This week Ash + Avi are signing off season 5 with a BANG! This weeks guest is non other than Grammy award winner Soprano Angel Blue! Angel has one of the most exciting contemporary careers with a schedule filled with performances on all the major stages in the world. She shares overcoming rejection, focusing on your craft and approaching everything with a positive smile and an open heart! You most definitely do not want to miss this episode! And follow Angel on her social media so you do not miss a thing she does! Angel's Links:  Website | Instagram Support us: www.patreon.com/aaopera Our links: Website | Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aa-opera/support --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aa-opera/support

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Ep. 74 - Angel Blue

Our composer of the month Harry Baker joins us for a full episode! Harry Baker is an award-winning improvising pianist and composer active in jazz, classical, and new-music settings. Harry shares his story, tips and tricks for aspiring composers. Not only that, we get insight into his performances on stage and radio, as well as collaborations with the National Youth Choirs of Great Britain and the award-winning Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason. Be sure to check out Harry’s debut EP, ‘The Floating Boy’ it's a suite for big band and voices, recorded live by Oxford University Jazz Orchestra and The Oxford Gargoyles. Enjoy! ______________ Harry's Links: Website | Instagram | 'The Floating Boy' EP Support us: www.patreon.com/aaopera Our links: Website | Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aa-opera/support --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aa-opera/support

Ep.73- Harry Baker

Hello and here we go! This episode is mostly just Ash  + Avi have the best time! In addition to the last segment from this weeks 'Composer of the Month' Harry Baker! But this episode is really quizzical! have a listen and we would love to hear your answers and what was the most surprising thing you learned about us? Harry's Links: Website | Instagram Support us: www.patreon.com/aaopera Our links: www.aaoperapod.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aa-opera/support

Ep. 72 - Stay Golden

Get ready to have a good time everybody! On this week's episode, we are joined by Mexican Tenor, Eleazar Rodríguez. An acclaimed international opera singer celebrated for his vibrancy, and he certainly brings smiles to us in this interview. You may also know him as a comedy extraordinaire riding the wave of Reels over on Instagram, we really have him to thank for bringing some much-needed humour through what has been a difficult year in the Opera industry. Listen in for insights into his career and invaluable advice for artists! Our composer of the month Harry Baker is also here to showcase his second piece ''Seven Swans A-Swimming" Check out all links below! Eleazar's Links: Website | Instagram Harry's Links: Website | Instagram Support us: www.patreon.com/aaopera Our links: www.aaoperapod.com Get in touch click here --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aa-opera/support --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aa-opera/support

Ep.71 - Eleazar Rodríguez

We are delighted to be joined by Mezzo-Soprano Claire Barnett-Jones! Claire has been a busy bee since we recorded this interview... Winning the Dame Joan Sutherland Audience Prize in Cardiff Singer of the World 2021 has been a particular highlight! What a treat to be joined by such a wonderful lady who is taking the Operatic world by storm! We chat about Claire's early steps in the industry, insights into the Harewood Artist Program at ENO, and we chat about performing in a pandemic! Also, hear about how you can join the Opera community over on Clubhouse! That's not all, composer of the month is BACK! Harry Baker will be with us throughout August, tune in and check out the links below to discover his music!  Claire's Links: Website: www.clairebarnettjones.com Insta: www.instagram.com/cbjmezzo/?hl=en Support us: www.patreon.com/aaopera Our links: www.aaoperapod.com Get in touch click here --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aa-opera/support --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aa-opera/support

Ep.70- Claire Barnett-Jones

This week Ash + Avi had a wonderful time chatting with Director Laura Attridge! Laura is a director and poet on a mission to empower singers and to define what opera can be in the 21st century! We talk audition tips and more about Laura's incredible workshops for singers. In addition to her amazing directorial work and incredible writing as well! You defintely want to check out this episode and follow Laura as well! Laura's Links:  Website , twitter ,Instagram  AA Opera Links:  Website , Instagram , Patreon --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aa-opera/support

Ep. 69 - Laura Attridge

This week we chat with composer Will Todd! His music is celebrated all over the world from Mass in Blue being one of the most famous choral pieces, to his arrangement of Amazing Grace being performed at President Obama's inauguration day- Yes, this guy is pretty special! Will's music is valued for being super exciting as he blends genres together! We chat specifically about his Opera compositions and collaborations but be sure to check out Will's full collection of Choral, Orchestral, and musical theatre works, there's so much to explore! Will's Links: Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1vsrQEpLq1U4jxBvZPThBI?si=uGwxBwhuQ420--KavJ9z7Q Twitter: https://twitter.com/Will_Todd_Music?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Website: https://willtodd.co.uk/ Support us: www.patreon.com/aaopera Our links: www.aaoperapod.com Get in touch click here --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aa-opera/support --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aa-opera/support

Ep.68 - Will Todd

We are delighted to bring you our interview with Soprano- Channa Malkin, this conversation has everything from the success of 'Handel goes Tinder' to life as an 'Opera Mum'! Also, find out more about Channa's latest album, 'This is not a lullaby'. We are once again joined by our Composer of the month Anna Appleby and this week's quiz will make you want to get glammed up and head out to an Opera party... but which one will it be? Channa's Links: NEW Album: https://open.spotify.com/album/7A5dIIVbhq1gHT49eicdi2?si=xZQQldaVQ7ylivwJdIlxoA&nd=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channamalkinsoprano/?hl=en Website: https://www.channamalkin.com/ Composer of the month: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snappleby_composer/?hl=en Website: https://www.annaappleby.com/ Support us: www.patreon.com/aaopera Our links: www.aaoperapod.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aa-opera/support --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aa-opera/support

