The Art of Opera

The Art of Opera

‘The Art of Opera’ is a behind the scenes glimpse into the art form and the world of Victorian Opera. Join conductors, directors, designers and opera singers as they share stories about bringing a performance to the stage.

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December 11, 2020 33 mins
On this episode of ‘The Art of Opera’, stage and screen star Queenie van de Zandt chats about creating her hilarious alter-ego Jan van de Stool, starring as The Witch in Victorian Opera’s production of ‘Into the Woods’ and harnessing the mind. 

This interview was recorded in November 2020 as part of the company’s web series, 'Artists in Isolation'. Find the full series and much more via victorianopera.com.au.  

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On this episode of ‘The Art of Opera’, much-loved musical theatre star Lucy Maunder reflects on home life in 2020, her theatrical upbringing, and performing in Victorian Opera's production of 'Into the Woods'.
This interview was recorded in September 2020 as part of the company’s web series, Artists in Isolation.

Find the full series and much more via victorianopera.com.au.

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November 6, 2020 22 mins
On this episode of ‘The Art of Opera’, the always hilarious Kanen Breen shares stories from his lockdown experience, mishaps on stage, and his love of lamp-making. 

This interview was recorded in July 2020 as part of the company’s web series, 'Artists in Isolation'. Find the full series and much more via victorianopera.com.au.  

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On this episode of ‘The Art of Opera’, we speak with two of Australia’s best loved opera singers, soprano Antoinette Halloran and tenor James Egglestone, about their life together off-stage. 

This interview was recorded in May 2020 as part of the company’s web series, Artists in Isolation. Find the full series and much more via victorianopera.com.au.

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October 16, 2020 16 mins
On this episode of ‘The Art of Opera’, we head deep inside the Black Forest with German-based Australian conductor Daniel Carter. 

After starting his career as an 18-year-old at Victorian Opera, Daniel has since gone onto becoming the designated Generalmusikdirektor at Landestheater Coburg. 

This interview was recorded in July 2020 as part of the company’s web series, Artists in Isolation. Find the full series and much more via victo...
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October 9, 2020 17 mins
On this episode of ‘The Art of Opera’, we mark Victorian Opera’s 15th Anniversary with an interview with soprano Olivia Cranwell – who appeared in the company’s first production back in 2006 – Britten’s Noye’s Fludde. 

The interview was recorded in May 2020 as part of the company’s web series, 'Artists in Isolation'. You can find the full series and much more via victorianopera.com.au.   

 

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October 2, 2020 28 mins
On this episode of ‘The Art of Opera’, enjoy a very special highlight from Victorian Opera’s web series ‘Artists in Isolation’. 

Speaking with us from her kitchen at home in the Barossa Valley, iconic Australian cook Maggie Beer reflects on her extraordinary love of food and music. This interview was recorded in August 2020. 

You can find the full series and much more via victorianopera.com.au.  

 

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September 25, 2020 8 mins
On this episode of ‘The Art of Opera’, we hear another highlight from Victorian Opera’s web series ‘Artists in Isolation’.

Joining us from her Lithuanian summerhouse, we speak with soprano Vida Miknevičiūtė, the star of Victorian Opera’s production of Salome. This interview was recorded in June 2020.

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September 18, 2020 18 mins
Throughout 2020, the team at Victorian Opera has been creating an enormous amount of video content including interview series Artists in Isolation. In the series, we hear from singers and theatre makers across the world as we all respond to COVID-19. You can find the full series and much more via victorianopera.com.au.

In this episode, here’s a recent chat with Victorian Opera’s Artistic Director composer-conductor Richard Mills – r...
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December 12, 2019 17 mins
Rossini’s comic opera The Barber of Seville has kept audiences laughing for over 200 years.

Ahead of Victorian Opera’s season of this madcap masterpiece, company Artistic Director and conductor Richard Mills reflects on Rossini’s love of macaroni and that pesky cat that ruined the opera’s opening night back in 1816.
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October 3, 2019 19 mins
28-year-old composer-conductor Simon Bruckard is about to premiere his first opera, an adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s The Selfish Giant. He reflects on the highs and lows of developing an opera, conducting his own music, and what awaits him next.
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Come backstage into Nancye Hayes’ dressing room for a very special podcast recorded with the grand dame of theatre and fellow musical star Verity Hunt-Ballard during the run of Victorian Opera’s acclaimed production of A Little Night Music.

Hear them reflect on their extraordinary careers, advice for younger performers, and their own special friendship. 
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January 27, 2016 9 mins
In the first episode of 'The Art of Opera', head behind the scenes with Victorian Opera's Head of Music  and conductor Phoebe Briggs as she chats about new Baroque pasticcio opera 'Voyage to the Moon'. 
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