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Ep.93 - Louise Bakker27 Jan 202300:56:50

This week on AA Opera we were joined by Louise Bakker - Stage Director. Louise talks about building a career as a director within Opera, the wonderful production of Orpheus in the Underworld at RCM, her work at Aylesbury Opera and the importance of learning and participation within the Industry.  This episode also tackles tough topics of life at Conservatoire and arts funding cuts.

Tune in and be inspired!

Louise's links:
Website | Instagram 

Ep. 92 - Sophie Dicks20 Jan 202300:49:15

This week Ash + Avi chatted with Mezzo-Soprano Sophie Dicks. Sophie has been working in the UK opera industry since she was a student at Conservatoire . She has performed with Opera Holland Park, English Touring Opera, Welsh National Opera, and more. Sophie opened up to us about her vocal health journey as well as her newest journey of becoming a mother while continuing to pursue a career onstage. And as she says "everyone else has to just get on board with it."

We know you will love Sophie and visits from her daughter Bowie just as much as we do. Enjoy!

Sophie's links:
Website | Instagram 


Our Links:
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Ep.91 Anush Hovhannisyan13 Jan 202300:59:52

This week we chat with our dear friend and Soprano Anush Hovhannisyan. Anush is the face of Opera's future and we are delighted to share this episode in which Anush shares her story of her musical childhood in Armenia and how she came to grace the UK Opera scene with her extraordinary voice and stage presence. We also dive deep into conversations about artistic development. Enjoy!

Anush's Links:
Website | Instagram | 

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Ep.88 Kezia Bienek29 Apr 202200:43:35

This week we chat with Mezzo-Soprano Kezia Bienek!  Kezia is making a name for herself on stages all across the UK. Right now in Madam Butterfly with WNO, you can also catch her in the title role of Carmen this summer at Opera Holland Park and with Opera North later this year... an exciting career alongside being a parent and a trained Birth & Postnatal Doula - say what?!?! Yes - an amazing lady.

We admire Kezia so much! It's such a joy to share this episode!

Kezia's Links:

Website | Instagram | Carmen Tickets

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Ep. 87- Mikael Eliasen 22 Apr 202200:55:16

This week Ash + Avi got to chat with performer, educator and collaborator, Mikael Eliasen.
Mikael has over 30 years of experiences as head of Opera at the Curtis Institue in Philadephia. He also worked closely with San Fransico Opera and has many more years of experience traveling around the world performing recitals.   Mikael has a wealth of knowledge and a love for opera, new and old. You don't want to miss this epsiode!

Support us:

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Our links:

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Ep.86 - Rebecca Meltzer01 Apr 202200:49:23

We are delighted to have Rebecca Meltzer with us this week! Rebecca has so many creative strings to her bow. A Director, Movement Director, Teacher, Facilitator and Founding Director of Waterperry Opera. Wow...so much to unpack!  

Hear about Rebecca's journey to her creative career today, starting out at Durham University followed by her studies at the Royal Central School of Speech & Drama and all of the growth and experiences in between! We have an interesting chat about the importance of Opera & Movement, in short - go to movement class peeps! 

Also tune in to hear about what Waterperry Opera has in store this summer! 

Rebecca's Links:

Website | Instagram | Waterperry Opera Festival 


Support us:

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Our links:

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Ep. 85- Bridget Cunningham 25 Mar 202200:36:26

This week Ash + Avi met with the wonderfully talented and intelligent Bridget Cunningham. She is a conductor, harpsichordist and musicologist with a special focus on Handel. You can find her work in so many places including at Buckingham Palace performing for the Royal Family. Bridget shares what she is currently working on and a little bit more of an insight into the world of Handel and his music. With a new album coming out in June you definitely want to keep your eye out on her socials to see what's up next and where you can see Bridget and her London Early Opera family perform. 

“They are unashamedly intended to please the senses and, in the hands of stylistically informed players they never fail to do so. Bridget Cunningham is just such a player…her ability to entertain unassailable" ★★★★★ Handel’s Eight Great Harpsichord Suites, BBC Music Magazine, January 2022

“Handel has never sounded better”  ★★★★★Handel’s Queens 5 Stars, BBC Music Magazine,  2019.