Ep.66- Channa Malkin

This weeks incredible guest is the one and only Anna Appleby (and as she says a true AA Opera girl herself). Anna's music has been featured on the podcast all month long and we are so happy to finally share our full interview with her.   Anna is a contemporary composer, currently an artist in residence at Glydebourne. Anna has such an amazing creative catalogue and composing isn't her only MO. Make sure after you listen to the episode to go check out all her work. Including her new single Angel which can be found under the name Norrisette on Spotify! We also have a wonderful quiz for you again... this one is from BuzzFeed. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aa-opera/support

Ep. 67 - Anna Appleby

We are delighted to bring you our interview with Soprano- Channa Malkin, this conversation has everything from the success of 'Handel goes Tinder' to life as an 'Opera Mum'! Also, find out more about Channa's latest album, 'This is not a lullaby'.  We are once again joined by our Composer of the month Anna Appleby and this week's quiz will make you want to get glammed up and head out to an Opera party... but which one will it be?  Channa's Links: NEW Album: https://open.spotify.com/album/7A5dIIVbhq1gHT49eicdi2?si=xZQQldaVQ7ylivwJdIlxoA&nd=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channamalkinsoprano/?hl=en Website: https://www.channamalkin.com/ Composer of the month: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snappleby_composer/?hl=en Website: https://www.annaappleby.com/ Support us: www.patreon.com/aaopera Our links: www.aaoperapod.com Get in touch click here --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aa-opera/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aa-opera/support

This week we have an amazing guest for you (as always ) It's Nina Brazier. Staff director at Oper Frankfurt and founder of The Opera Pod! It was so lovely to chat with her and we are sure you will love to hear what she had to say. Plus we are back with another amazing composition from this months composer Anna Appleby. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aa-opera/support

Ep. 65 - Nina Brazier

Ash + Avi chat with tenor and writer Christopher Gillett.  If there's anyone who shares our love of Benjamin Britten, Chris is the guy! So much so, he's got a brand new book all about 'Knowing Britten'.Tune in for some top-notch Britten chat, industry insights, and hear about the wonderful work of  Wild Plum Arts!  We are also delighted to launch our brand new segment "Composer of the month". Our first shining star is Anna Appleby! This weeks quiz was "Is it an Opera or an Apple" if you'd like to play click here Chris's Links: NEW BOOK: Order 'Knowing Britten" Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenormezzo/?hl=en  Website: https://christophergillett.co.uk/ Wild Plum Arts: https://www.instagram.com/wildplumarts/?hl=en Composer of the month:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snappleby_composer/?hl=en Website: https://www.annaappleby.com/ Support us: www.patreon.com/aaopera Our links: www.aaoperapod.com Get in touch click here --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aa-opera/support --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aa-opera/support

Ep.64 - Christopher Gillett

This week Ash + Avi met up with Soprano Elizabeth Llewellyn. Elizabeth has just released her new album Heart and Hereafter a collection of song cycle by composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. Elizabeth shares with them all about how the album came to be plus a bit more!  This weeks quiz was "Harry Potter spell or musical term" if you'd like to play click here. Elizabeth's links:  https://elizabethllewellyn.com , Instagram  Heart and Hereafter on Spotify  Support us:  www.patreon.com/aaopera Our links:  www.aaoperapod.com, instagram  Get in touch click here --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aa-opera/support

Ep. 63 - Elizabeth Llewellyn

This week Ash + Avi catch up answer your questions and take an internet quiz (so you know the results are so accurate!)  Support us: www.patreon.com/AAOPERA  www.aaoperapod.com  Stay in touch :  @AAOperaPod  aaoperapod@gmail.com  IG: @aaoperapod Facebook:  Twitter: --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aa-opera/support

Ep. 62- Hello SEASON 5

This week Ash + Avi had a chat with world renowned Baritone Luca Pisaroni. Since making his debut at age 26 with the Vienna Philharmonic at the Salzburg Festival, Luca has continue to bring his wonderful voice and artistry to audiences across the globe. All while bringing his with Catherine and their two opera dogs (Lenny & Tristan) along.   Primephone: http://bit.ly/2MonthsForFree code *AAOPERA* Luca's link:  Website, Instagram Support us: www.patreon.com/AAOPERA www.aaoperapod.com Stay in touch :  @AAOperaPod aaoperapod@gmail.com IG: @aaoperapod Facebook:  Twitter: --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aa-opera/support

Ep. 61 - Luca Pisaroni

Welcome to A&A Opera! A new podcast all about the backstage confessions of becoming an opera singer! We, Ash & Avi, are both students at the Royal Academy of Music in London and would love to share all of our burins questions about the industry with you! So please follow along! The first episode will be out on Sep. 6, 2019! can't wait to have you! Follow us on: @AAOperaPod aaoperapod@gmail.com Instagram:​ http://bit.ly/2YuK7UE Facebook: http://bit.ly/2LQGSVC Twitter: http://bit.ly/2ks38sW

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