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What's Up With Opera?

Written by: Pacific Opera Victoria
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  • Summary

  • 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.
    © 2022 Pacific Opera Victoria
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Episodes
  • Season 2 Episode 2 | Joshua Hopkins

    Season 2 Episode 2 | Joshua Hopkins
    Jun 14 2024
    Content warning: This episode discusses gender based violence and the murder of a family member. We join baritone Joshua Hopkins as he guides us through his project, Songs for Murdered Sisters, a collaboration with Jake Heggie and Margaret Atwood. Songs For Murdered Sisters not only allowed Joshua to heal from the shock and numbness of such a tragedy, but also allowed him to transform his grief into a peaceful and hopeful experience.
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    54 mins
  • Season 2 Episode 1 | Samuel Chan

    Season 2 Episode 1 | Samuel Chan
    Jun 7 2024
    Samuel Chan, a baritone singer, originally from Calgary, Alberta, shares his musical journey, the challenges posed by his race and culture, his experiences in Germany—one of the most operatic places on earth—and how these diverse cultural perspectives influenced his travels, casting, and performances. He also discusses ways to break down these racial barriers.
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    43 mins
  • What’s Up With Opera? Season 2 | 30 Second Trailer

    What’s Up With Opera? Season 2 | 30 Second Trailer
    Jun 4 2024
    In Season Two, we dive deep into opera's next wave of bold artists and cutting-edge productions, exploring what it takes to make it in opera.
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    1 min
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