
The ScreamingDivas's Podcast (Sondra Radvanovsky & Keri Alkema)
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30 Apr 2021 | Season 2, Episode 3 Michael Heaston - Artistic Administrator at The Metropolitan Opera | 01:23:00 | |
Join us as we head to Des Moines, Iowa as we talk with the new Artistic Administrator of The Metropolitan Opera, Michael Heaston, about his path that led to this amazing position, his hope for the future of our art form, and the positivity he brings to everything. www.screamingdivas.com | |||
17 Aug 2020 | Episode 30: Ryan Opera Center 20/21 Ensemble of Lyric Opera of Chicago | 00:51:14 | |
Join us as we head to Chicago, IL to talk with ensemble members of the Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center of the Lyric Opera of Chicago about how they are able to work under covid restrictions, the new future they have in front of them and about finding hope and laughter through it all. https://www.lyricopera.org/ryan-opera-center/ | |||
25 Apr 2020 | Episode 2: Alexander Neef, Part 2 | 00:35:50 | |
Join us as we continue our conversation with Alexander Neef about the future of our business as well as some fun Rapid Fire questions. Grab a cocktail and come listen in as we chat with friends. https://www.operadeparis.fr/en https://www.santafeopera.org/ | |||
25 Feb 2022 | Season 3, Episode 8: Brian Jagde | 01:12:48 | |
Join us as we head to Vienna to talk with the fabulous wonderfully gifted tenor Brian Jagde, about the latest restrictions to work overseas, the new roles and adventures that are planned in the future, and all about life in general as an international opera singer.
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08 May 2020 | Episode 6: The Blooper Reel - Sondra & Keri | 00:09:42 | |
Thank YOU so much for watching our shenanigans thus far. After this long week of hearing how singing is a super spead'r of the virus, we felt like we needed not only for ourselves, but needed to share some laughs to keep us from crawling under the covers and not coming out Stay safe! Much love and hugs, Sondra & Keri | |||
18 Dec 2020 | Episode 49: Kate Walsh | 01:04:22 | |
Join us as we head halfway around the world to Australia to chat with the super talented and down-to-earth actress, Kate Walsh, about love, creating work during a pandemic, menopause and her fur babies - along with laughter...MUCH laughter! | |||
09 Jul 2021 | Season 2, Episode 11: Renée Fleming | 01:05:02 | |
Join us as we head to Washington, D.C., to talk with the great American Soprano and Diva, Renée Fleming, about life this past year, her amazing career, and some just good ole fun girl talk. https://reneefleming.com/home/ https://www.screamingdivas.com/ | |||
13 Jul 2020 | Episode 21: Opera for Peace with Julia Lagahuzère | 00:44:52 | |
Join us as we go to Paris, France to talk with Opera for Peace Co-founder and General Director, Julia Lagahuzère, about how they are changing the narrative of our business in classical music for not only the next generation, but for the better. https://www.instagram.com/operaforpeace/ | |||
01 Oct 2021 | Season 2, Episode 18: Elza Van Den Heever | 01:12:45 | |
Join us as we head to France to talk with our dear friend , the incredibly talented South African soprano, Elza Van Den Heever, about her journey through the pandemic, the joy and new found talent she found in baking, her career, and the beauty of vulnerability.
