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Backstage at Lyric #84
The Marriage of Figaro: Joyce DiDonato
March 11, 2010
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American mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato is Backstage at Lyric! In this episode, the renowned singer discusses her role as Cherubino in Lyric's current production of The Marriage of Figaro, the challenges of singing Mozart's music, and performing at London's Covent Garden in a wheelchair! WFMT's George Preston hosts.
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Backstage at Lyric #83
The Marriage of Figaro Discovery Series: Danielle de Niese and Kyle Ketelsen
March 5, 2010
It’s one of the great works of Western culture, and Lyric’s cast is second to none. Do not miss this Discovery Series session with the delightfully engaging Danielle de Niese (Susanna) and Kyle Ketelsen (Figaro).
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Backstage at Lyric #82
THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO: HERBERT KELLNER
March 3, 2010
The American stage director, who has a long association with Lyric, is remounting Sir Peter Hall’s production of The Marriage of Figaro with a new cast. Here he discusses the special qualities of this work, the most important relationships that must be presented onstage, the Beaumarchais play on which the opera was based, and the strengths of the Hall production.
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Backstage at Lyric #81
The Marriage of Figaro: Danielle de Niese
March 3, 2010
The vivacious Australian-born lyric soprano, who created a sensation in her Lyric debut two seasons ago as Handel’s Cleopatra, is making her eagerly awaited return to the company as Susanna in The Marriage of Figaro. Here she discusses the qualities she most admires in Susanna, as well as her stage partnership in this opera with Kyle Ketelsen, her feelings regarding Figaro as a whole, and how her performances of pre-1800 repertoire has enhanced her artistry.
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Backstage at Lyric #80
The Marriage of Figaro: MARIUSZ KWIECIEN
March 3, 2010
The renowned Polish baritone, who triumphed at Lyric two seasons ago as Tchaikovsky’s Onegin, is back with the company in 2009-10 in his internationally celebrated portrayal of the Count in The Marriage of Figaro. In this podcast he explores the Count’s complex character and also discusses his aria, the most challenging for a baritone in the Mozart repertoire.
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Backstage at Lyric #79
The Marriage of Figaro: KYLE KETELSEN
March 3, 2010
The American bass-baritone, recognized worldwide as one of the most outstanding exponents of Mozart’s Figaro, is singing this signature role at Lyric this season. In an interview he discusses the character of Figaro, the qualities that make a Mozart ensemble, and his own collaboration onstage with his Susanna (Danielle de Niese).
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Backstage at Lyric #78
The Damnation of Faust Discovery Series: Susan Graham, Paul Groves, Sir Andrew Davis and Stephen Langridge
February 19, 2010
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Sir Andrew Davis calls it “an opera of the mind.” It is that and much more in this new production, which comes alive with projections and technical wizardry that Berlioz could only dream of. Join the singers, conductor, and director for a stimulating discussion of Berlioz and his most adventuresome work.
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Backstage at Lyric #77
The Damnation of Faust: Donald Nally
February 15, 2010
Lyric Opera's Chorus Master Donald Nally is Backstage at Lyric! In this podcast, Maestro Nally discusses Berlioz's The Damnation of Faust and the extraordinarly challenging music performed in that work by the chorus. While recapping highlights of the current season, Maestro Nally also shares what he's looking forward to at Lyric in 2010-11. Hosted by Roger Pines.
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Backstage at Lyric #76
The Damnation of Faust: John Relyea
February 15, 2010
John Relyea recaps his career and speaks with host Roger Pines about Lyric Opera's new production of The Damnation of Faust. In this interview, he discusses the music of Berlioz, his preparation for the role of Méphistophéles, and a love for Russian music that was fulfilled when he performed at the Mariinsky Theatre in Saint Petersburg.
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Backstage at Lyric #75
2010/11 Season Preview with Music Director Sir Andrew Davis
February 4, 2010
Sir Andrew Davis, Lyric's renowned music director, introduces listeners to the 2010-11 season, including wonderful highlights from all eight operas.
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