"Handel in Italy....reaching for the heavens" Andrew McGregor, BBC Radio 3, Record Review and Editors Pick in Gramophone Magazine.

Handel’s Queens available from http://smarturl.it/handelsqueens

“Superb album” Classic FM

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ BBC Music Magazine


This weeks 'Know it All' is brought to you by Ash, and is closely related to this weeks episode. 


Bridget's Links: 

Website | Twitter | Instagram
London Early Music | LEO Instagram | LEO Twitter

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Our links:

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Hope you enjoy! xxx

Love,
Ash & Avi

Ep. 104 - Kate Lindsey 28 Apr 202301:12:13

This week Ash + Avi are joined by the fantastic world renowned mezzo, Kate Lindsey! Kate’s career is one so many singers aspire to. She shares what her journey has been like, working on special projects like “Handmaids Tale” as well as motherhood as an opera singer. We hope you love this episode as much as we do.


Kate's Links:

Website | Instagram

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Ep.84 - Nadine Benjamin MBE18 Mar 202200:38:16

This week Ash + Avi chat to British Soprano Nadine Benjamin. We hear about how Nadine's unconventional route into Opera has led to an exciting and successful career in the Music industry. In high demand as a Soprano with major Opera Companies, Nadine is well known for having played some of the most iconic leading ladies such as Musetta, Aida and Countess. Having established this reputation, Nadine looks forward to performing in new Opera's and more contemporary repertoire and recitals... tune in to find out where to catch this!


When Nadine is not on the stage, she can be found on our TV screens, having performed at the BBC Proms and most recently in the Celebration of the Commonwealth Service earlier this week (link below!)


Nadine's artistry is something to be admired and more than ever inspiration is guaranteed in this episode as Nadine is a fully qualified High Performance Coach - she shares with us her vision for Everybody Can! which provides a platform to encourage and support others in recognising and achieving their own visions.


After the interview Avi gives a little shout out to the great Samuel Barber, listen to an insight into his music on the month of his Birthday! 🎈We also discuss our favourite Verdi Heroine, drop yours below! 


Nadine's Links:

Website | Instagram | Everybody Can | BBC Commonwealth Celebration

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Support us:

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Our links:

Website | Instagram

Hope you enjoy! xxx

Love,
Ash & Avi

Ep. 83 - John Savournin11 Mar 202200:49:42

This week Ash + Avi met up with Bass-Baritone and Director John Savournin. You can currently find John on the stages of Opera Holland Park, English National Opera, his own company Charles Court Opera and many more!

If you like G&S you are also in for a treat!
This weeks 'Know it All' is  brought to you by Ashleigh!

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John's Links: 

Website | Instagram
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Hope you enjoy! xxx

Love,
Ash & Avi


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Ep.82 - Tara Erraught04 Mar 202201:03:43

Joining AA Opera this week is Irish Mezzo-Soprano Tara Erraught! Tara is celebrated as a Bel Canto QUEEN and is critically acclaimed for her performances on the Operatic and Concert Stages across the globe.🌎 👑

Tara sits down and inspires us with her story with some great advice for singers along the way...from demystifying Coloratura to tackling the trouser roles or maybe just having a good old word with yourself and committing to the Opera trade! This episode will leave you feeling empowered as we embrace our individuality as singers. 💜

You're gunna want a big cuppa tea for this one... it's the pep talk we all need. ☕️

P.S  Stay tuned after the interview as we share useful resources to support the Crisis in Ukraine 🇺🇦

Tara's Links:

Website | Instagram | Twitter |  

Support us:

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Our links:

Website | Instagram

Ep. 81 - Lloyd Griffith25 Feb 202201:13:33

We are delighted to share our chat with Comedian, Lloyd Griffith. You may recognise Lloyd from your TV screens, making you laugh in his hilarious comic sketches, he can also be found cheering in a Football Stadium near you! ⁣

What brings Lloyd to AA Opera podcast I hear you say? Well, it turns out Lloyd is a choir boy... well he was - today he's still a legit singer (countertenor turned Baritone - yes tune in to hear him explain that one ). This episode promises a geek out on Britain's glorious cathedrals, Opera chat and a few laughs along the way!