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22 Jun 2020 | Episode 15: F. Paul Driscoll | 01:08:12 | |
Join us as we go to NYC to drink and chat with F. Paul Driscoll, Editor and Chief of Opera News Magazine, about the emotional loss of our business stopping so suddenly and the ways in which we move forward. | |||
28 Jan 2022 | Season 3, Episode 4: Anthony Roth Costanzo | 01:05:21 | |
Join us as we head to NYC to talk with the amazingly multi-talented and inspirational countertenor, Anthony Roth Costanzo, about life lessons, finding your inspiration as well as your authentic self and how he learns new roles and music…oh, and how to own being naked on stage! https://anthonyrothcostanzo.com/ https://www.instagram.com/arcostanzo/
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12 Feb 2021 | Episode 54: Thomas Hampson | 01:01:24 | |
Join us as we head to Zurich, Switzerland to talk with the famously acclaimed Baritone, Thomas Hampson, about teaching, his foundation, and social media with laughs and stories along the way. https://thomashampson.com https://hampsongfoundation.org https://songofamerica.net | |||
04 Dec 2020 | Episode 47: Jake Haggie | 01:11:53 | |
Join us as we head back to California to talk with the gifted composer, Jake Heggie, about finding his inspiration to compose during these turbulent times, the joy of collaborating, the gift of new projects, learning how to let go and the freedom it brings. https://jakeheggie.com/ | |||
13 Aug 2021 | Season 2, Episode 16: Thomas Williams of Stray from the Path & Trade Wind | 01:22:34 | |
Join us as we head to Franklin, TN to talk with the insanely talented, self taught guitarist of the bands Stray from the Path and Trade Wind, Thomas Williams, about how the pandemic affected not only his performance career, but his other businesses being a co-founder of Other People Records and a band manager with Tandem Management Company. As far apart as the genres of heavy metal and opera are, the way that the pandemic has decimated the music industry is experienced and felt by all of us. Fortunately, our love of creating and making music no matter what is universal among all artists. https://strayfromthepath.bandcamp.com/ https://tradewind.bandcamp.com/album/the-day-we-got-what-we-deserved https://otherpeoplerecords.com/
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11 Aug 2023 | Season 4, Episode 2 - Erin Morley | 01:15:11 | |
Join us as we talk with the amazing soprano, Erin Morley, about her latest triumph at the Metropolitan Opera, finding balance, her career path, and skydiving during the pandemic. https://www.screamingdivas.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TwoScreamingDivas https://www.instagram.com/screamingdivas https://twitter.com/2ScreamingDivas https://www.threads.net/@screamingdivas https://www.tiktok.com/@screamingdivassk https://sondraradvanovsky.com/
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03 Jul 2020 | Episode 18: Lawrence Brownlee | 01:10:21 | |
Join us as we head to Florida to talk with the amazingly talented tenor, Lawrence Brownlee, about life off the road at home, new projects and the hope of operatic jobs to come. https://www.lawrencebrownlee.com/ | |||
24 Apr 2020 | Episode 2: Alexander Neef, Part 1 | 00:18:22 | |
Join us as we chat with Alexander Neef about the future of our business in opera. Neef is the General Director of the Canadian Opera Company, Paris Opera, and the Artistic Director of the Santa Fe Opera. https://www.operadeparis.fr/en https://www.santafeopera.org/ | |||
07 Aug 2020 | Episode 27: William Friedkin | 01:15:12 | |
Join us as we head back to Los Angeles, California to talk with Academy and Golden Globe award winning film director, William Friedkin, about life, opera, film and faith. | |||
13 Nov 2020 | Episode 44: Isabel Leonard | 01:19:47 | |
Join us as we head to Manhattan, NY to talk with the stunningly talented Isabel Leonard about life, singing, motherhood, and a couple of Grammy's. https://isabelleonard.com/ | |||
02 Apr 2021 | Episode 60: Perryn Leech - General Director of the Canadian Opera Company | 01:13:49 | |
Join us as we head to Houston, Texas to chat with the new General Director of the Canadian Opera Company, Perryn Leech, about his career path, his extraordinary past year, endless Zoom meetings (while walking), having MORE and EQUAL voices at the table as well as his badass kids. www.screamingdivas.com | |||
12 Jun 2020 | Episode 12: Rufus Wainwright and Jorn Weisbrodt | 01:06:22 | |
Join us as we head to Los Angeles to chat with the incredibly talented Rufus Wainwright and his beloved husband, Jorn Weisbrodt, about life, music making and cleaning toilets under quarantine. https://rufuswainwright.com/ | |||
04 Sep 2020 | Episode 35: Donald Runnicles | 01:13:19 | |
Join us as we head to Jackson Hole, Wyoming to chat with Maestro Donald Runnicles, the General Music Director of the Deutsche Oper Berlin, Music Director of the Grand Teton Music Festival and the Principal Guest Conductor of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, about working within the confines of Covid in Germany and the summer months with the moose of Wyoming. https://www.donaldrunnicles.org/ | |||
06 Aug 2021 | Season 2, Episode 15: Patricia Racette & Beth Clayton | 01:25:56 | |
Join us as we head to Santa Fe, NM to talk with two incredibly talented people, Patricia Racette and Beth Clayton, about career paths, the future of opera, being a singing actress, mental health and the silver lining during the pandemic of being home with chainsaws.
