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What's Up With Opera?

What's Up With Opera?

By: Pacific Opera Victoria
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 As the world reckons with racism and sexism, opera luminaries including director Peter Sellars, bass-baritone Davóne Tines and conductor/soprano Barbara Hannigan dig into what’s changing — and what needs to change — in opera, and why now is the time for evolution and disruption in the centuries-old art form.© 2025 Pacific Opera Victoria Art Entertainment & Performing Arts Music Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Season 3 Episode 3 | Lawrence Brownlee

    Season 3 Episode 3 | Lawrence Brownlee
    Mar 14 2025
    On this episode, tenor Lawrence Brownlee discusses Rising, his Grammy-nominated album inspired by the Harlem Renaissance. He explores his bel canto repertoire, social justice, mentorship, and the power of music to inspire change.
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    35 mins
  • Season 3 Episode 2 | Charlotte Siegel, Miriam Khalil, & Tracy Dahl

    Season 3 Episode 2 | Charlotte Siegel, Miriam Khalil, & Tracy Dahl
    Mar 7 2025
    This International Women’s Day, we sit down with three opera legends—Charlotte Siegel, Miriam Khalil, and Tracy Dahl—to explore what it truly means to be a diva. From reclaiming the word to embracing its power, these extraordinary artists share their personal experiences, challenges, and triumphs in the opera world.
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    41 mins
  • Season 3 Episode 1 | Barbara Hannigan

    Season 3 Episode 1 | Barbara Hannigan
    Nov 22 2024
    In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome back Grammy and Juno Award-winning soprano and conductor Barbara Hannigan! Recently named Musical America’s 2025 Artist of the Year, Barbara reflects on her illustrious career, her commitment to contemporary music, and what this prestigious honor means to her. Join us as Barbara shares her insights on the thrilling […]
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    39 mins
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