In addition Ash has a great 'Know It All' this week, let us know who most surprised you? 

Lloyds Links: 

Website | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube 

(Make sure to watch #LetLloydSing) 

Support us:

www.patreon.com/aaopera

Our links:

Website | Instagram

Ep. 80 - Verity Wingate 11 Feb 202201:08:29

This week Ash + Avi met up with Soprano Verity Wingate. Verity has just returned to the UK after spending 2 years in the Dutch National Studio.
She also talked about her experience at The Belvedere Singing Competition and she is full of knowledge and wisdom. And most recently she made her English National Opera debut in Philip Glass' Satyagrha. We hope you enjoy! 

Verity's Links:

Website | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube

Support us:

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Our links:

Website | Instagram

Ep.79 - Tom Elwin04 Feb 202200:47:27

This week on AA Opera we chat with Tenor, Tom Elwin. Tom shares memories of his early years as a Choir boy followed by his journey to becoming an Opera Singer. As an active career in todays industry, Tom has lots to tell us about working in the UK, Germany, covering roles and an important and insightful chat about vocal health, singers take note!

With Tom's upcoming performance as Rodolfo with English Touring Opera, Ashleigh shares some fun facts about La bohème in our new 'Know it All' Segment!

We hope you enjoy. 

Tom Elwin Links:

Website | Instagram | Twitter

Support us:

www.patreon.com/aaopera

Our links:

Website | Instagram


Ep. 78- Anthony Roth Costanzo 28 Jan 202200:51:47

This week Ash + Avi had the honour to chat with Anthony Roth Costanzo. Anthony Roth Costanzo is the worlds leading countertenor. He has been on some kind of stage for most of his life and has performed with the likes of Pavarotti and... Michael Jackson!

ARC is also now for his critically acclaimed performance of Philip Glass' Akhenaten, which he originated and will be return to this year. He's also a Grammy award nominee for he solo album ARC. Anthony is such an inspiration for his work on and off stage.

We hope you enjoy getting to know Anthony and all the amazing things he brings to the world. Including his newest album, “Only an Octave Apart” with Mx Justin Vivian Bond.

This months Composer of the Month is Joanna Ward. Her piece this week is called "Two Greenhouses", enjoy! 


This week Avi brings you a short introduction to composer Phillip Glass in our new segment Knowing it All.

We hope you enjoy,
Love, Ash + Avi xxx

Anthony Roth Costanzo Links: 

Website | Instagram 


Joanna Links:

Website | Instagram

Support us:

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Our links:

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Ep.77 - John Paul Jennings21 Jan 202200:55:45

This week we are joined by up & coming American Conductor John Paul Jennings 🎶

JP is currently a postgraduate student at the Royal College of Music. He’s making quite a name for himself over here in the UK with regular performances and collaborations with Regents Opera.

JP shares insights into studying abroad, embracing the process of your journey to ‘becoming’ an artist and shares his conducting inspirations and aspirations. 🌍✨

This weeks episode Composer of the Month is back! It's our pleasure to have Joanna Ward share her first extract 'WE'VE GOT HONEY LOVE'

Maestro, Let’s take it from the top… Listen now! 🎧


JP Links:

Facebook | Instagram

Joanna Links:

Website | Instagram

Support us:

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Our links:

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Ep. 76- Ross Ramgobin 14 Jan 202201:05:14

Hello and we are back this week with the wonderful Baritone Ross Ramgobin.

Ross is a staple figure in today's opera scene preforming on many of the worlds great stages. This episode we discussed learning music, mental health, the love of football and lots about opera of course!

We also had a guest in the background serenading this recording. Let us know if you can figure out what they are singing.

We are with another mini-lecture (please help with a name for this segment!) led by Avi.