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04 Feb 2022 | Season 3, Episode 5: Alexander Neef -General Director of Paris Opera | 00:58:08 | |
Join us as we head to Paris, France to talk with the General Director of the Paris Opera, Alexander Neef, who was our very first guest (but at a different opera house), about making career changes DURING the pandemic, what measures were taken to keep his opera house open during the height of the pandemic, streaming platforms and cultivating new, young talent for the future. https://www.operadeparis.fr/en/lopera-de-paris/alexander-neef
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25 Aug 2023 | Season 4, Episode 3 - Quinn Kelsey | 01:28:46 | |
Join us as we talk with the gorgeous voiced Verdi Baritone Quinn Kelsey about fatherhood, his career, tattoos, and just fun shenanigans! To donate to the Maui Relief see links below: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/helpmauifamilies https://www.kaainamomona.org/maui
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15 Oct 2021 | Season 2, Episode 20: Christina Scheppelmann, General Director of Seattle Opera | 01:07:06 | |
Join us as we head to Seattle, Washington, to talk with the General Director of Seattle Opera, Christina Scheppelmann, about her incredible career, how Seattle Opera was able to produce content during covid, and the path forward in the music business.
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29 Jun 2020 | Episode 17: Rubin Singer | 01:05:38 | |
Join us as we head back to NYC to talk with the fashion designer who makes all women feel empowered and amazing, Rubin Singer. https://www.rubinsinger.com/ | |||
01 Jun 2020 | Episode 11: Lisette Oropesa | 01:02:43 | |
Join us as we go to Santa Fe, NM to chat with the amazing soprano, Lisette Oropesa, about new projects, life and our way forward in the arts during this unprecedented time. To find out more information about Lisette's Masterclasses, here is the link. http://bit.ly/lomasterclass https://lisetteoropesa.com | |||
18 Feb 2022 | Season 3, Episode 7: Michael Chioldi | 00:57:21 | |
Join us as we head to NYC to talk with the generous, big hearted, and immensely talented American Baritone, Michael Chioldi, about his breakout performance of Rigoletto at the Metropolitan Opera, his 30 year career and what he has learned along the way. https://www.michaelchioldi.com/
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19 Mar 2021 | Episode 58: Sophie Joyce - Director of Casting at the Opéra national de Paris | 01:05:35 | |
Join us as we head to Paris, France to talk with Sophie Joyce, Director of Casting at the Opéra national de Paris, about moving to a new country and starting a new job DURING a pandemic, the challenges facing young singers today as well as what it takes to cast an opera.
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27 Nov 2020 | Episode 46: Golda Schultz | 01:28:51 | |
Join us as we talk with the amazingly talented and beautifully hearted soprano, Golda Schultz, about our mutual love of singing, the path it can take you on, using our voices as women to change the narrative, and the importance of kindness. https://goldaschultz.com/ | |||
07 May 2021 | Season 2, Episode 4: Jordana Levine - Holistic Nutritionist | 01:02:38 | |
Join us as we head to Toronto, CA to talk with Holistic Nutritionist, Jordana Levine of Jo Levine Nutrition, about how to nourish from the inside and reboot our health after the stress and anxiety filled year we all have just lived through. https://jolevinenutrition.com/ https://www.facebook.com/jolevinenutrition https://www.instagram.com/jolevinenutrition/ www.screamingdivas.com | |||
06 Nov 2020 | Episode 43: John Holiday | 00:51:15 | |
Join us as we go to Wisconsin to talk with superstar, John Holiday, about not only his operatic career as a countertenor, but his journey of being a contestant on NBC's The Voice. https://www.johnholiday.com/ | |||
29 Jan 2021 | Episode 53: Karen Slack | 01:22:27 | |
Join us as we head to Philadelphia, PA to talk with the gorgeous voiced and multi-talented soprano, Karen Slack, about the new doors that have opened and have been walked through during this time away from the stage due to the pandemic. If you haven't checked out her own talk show, KiKi Konversations, please click the youtube link below to find all her latest video chats! https://www.sopranokarenslack.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsvqp0op_kIchNPGM95HJJg www.screamingdivas.com for video version | |||
16 May 2020 | Episode 7: Susan Graham, Part 2 | 00:41:40 | |
Join us as we go to California and chat with Susan Graham, Mezzo Soprano extraordinaire, to have multiple cocktails, girl talk, laughs and all the feels we are going through with the loss of jobs and being stuck at home. http://susangraham.com/ | |||
