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OperaWire founders David and Francisco Salazar Talk about the opera industry and all the latest news from around the world. They also feature guests with interesting stories and delve deeper into new operatic trends. We are the highs and lows of the opera world. The podcast is produced by Daniel Gomez and La Cuarta Productions
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On the our new episode, Katie Spencer speaks with David and Francisco about her new company Greenroom and how opera companies can better their fundraising, marketing and retention of audiences.
Francesca Zambello speaks to David and Francisco about the Washington National Opera's new season and its new era after leaving the Kennedy Center. New Season: Madama Butterfly (Puccini) – DAR Constitution Hall Nixon in China (John Adams) – DAR Constitution Hall We the People (Special Concert) – DAR Constitution Hall Odyssey (Family-friendly opera inspired by Percy Jackson by Ben Moore and Kelley Rourke) O'Keeffe: Kiss the Sky (World premiere ballet-opera with music by Christopher Tin) – Harman Hall at Shakespeare Theatre Company American Opera Initiative (WOLF | LAMBS) (Composer JL Marlor and librettist Clare Bierman) – Harman Hall at Shakespeare Theatre Company Idomeneo: A Trojan Tale (Puccini) - Harman Hall at Shakespeare Theatre Company La traviata (Verdi) - Music Center at Strathmore
Following his open letter, Andrew Potter speaks with David and Francisco about his decision to leave staged opera and the impact it has made on the industry. He also speaks about AI and why he believes it can be a useful tool. Read the full letter: https://operawire.com/editorial-why-im-retiring-from-staged-opera-at-43/
David Lomelí Speaks with David and Francisco about managing the Dallas Opera, the future opera and how can the opera industry use AI.
Denyce Graves Joins David and Francisco Salazar to discuss The Denyce Grave Foundation and its roots. She also delves into her experience as a director and what it meant to retire from the stage.
David and Francisco Salazar speak about the highlights of the 2025-26 season and what their favorite performances were.
What is it like to raise a child in the opera industry while traveling around the world? Dr. Rachel Copeland & Scott Skiba join Francisco Salazar and Afton Markay for a discussion about the ins and outs of having a family while directing and singing opera.
David and Francisco Salazar speak to tenor Jack Swanson about his new venture Vocalise and vocal health. Swanson also reminisces about "Il Barbiere di Siviglia" and his recent millstone. He also delves into Fatherhood and raising a child as an Opera Singer.
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OperaWire founders David and Francisco Salazar Talk about the opera industry and all the latest news from around the world. They also feature guests with interesting stories and delve deeper into new operatic trends. We are the highs and lows of the opera world. The podcast is produced by Daniel Gomez and La Cuarta Productions
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