Hope you enjoy, Ash + Avi xxx

Ross Links: 

Website | Instagram 

Support us:

www.patreon.com/aaopera

Our links:

Website | Instagram



Ep.75 Amy Lane07 Jan 202200:56:06

Ash + Avi are BACK!  Season 6 is officially a go and they are here with a new episode... every week!

To kick it off we have Opera Director Amy Lane! Tune in to hear about her fascinating career path from starting out as a professional singer, to finding a passion for Stage Management all before having a successful Directing career. Amy has such a wealth of knowledge and experience to share! 💡

Alongside her directing engagements worldwide, she is now the Artistic Director of the Copenhagen Opera Festival.

I don't think we've ever had an episode filled with so much variety! There's something for everyone.

Enjoy!

Amy's Links:

Twitter | Instagram

Support us:

www.patreon.com/aaopera

Our links:

Website | Instagram

Ep. 103 - Freddie De Tommaso14 Apr 202300:34:31

This week Ash + Avi sit down with one of Opera's freshest and most celebrated Tenors, Freddie De Tommaso. Freddie reflects on his Opera Journey so far and how it came to be! He also shares the inspiration behind his debut album 'Passione' and his latest chart-topping release Il Tenore.

What a pleasure it was to talk to such a genuine and talented artist.


Enjoy!


Freddie's Links:

Website | Instagram | Spotify | Apple Music


Our Links:
Website | Instagram | Buy us a Coffee 


Ep. 74 - Angel Blue 03 Sep 202100:52:07

This week Ash + Avi are signing off season 5 with a BANG! This weeks guest is non other than Grammy award winner Soprano Angel Blue!

Angel has one of the most exciting contemporary careers with a schedule filled with performances on all the major stages in the world. She shares overcoming rejection, focusing on your craft and approaching everything with a positive smile and an open heart!

You most definitely do not want to miss this episode! And follow Angel on her social media so you do not miss a thing she does!

Angel's Links: 

Website | Instagram

Support us:

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Ep.73- Harry Baker27 Aug 202100:55:49

Our composer of the month Harry Baker joins us for a full episode! Harry Baker is an award-winning improvising pianist and composer active in jazz, classical, and new-music settings.

Harry shares his story, tips and tricks for aspiring composers. Not only that, we get insight into his performances on stage and radio, as well as collaborations with the National Youth Choirs of Great Britain and the award-winning Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason.

Be sure to check out Harry’s debut EP, ‘The Floating Boy’ it's a suite for big band and voices, recorded live by Oxford University Jazz Orchestra and The Oxford Gargoyles.

Enjoy!

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Harry's Links:

Website | Instagram | 'The Floating Boy' EP

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Ep. 72 - Stay Golden 20 Aug 202100:49:52

Hello and here we go! This episode is mostly just Ash  + Avi have the best time! In addition to the last segment from this weeks 'Composer of the Month' Harry Baker!

But this episode is really quizzical! have a listen and we would love to hear your answers and what was the most surprising thing you learned about us?

Harry's Links:

Website | Instagram

Support us:

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Ep.71 - Eleazar Rodríguez13 Aug 202101:00:13

Get ready to have a good time everybody! On this week's episode, we are joined by Mexican Tenor, Eleazar Rodríguez. An acclaimed international opera singer celebrated for his vibrancy, and he certainly brings smiles to us in this interview.

You may also know him as a comedy extraordinaire riding the wave of Reels over on Instagram, we really have him to thank for bringing some much-needed humour through what has been a difficult year in the Opera industry.

Listen in for insights into his career and invaluable advice for artists!

Our composer of the month Harry Baker is also here to showcase his second piece ''Seven Swans A-Swimming"

Check out all links below!

Eleazar's Links:

Website | Instagram

Harry's Links:

Website | Instagram

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Ep.70- Claire Barnett-Jones06 Aug 202100:56:14

We are delighted to be joined by Mezzo-Soprano Claire Barnett-Jones! Claire has been a busy bee since we recorded this interview... Winning the Dame Joan Sutherland Audience Prize in Cardiff Singer of the World 2021 has been a particular highlight! What a treat to be joined by such a wonderful lady who is taking the Operatic world by storm!