20 Jul 2020 | Episode 23: Janet Zuccarini | 00:45:04 | |
Join us as we go to LA to talk with CEO, power house entrepreneur and Top Chef Canada Judge, Janet Zuccarini, about all things food, opening up and all female power. http://gusto54.com/ https://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/Top-Chef-Canada/ | |||
08 Oct 2021 | Season 2, Episode 19: Craig Colclough | 01:18:59 | |
Join us as we head to Chicago, IL, to talk with the gorgeous voiced American Bass Baritone, Craig Colclough, about his glorious last minute debut with Chicago Lyric Opera as Macbeth, his career path, how the pandemic affected his life , singing in masks, and finding our way forward. http://www.craigcolclough.com/
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23 Oct 2020 | Episode 41: Peter Gelb | 01:21:42 | |
Join us as we head to Manhattan, NY to talk with the General Director of the Metropolitan Opera, Peter Gelb, about the future of this beloved opera house, the struggle of keeping it alive, and our collective way forward. https://www.metopera.org/ | |||
21 Jan 2022 | Season 3, Episode 3: Rachel Willis-Sørensen | 01:05:32 | |
Join us as we head to Paris, France to talk with the super fun, down to earth, gorgeously talented soprano, Rachel Willis-Sørensen about her career, the gift of speaking up for oneself, and her advice for the generations to come. https://rachelwillissorensen.com/ https://www.instagram.com/rachelwillissorensen/?hl=en www.screamingdivas.com | |||
21 Aug 2020 | Episode: 31 Aaron Low with The Voice Clinic | 01:18:31 | |
03 Dec 2021 | Season 2, Episode 24: Javier Camarena | 01:01:31 | |
Join as we go backstage in Bergamo, Italy to talk with the Superstar tenor and King of the High C's, Javier Camarena, about singing during the pandemic, what it feels like when a BIS happens, and how all singers are more than just what is in our throats. | |||
17 Dec 2021 | Season 2, Episode 26: Gregory Kunde | 00:55:28 | |
Join us as we head to Piacenza, Italy to talk with the American operatic tenor extraordinaire, Gregory Kunde, about his 42 year career, the choices he made, and about how it's our job to give back to the generations behind us.
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23 Apr 2021 | Season 2, Episode 2: Tamara Wilson | 01:20:32 | |
Join us as we head to Houston, Texas to talk with the gorgeously talented soprano, Tamara Wilson, about reaching super stardom, how she has stayed sane during the pandemic, and how she is able to sing whatever she wants to healthily. | |||
30 Jul 2021 | Season 2, Episode 14: Kate Lindsey | 01:18:35 | |
Join us as we head to Hastings, UK to talk with the extraordinary mezzo-soprano, Kate Lindsey, about her new album Tiranno, life and work during the pandemic, and learning how to not sweat the small stuff. https://www.screamingdivas.com/
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22 Jan 2021 | Episode 52: Michele Cober | 01:06:13 | |
Join us as we head to Washington, D.C. to talk with the wonderfully talented and driven Soprano/Lawyer, Michele Cober, about new beginnings, turning fear into fuel, and finding a path forward for every one of us. https://www.instagram.com/madame_gutterfly/ www.ScreamingDivas.com | |||
23 Jul 2021 | Season 2, Episode 13: Nicola Luisotti | 00:59:09 | |
Join us as we head to Madrid, Spain to talk with the Principal Guest Conductor of Madrid’s Teatro Real, Nicola Luisotti, about opera with a live audience, the search for the next new operas, and being a singer's conductor. https://www.nicolaluisotti.com/ https://www.screamingdivas.com/
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22 Oct 2021 | Season 2, Episode 21: Ailyn Pérez | 01:15:06 | |
Join us as we head to Florence, Italy to talk with the gorgeously talented and huge hearted soprano, Ailyn Pérez, about her departure into new and exciting repertoire, her journey through the pandemic, social media, and always finding the sunshine. https://ailynperez.com/
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03 Aug 2020 | Episode 26: Canadian Opera Company Ensemble | 01:16:01 | |
Join us as we go to Canada to talk with the members of the Canadian Opera Company Ensemble and their Composer in Residence about moving forward with their lives and careers during this unprecedented time in history. https://learn.coc.ca/about-the-coc/cocacademy/ensemble-studio https://twitter.com/CanadianOpera/status/1058146535693803521 | |||
12 Nov 2021 | Season 2, Episode 22: Latonia Moore | 01:02:02 | |
Join us as we head to New York City to talk with the gorgeous voiced, Grammy award winner, operatic soprano, Latonia Moore, about her career journey, her family, and her life changing experience with the Metropolitan Opera's season opener, “Fire Shut Up In My Bones".
