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The OperaWire Podcast
Published by OperaWire
- Arts
- Performing Arts
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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- Highlights from the 2025-26 Season from The OperaWire Podcast
David and Francisco Salazar speak about the highlights of the 2025-26 season and what their favorite performances were.
- Parenting in Opera with Dr. Rachel Copeland & Scott Skiba from The OperaWire Podcast
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.
- Vocal Health, Fatherhood & Bel Canto with Jack Swanson from The OperaWire Podcast
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.
- Interview with Johnathan McCullough About National Youth Opera Academy from The OperaWire Podcast
Johnathan McCullough joins David and Francisco Salazar on the OperaWire Podcast to speak about the acclaimed National Youth Opera Academy and his balancing his career as a singer, director and program director.
- The Metropolitan Opera Crisis, the Opera Gala & Teatro La Fenice's Conductor Drama from The OperaWire Podcast
On this episode of the OperaWire Podcast, David and Francisco speak about the Metropolitan Opera's financial crisis, the opera gala, and the Saudi deal. They also speak about the Teatro La Fenice's conductor crisis.
- Conversation with "Viva Verdi" Team Christine La Monte and Yvonne Russo from The OperaWire Podcast
David and Francisco Salazar speak to filmmakers Christine La Monte and Yvonne Russo, the team behind the Oscar nominated film "Viva Verdi!"
- Opera at the Oscars, Timothée Chalamet & Tristan und Isolde from The OperaWire Podcast
David and Francisco Salazar summarize the Oscars and how opera became a central part of the evening and give their final thoughts on Timothée Chalamet's controversial comments. They also talk about Tristan und Isolde at the Met.
- Timothée Chalamet & His Opera Comments from The OperaWire Podcast
David and Francisco Salazar discuss Timothée Chalamet's comments on opera and the response to it. They also response to how opera and film have been intertwined for many years. Additionally, they discuss the Oscars and the fact that "Viva Verdi!'s" song will not be performed.
- How to Win a Grammy from The OperaWire Podcast
Francisco Salazar and Afton Markay speak with Primo Artists' Katy Salomon about the best strategies for winning the Grammy and the best practices for a successful campaign.
- Alan Pierson from The OperaWire Podcast
On this episode of the OperaWire Podcast, Alan Pierson joins the Salazars to talk about the Grammys, Lady Gaga, how he fell in love with contemporary music and opera and the importance of recordings.
- The Metropolitan Opera's Financial Crisis & Tristan und Isolde from The OperaWire Podcast
On this episode, David and Francisco Salazar discuss the Metropolitan Opera's financial crisis. Plus we discuss the Oscar nominated song from "Viva Verdi!," "Heated Rivalry's" connection to opera and our experiences with "Tristan und Isolde"
- Brian Jagde from The OperaWire Podcast
Brian Jagde joins the Salazars for an in depth conversation on the industry, singing Verdi's Otello and his upcoming role debut as Lohengrin.
- Sharing the Best of 2025 from The OperaWire Podcast
David and Francisco are joined by OperaWire writers Afton Markay and Jennifer Pyron to look at their operatic highlights of 2025.
- Sting at the Metropolitan Opera, Kennedy Center & Denyce Graves's Farewell from The OperaWire Podcast
On this episode, we discuss the Metropolitan Opera's announcement of "The Last Ship" by Sting, Denyce Graves' farewell performance, and the continuing drama at the Kennedy Center. We also discuss our favorite recordings of Andrea Chenier.
- A Controversial Music Director & A Saudi Deal from The OperaWire Podcast
David and Francisco Salazar discuss the new season and the controversies surrounding the music director at the Teatro La Fenice and the Met Opera's new Saudi Deal.
- A Tale of two Sopranos at the Royal Opera House, Met Opera's New Initiatives & Opening Nights Around the World from The OperaWire Podcast
David and Francisco Salazar discuss the Royal Opera House's New "Tosca" and the controversy around it as well as the Met Opera's New Initiatives. There is also a discussion about upcoming opening nights and the opera the month is "Der Rosenkavalier."
- Controversia alla Italiana, Detroit Opera Cuts Production & Tosca from The OperaWire Podcast
David and Francisco Salazar discuss several controversies from Verona, Caserta, and Detroit. They also discuss their history with "Tosca."
- Highlights from the 2024-25 Season from The OperaWire Podcast
David and Francisco Salazar share their highlights of the 2024-25 season.