We chat about Claire's early steps in the industry, insights into the Harewood Artist Program at ENO, and we chat about performing in a pandemic! Also, hear about how you can join the Opera community over on Clubhouse!

That's not all, composer of the month is BACK! Harry Baker will be with us throughout August, tune in and check out the links below to discover his music! 


Claire's Links:

Website: www.clairebarnettjones.com

Insta: www.instagram.com/cbjmezzo/?hl=en

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Ep. 69 - Laura Attridge 30 Jul 202101:14:24

This week Ash + Avi had a wonderful time chatting with Director Laura Attridge! Laura is a director and poet on a mission to empower singers and to define what opera can be in the 21st century! We talk audition tips and more about Laura's incredible workshops for singers. In addition to her amazing directorial work and incredible writing as well! You defintely want to check out this episode and follow Laura as well!


Laura's Links: 

Website , twitter ,Instagram 

AA Opera Links: 

Website , Instagram , Patreon

Ep.68 - Will Todd09 Jul 202100:57:33

This week we chat with composer Will Todd! His music is celebrated all over the world from Mass in Blue being one of the most famous choral pieces, to his arrangement of Amazing Grace being performed at President Obama's inauguration day- Yes, this guy is pretty special!

Will's music is valued for being super exciting as he blends genres together! We chat specifically about his Opera compositions and collaborations but be sure to check out Will's full collection of Choral, Orchestral, and musical theatre works, there's so much to explore!

Will's Links:

Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1vsrQEpLq1U4jxBvZPThBI?si=uGwxBwhuQ420--KavJ9z7Q

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Will_Todd_Music?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

Website: https://willtodd.co.uk/

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Ep.66- Channa Malkin08 Jul 202100:46:34

We are delighted to bring you our interview with Soprano- Channa Malkin, this conversation has everything from the success of 'Handel goes Tinder' to life as an 'Opera Mum'! Also, find out more about Channa's latest album, 'This is not a lullaby'.


We are once again joined by our Composer of the month Anna Appleby and this week's quiz will make you want to get glammed up and head out to an Opera party... but which one will it be?


Channa's Links:

NEW Album: https://open.spotify.com/album/7A5dIIVbhq1gHT49eicdi2?si=xZQQldaVQ7ylivwJdIlxoA&nd=1

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channamalkinsoprano/?hl=en

Website: https://www.channamalkin.com/

Composer of the month:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snappleby_composer/?hl=en

Website: https://www.annaappleby.com/

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Ep. 67 - Anna Appleby02 Jul 202101:07:28

This weeks incredible guest is the one and only Anna Appleby (and as she says a true AA Opera girl herself). Anna's music has been featured on the podcast all month long and we are so happy to finally share our full interview with her.   Anna is a contemporary composer, currently an artist in residence at Glydebourne. Anna has such an amazing creative catalogue and composing isn't her only MO. Make sure after you listen to the episode to go check out all her work. Including her new single Angel which can be found under the name Norrisette on Spotify!

We also have a wonderful quiz for you again... this one is from BuzzFeed.



Ep. 65 - Nina Brazier 18 Jun 202100:56:25

This week we have an amazing guest for you (as always ) It's Nina Brazier. Staff director at Oper Frankfurt and founder of The Opera Pod!

It was so lovely to chat with her and we are sure you will love to hear what she had to say.

Plus we are back with another amazing composition from this months composer Anna Appleby.



Ep. 102 - Benson Wilson 07 Apr 202300:47:56

This week Ash + Avi got to chat with Baritone Benson Wilson. Benson is currently a Harewood artist at ENO. Benson Talks about the influence of his heritage on his performances and how he has developed a career in the industry as well as what it means to him to be an opera singer.


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Ep.64 - Christopher Gillett11 Jun 202100:44:52

Ash + Avi chat with tenor and writer Christopher Gillett. 

If there's anyone who shares our love of Benjamin Britten, Chris is the guy! So much so, he's got a brand new book all about 'Knowing Britten'.Tune in for some top-notch Britten chat, industry insights, and hear about the wonderful work of  Wild Plum Arts! 