https://www.latoniamooresoprano.com/
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08 Sep 2023 | Season 4, Episode 4 - Joyce El-Khoury | 00:55:21 | |
Join us as we talk with the gorgeously talented soprano, Joyce El-Khoury, about her career path, the roles that fit her voice the best, her new upcoming projects that are near and dear to her heart, and awesome advice she has for young singers just starting out. https://www.screamingdivas.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TwoScreamingDivas https://www.instagram.com/screamingdivas/ https://twitter.com/2ScreamingDivas https://www.threads.net/@screamingdivas https://www.tiktok.com/@screamingdivassk https://sondraradvanovsky.com/
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30 Oct 2020 | Episode 42: Joan Matabosch | 00:54:57 | |
Join us as we go to Madrid, Spain to chat with Artistic Director of Teatro Real, Joan Matabosch, about how he kept their opera house open during a pandemic, the importance of the arts and Spanish food! | |||
27 Jul 2020 | Episode 24: Russell Thomas | 01:23:52 | |
Join us as we go to Atlanta, GA to talk with the most honey toned tenor you have ever heard in your life, Russell Thomas, about teaching, time at home, change and body condoms. https://www.russellthomastenor.com/ https://www.laopera.org/discover/laoathome/living-room-recitals/russell-thomas-recital/ https://www.laopera.org/discover/laoathome/lift-every-voice/ | |||
07 Jan 2022 | Season 3, Episode 1: Nadine Sierra | 01:14:40 | |
Join us as we head to NYC to talk with the supremely talented operatic soprano, Nadine Sierra, about how the pandemic gave her a new vision for her life, her concert tours and friendship with Andrea Bocelli, and her hope for the future. https://www.instagram.com/nadine.sierra/?hl=en
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11 Feb 2022 | Season 3, Episode 6: Kathryn Lewek | 01:09:29 | |
Join us as we head to Connecticut, to talk with the reigning Queen of the Night, the gorgeously talented, Kathryn Lewek, about all those record breaking Queens, her career path for the future, and how she balances it all with her focus on what's most important.
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26 Jun 2020 | Episode 16: Matthew Shilvock - General Director of San Francisco Opera | 00:55:17 | |
Join us as we head to San Francisco to chat with Matthew Shilvock, General Director of San Francisco Opera, about opera, its future and new found time spent with family. https://sfopera.com/ | |||
18 Jun 2021 | Season 2, Episode 9 Hera Hyesang Park | 00:58:26 | |
Join us as we head to the UK to talk with the incredibly talented soprano, Hera Park, about how her career began, the journey and lessons she learned along the way, and the message she shares with the world that all of us are enough just as we are. https://screamingdivas.com/ | |||
19 Nov 2021 | Season 2, Episode 23: Will Liverman | 00:59:03 | |
Join us as we head to Chicago, IL to talk with the next great American Lyric Baritone, Will Liverman, about his superstar making role in FIRE SHUT UP IN MY BONES, which opened the Metropolitan Opera season, his new opera which he composed, THE FACTOTUM, and the release of his new cd, DREAMS OF A NEW DAY. To Purchase his new cd: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-New-Day-Songs-Composers/dp/B08R3M8Z98 To watch the creating of THE FACTOTUM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_uOiKH6s4U www.screamingdivas.com | |||
27 Aug 2021 | Season 2, Episode 17: Ben Heppner | 01:28:51 | |
Join us as we head to Canada to talk with an operatic legend, Ben Heppner about life at home during the pandemic, the best advice he received during his incredible career, the choice he made to retire from it all, and the motorcycle rides that bring clarity and serenity. https://www.cbc.ca/mediacentre/bio/ben-heppner
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25 Jun 2021 | Season 2, Episode 10: Michael Fabiano | 01:07:10 | |
Join us as we head to Paris, France to talk with the extraordinary tenor, Michael Fabiano, about how he coped this last year during the pandemic, his entrepreneurial endeavors, and his hope for the future of the arts. https://michaelfabianotenor.com/ https://www.yourresonance.com/ https://www.screamingdivas.com/
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11 Dec 2020 | Episode 48: Jamie Barton | 01:08:45 | |
Join us as we head to Atlanta, GA, to talk with the wonderfully funny and extremely talented mezzo-soprano, Jamie Barton, about finding balance in all things, love and laughter in the midst of a pandemic, and the motto “sometimes ya gotta do what ya gotta do”. ;) https://www.jamiebartonmezzo.com/ | |||
31 Jul 2020 | Episode 25: David McVicar | 01:31:19 | |
Join us as we go to Glasgow, Scotland to talk with the amazingly gifted opera director and friend, David McVicar, about life under quarantine, our new reality in the opera business and the gift of time at home. | |||
17 Apr 2020 | WELCOME TO Episode 1, Part 1 of the SCREAMINGDIVAS with Sondra Radvanovsky and Keri Alkema | 00:09:47 | |
Part 1 - Come join us as we "SCREAM" and chat about our lives and operatic careers with friends and colleagues during this unprecedented time of Covid 19. Grab a cocktail, some snacks, a pair of stretchy pants and let's laugh and cry together. Much love and hugs, Sondra & Keri | |||
16 Oct 2020 | Episode 40: Joseph Calleja | 01:00:28 | |
Join us as we go to Malta to talk with the incredibly talented and wonderfully funny tenor, Joseph Calleja, about life, performing in the new norms, cooking, wine and and all of it with humor and hope. https://josephcalleja.com/ | |||
04 Jun 2021 | Season 2, Episode 7: Matthew Polenzani | 00:57:29 | |
Join us as we head to Pelham, NY to chat with the extraordinary tenor, Matthew Polenzani, about singing through the pandemic, why Mozart is so important for any singer and why being a father is so special to him and the MOST important piece of his life.
https://matthewpolenzani.com/ | |||
14 Jan 2022 | Season 3, Episode 2: Stephanie Blythe | 01:23:44 | |
Join us as we head to Upstate New York to talk with legendary mezzo-soprano, Stephanie Blythe, about gender-bending operatic roles, her career path thus far as well as some amazing advice for up-and-coming young singers….don’t miss this one! http://www.stephanieblythemezzo.com/ https://twitter.com/BlytheMezzo?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
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21 May 2021 | Season 2, Episode 6: Matthew Epstein | 01:21:14 | |
Join us as we head to NYC to talk with the guru of Impresarios, Matthew Epstein, about the future of the arts, the importance of LIVE music, and his love and passion for the business and people of Opera.
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10 Jul 2020 | Episode 20: Francesca Zambello | 00:47:31 | |
Join us as we go to Cooperstown, NY to talk with our friend, Francesca Zambello, the General & Artistic Director of Glimmerglass Opera, Artistic Director of Washington National Opera and Opera Director. https://www.kennedy-center.org/wno/home http://www.francescazambello.com/ | |||
28 Jul 2023 | Season 4, Episode 1 - Michael Spyres | 01:25:01 | |
Join us as we talk to the incredibly talented Bari-Tenor Michael Spyres about his career path with its twists and turns, his journey into opera administration, how he finds his balance, and his infectious love of this art form. https://www.michaelspyres.com/
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02 May 2020 | Episode 4: Speranza Scappucci | 00:37:44 | |
Join us as we head to Vienna to chat with our beloved conductor and friend Speranza Scappucci. With her first name that translates to HOPE in English, grab an aperol spritz and join us as we talk about hope for our communities and for the future of opera. https://www.speranzascappucci.com/index.html | |||
16 Apr 2021 | Season 2 Episode 1: Happy One Year Anniversary | 01:37:11 | |
Happy Anniversary and Thank You So Much for watching all of our shenanigans this past year! Love Sondra & Keri | |||
15 Jan 2021 | Episode 51: Marilyn Horne | 01:07:40 | |
Join us for this very special chat with Operatic Royalty, Marilyn Horne. | |||
08 May 2020 | Episode 5: Piotr Beczala | 00:43:22 | |
Join us as we catch up with our dear friend and colleague Piotr Beczala. From spotty internet, to polish sausages, to red wine....and just a whole lot of laughs and shenanigans! Come along with us to Poland where we find Piotr and his beautiful bride quarantined during Covid 19. http://piotrbeczala.com/ | |||
15 May 2020 | Episode 7: Susan Graham, Part 1 | 00:34:51 | |
Join us as we go to California and chat with Susan Graham, Mezzo Soprano extraordinaire, to have multiple cocktails, girl talk, laughs and all the feels we are going through with the loss of jobs and being stuck at home. | |||
10 Aug 2020 | Episode 28: San Francisco Opera Adler Fellowship Program | 01:13:22 | |
Join us as we go to San Francisco, CA to talk with Young Artists of the San Francisco Opera Adler Fellowship Program about their training program on a new virtual platform, the hope of a better looking more diverse future in our business, and how they are coping with not being able to be on the operatic stage. https://sfopera.com/about-us/opera-center/adler-fellowship-program/adler-fellows/ | |||
18 Sep 2020 | Episode 36: Stephen Edwards | 00:52:30 | |
Join us as we head to Los Angeles, California as we talk to film composer and producer, Stephen Edwards, about all things music and his new documentary Syndrome K. http://stephen-edwards.com/ | |||
29 May 2020 | Episode 10: Sondra Radvanovsky and Keri Alkema | 00:59:42 | |
2 ScreamingDivas, forever friends, having a chat about the opera business, life and nonsense while day drinking. Join us for some real talk and many laughs along the way. Thanks so much for tuning in and for all the love you have sent in the comments on all of our social media platforms! | |||
26 Feb 2021 | Episode 56: David Walker - Palm Beach Opera | 01:11:06 | |