We are also delighted to launch our brand new segment "Composer of the month". Our first shining star is Anna Appleby!

This weeks quiz was "Is it an Opera or an Apple" if you'd like to play click here

Chris's Links:

NEW BOOK: Order 'Knowing Britten"

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenormezzo/?hl=en 

Website: https://christophergillett.co.uk/

Wild Plum Arts: https://www.instagram.com/wildplumarts/?hl=en

Composer of the month: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snappleby_composer/?hl=en

Website: https://www.annaappleby.com/

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Ep. 63 - Elizabeth Llewellyn04 Jun 202100:52:54

This week Ash + Avi met up with Soprano Elizabeth Llewellyn. Elizabeth has just released her new album Heart and Hereafter a collection of song cycle by composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. Elizabeth shares with them all about how the album came to be plus a bit more! 


This weeks quiz was "Harry Potter spell or musical term" if you'd like to play click here.

Elizabeth's links: 

https://elizabethllewellyn.com , Instagram 

Heart and Hereafter on Spotify 


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Ep. 61 - Luca Pisaroni26 Mar 202100:54:40
This week Ash + Avi had a chat with world renowned Baritone Luca Pisaroni. Since making his debut at age 26 with the Vienna Philharmonic at the Salzburg Festival, Luca has continue to bring his wonderful voice and artistry to audiences across the globe. All while bringing his with Catherine and their two opera dogs (Lenny & Tristan) along.   Primephone: http://bit.ly/2MonthsForFree code *AAOPERA* Luca's link:  Website, Instagram Support us: www.patreon.com/AAOPERA www.aaoperapod.com Stay in touch :  @AAOperaPod aaoperapod@gmail.com IG: @aaoperapod Facebook:  Twitter:
Ep. 59- Michal Doron12 Mar 202100:37:32

This week Ash + Avi had tea/coffee with Dresden Semperoper Ensemble member Michal Doron. They talked moving to a new city the importance of honest conversation and more... You don't want to miss this episode. 


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Ep. 58 - Julia Burbach05 Mar 202100:52:58

This week Ash + Avi had the pleasure of talking to director Julia Burbach. From small scale fringe to fully staged productions on the main opera houses around the world Julia has so much knowledge about the industry and her passion is contagious! You definitely want to listen to this one!   

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Ep. 57- Samantha Crawford26 Feb 202100:52:25

This week Ash + Avi got talking with Soprano Samantha Crawford all about motherhood and the opera industry. 


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Ep. 56 - Louisa Muller 19 Feb 202101:09:16

This week Ash + Avi sat down with Director Louisa Muller. This conversation is full of amazing insight and Louisa has so many amazing tools and is so open to share. 

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Ep. 55 - Simon Wallfisch 12 Feb 202101:07:52

This week Ash + Avi gotten chatting with Baritone Simon Wallfisch. He has so much insight this is surely an episode no one wants to miss. 

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Ep. 54 - Nicola Candlish (BYO) 05 Feb 202100:41:30

This week Ash + Avi got together with CEO of British Youth Opera Nicola Candlish. They chat BYO and Opera UK and so much more! 

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EP. 52 - Olivia Fuchs 22 Jan 202100:43:03

This week Ash + Avi sat down with Director Olivia Fuchs, they talked fringe, Olivia's experience with directing. 

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Ep. 101 - Kitty Whately24 Mar 202300:50:36

This week Ash + Avi welcome Mezzo-Soprano Kitty Whately. We find out about her exciting career and her latest album release ‘Befreit: A Soul Surrendered’. Kitty is also the co-founder of SWAP'ra. A fantastic organisation for women and parents within the Opera industry. Tune in to find out about their mission, values and how to get involved!


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Ep. 51 - Keith Shapiro 15 Jan 202100:35:07

This 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!

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Hell's Color Kitchen : Instagram 


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Ep. 50- Nicky Spence 08 Jan 202100:38:12

This 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!   

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Ep. 49 - Mary Bevan MBE 18 Dec 202000:51:17

This 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! 

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Ep. 48 - Edward Nelson11 Dec 202000:56:31

This 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! 

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