Join us as we head to Palm Beach, Florida, to talk with David Walker, General Director of Palm Beach Opera, about how he and his team envisioned a way to produce live opera performances safely with an audience during a pandemic. All of us who love live theater, whether performing or watching, are forever grateful for his vision and his passion for finding a way to make this a reality. https://pbopera.org | |||
19 Jun 2020 | Episode 14: Breanna Sinclaire | 01:03:01 | |
Join us as we go to San Francisco to talk with the incredibly talented soprano Breanna Sinclairé about opera, humanity and finally changing the narrative. https://www.davidperry.com › clients Breanna Sinclairé – David Perry & Associates https://twitter.com/DavidPerrySF https://twitter.com/breasinclaire | |||
20 Nov 2020 | Episode 45: Angel Blue | 01:08:11 | |
Join us as we head to New Jersey to talk with the gifted and beautiful, inside and out, soprano, Angel Blue, about the ups and down of being an opera singer, the time at home during covid, and how she finds her true happiness and joy. http://angeljoyblue.com/ | |||
01 May 2020 | Episode 3: Rosa Feola and Sergio Vitale | 00:33:13 | |
Italy has has been one of the hardest hit countries with Covid 19. Join us as we catch up with Rosa and Sergio to see how life is together under quarantine in Italia. https://www.askonasholt.com/artists/rosa-feola/ http://www.stagedoor.it/en/Artist/Sergio%20Vitale/Baritone/W/Biography/ | |||
22 May 2020 | Episode 8: Anthony Freud, General Director of Chicago Lyric Opera | 01:08:11 | |
Join us as we get to know Anthony Freud, General Director, President and CEO of Lyric Opera of Chicago, over cocktails. https://www.lyricopera.org/ | |||
19 Feb 2021 | Episode 55: Keri-Lynn Wilson | 01:02:27 | |
Join us as we head to New York City to talk with the wonderfully talented conductor, Keri-Lynn Wilson, about her Paris debut that Covid took away, her career in the pit, and how she finds inspiration and joy during the insanity of the pandemic. https://www.keri-lynnwilson.com
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06 Jul 2020 | Episode 19: Ten Two Six Music Group with David Wise and Laura Cooksey | 01:07:40 | |
Join us as we go to Nashville, TN to chat with 2 incredibly talented musicians who combined their talents and strengths to form the company Ten Two Six Music Group. https://www.tentwosixmusicgroup.com/ https://www.davidwisemusic.com/ http://lauracookseymusic.com/media/ | |||
26 Mar 2021 | Episode 59: Christian Van Horn | 01:17:58 | |
Join us as we head to Paris, France to chat with the super talented Bass Baritone, Christian Van Horn, about jumping into a new production of Faust at the last minute, singing every performance like it is your last, fame, CVH Podcast, spending time at home during the pandemic and storytelling on stage. All this with a side of vodka martini's!! www.christianvanhorn.com | |||
02 Oct 2020 | Episode 38: Scott Davies | 00:47:12 | |
Join us as we head to London to talk with the amazing Scott Davies about his 2500+ performances of Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera, his operatic career, stage craft and tons of laughs. https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Scott-Davies/ | |||
14 Aug 2020 | Episode 29: Olivia Ward | 01:13:19 | |
Join us as we go to Atlanta, GA to talk with the multi-talented Olivia Ward about her journey from being a professional Opera Singer to the Winner of Biggest Loser Season 11 then on to a Master Instructor with Soul Cycle and her new chapter of motivational speaking. http://myfitspiration.com/ | |||
16 Jul 2021 | Season 2 Episode 12: Jessica Pratt | 00:57:22 | |
Join us as we head to Australia to talk with the gorgeously talented soprano, Jessica Pratt, about how her career started, her journey, studies, and life in Italy, and how she has weathered this last year of the pandemic with olive oil making, animals, and love. http://en.jessicapratt.com/ | |||
25 Dec 2020 | Episode 50!! Christmas Special | 00:36:58 | |
For our 50th episode, join us as we head down memory lane to celebrate the laughter we found in the last 10 months of insanity, to thank our guests who said yes to our shenanigans and our viewers for watching every single week. Wherever you find yourself this holiday season-whatever creative ways you're celebrating with those you love, we divas are wishing you hope, health, laughter, and love. | |||
15 Jun 2020 | Episode 13: Norman Lebrecht | 01:15:18 | |
Join us as we go to the United Kingdom to drink and chat with Norman Lebrecht about the new normal, or "Indigo Period", in our industry and in our world. https://slippedisc.com/ | |||
19 Apr 2020 | Episode 1: Part 2 of the SCREAMING DIVAS with Sondra Radvanovsky & Keri Alkema | 00:17:42 | |
Come join us for more "SCREAMS" with SCREAMING DEALS of the week and some not so rapid fire questions. HAHA! Sorry not sorry;) Stick with us till the end to see our BIG reveal of our first guest. Much love and hugs Sondra & Keri | |||
11 Jun 2021 | Season 2, Episode 8: Lise Davidsen | 01:02:19 | |
Join us as we head to Norway to speak to the "one in a million voice", soprano Lise Davidsen, about building a career, her stellar rise to fame and how she stays grounded. https://www.screamingdivas.com
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28 Aug 2020 | Episode 33: Dr. Kimberle Moon | 01:11:48 | |
Join us as we head to Florida to talk with voice teacher guru, Dr. Kimberle Moon, about vocal health, menopause, and the best way to keep singing no matter what. | |||
12 Mar 2021 | Episode 57: Andrew Ousley - Unison Media | 01:15:17 | |
Join us as we head to Brooklyn, NY to talk with Social Media/Publicity/Branding guru, Andrew Ousley of Unison Media, as he gives us pearls of wisdom about how you create YOUR story/brand on social media....plus a TON of laughs! This video is a DO NOT MISS for all artists!
www.screamingdivas.com | |||
25 Sep 2020 | Episode 37: Carlos Alvarez | 00:57:26 | |
Join us as we go to Vienna, Austria, to talk with the brilliantly talented Carlos Álvarez about performing in the new normal, overcoming obstacles, and his 31 year career as an operatic baritone. https://lyricart.es/carlos-alvarez-baritone/ | |||
14 May 2021 | Season 2, Episode 5: Anthony Tommasini - NYT Chief Classical Music Critic | 01:12:00 | |
Join us as we head to NYC to talk with the Chief Classical Music Critic of the New York Times, Anthony Tommasini, about his 20 year career with the Times, the joy of making music, but more importantly, how the pandemic has made us appreciate even more the experience of listening to live music. https://www.nytimes.com/by/anthony-tommasini
www.screamingdivas.com | |||
10 Dec 2021 | Season 2, Episode 25: Denyce Graves | 01:19:14 | |
Join us as we head to Washington, D.C. to talk with operatic royalty, mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves, about how her whole career and life has led her to the doorstep and purpose of her Foundation. Walking in the footsteps of Mary Caldwell Dawson, the Denyce Graves Foundation will bring lasting change to not only Pittsburgh, but to communities all across the United States as well as the World. www.thedenycegravesfoundation.org
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24 Aug 2020 | Episode 32: Houston Grand Opera Studio Artists | 00:51:14 | |
Join us as we go to Houston, TX to talk with the Houston Grand Opera Studio Artists about the new future of training under covid restrictions, the hope for change, and the laughs along the way. https://www.houstongrandopera.org/hgo-studio/studio-artists-and-faculty/ | |||
09 Oct 2020 | Episode 39: Christine Goerke | 01:16:26 | |
Join us as we head to New Jersey to talk with the wonderfully talented and hilarious soprano, Christine Goerke about the new normal, singing for joy, dream roles yet to come, and finding the humor in it all. https://www.christinegoerke.com/ | |||
17 Jul 2020 | Episode 22: Bryn Terfel | 01:15:54 | |
Join us as we go to Wales to drink Penderyn and chat with our friend, Bryn Terfel, about all things opera, cancelled jobs and being knighted by the Queen of England. https://www.deutschegrammophon.com/en/composers/brynterfel |