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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 w

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

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

This week Ash + Avi had tea/coffee with Dresden Semperoper Ensemble member Michal Doron. They talked moving to a new city the importance of honest conversation and more... You don't want to miss this episode.  Primephone: http://bit.ly/2MonthsForFree code *AAOPERA* Michal's links: 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

This week Ash + Avi had the pleasure of talking to director Julia Burbach. From small scale fringe to fully staged productions on the main opera houses around the world Julia has so much knowledge about the industry and her passion is contagious! You definitely want to listen to this one!    Primephone: http://bit.ly/2MonthsForFree code *AAOPERA* Julia's links:  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

This week Ash + Avi got talking with Soprano Samantha Crawford all about motherhood and the opera industry.  Primephone: http://bit.ly/2MonthsForFree code *AAOPERA* 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

This week Ash + Avi sat down with Director Louisa Muller. This conversation is full of amazing insight and Louisa has so many amazing tools and is so open to share.  Primephone: http://bit.ly/2MonthsForFree code *AAOPERA* Louisa's Links:  www.louisamuller.com , Instagram, Facebook .  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

This week Ash + Avi gotten chatting with Baritone Simon Wallfisch. He has so much insight this is surely an episode no one wants to miss.  Primephone: http://bit.ly/2MonthsForFree code *AAOPERA* www.simonwallfisch.com 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

This week Ash + Avi got together with CEO of British Youth Opera Nicola Candlish. They chat BYO and Opera UK and so much more!  Primephone: http://bit.ly/2MonthsForFree code *AAOPERA* 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

This week Ash + Avi sat down with Director Olivia Fuchs, they talked fringe, Olivia's experience with directing.  Primephone: http://bit.ly/2MonthsForFree code *AAOPERA* Olivia's links:  Website: https://olivia-fuchs.com/index.htm 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

This week Ash + Avi sat down with the lovely Keith Shapiro. Keith's part of the industry is one we don't usually think about but so important and so wonderful to get some insight on what other ways you can be involved in opera! Primephone: http://bit.ly/2MonthsForFree code *AAOPERA* Keith Shapiro: Instagram :  Hell's Color Kitchen : 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

This week Ash + Avi chatted over tea and toast with the incredible Nicky Spence. Nicky is a world renowned tenor with a remarkable stage and recorded career. You won't want to miss this episode!    Primephone: http://bit.ly/2MonthsForFree code *AAOPERA* Nicky Spence  www.nickyspence.com,  Twitter : Facebook : 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

This week Ash + Avi have the pleasure of chatting with Soprano Mary Bevan!  Listen in to hear all about Mary's path to becoming an internationally renowned Opera Singer, and about the newly founded Music at the Tower Festival which managed to create some wonderful music amongst a global pandemic!  Primephone: http://bit.ly/2MonthsForFree code *AAOPERA* Check out all the links below!  Mary's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marycbevan/?hl=en Mary's Twitter: https://twitter.com/marycbevan?lang=en Music at the Tower: https://www.facebook.com/Musicatthetower/ 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

This week Ash + Avi had the pleasure of speaking with Glynbourne Cup winner Baritone Edward Nelson. He is such a delight you won't want to miss this!  Primephone: http://bit.ly/2MonthsForFree code *AAOPERA* 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

And they are back with season 4! And to kick things off Ash+ Avi sat down with Sarah Bowen MBE the deputy head of the costume department at ENO. She had an incredible project during lockdown that she share with them too. Enjoy!  Primephone: http://bit.ly/2MonthsForFree code *AAOPERA*  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

This week Ash+Avi sat down with Baritone Roderick Williams!  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

This week Ash + Avi got talking to set and costume designer Gary McCann. They each left the conversation wanting to play dress up. Gary's links:  www.garymccann.com Instagram  Stay in touch :  www.aaoperapod.com www.patreon.com/aaopera @AAOperaPod aaoperapod@gmail.com Instagram: Facebook: Twitter: --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aa-opera/support

This week Ash + Avi got sat down for a cuppa with British Composer Iain Bell. This episode is packed with smiles and inspiration so definitely give it a listen. Iain has written some of the most innovative operas over the last decade including; The Harlots Progress, Stonewall, In Parenthesis, and Jack the Ripper: the Women of Whitechapel. If you haven't heard them yet you will surely love to listen now!  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

This week Ash + Avi got talking with Photographer Fran Marshall. There are loads of laughs in this episode but also so many amazing business tips for singers and creatives!  IG: @fmarshallphoto @marshalllightstudios http://francesmarshall.ie https://marshalllightstudio.com 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

This week Ash + Avi got chatty with their drama teacher David Antrobus! We really took it back to the roots of what it means to act for singers and looking as the basics of acting. We had so much fun and sure you will too!  Support us: www.patreon.com/AAOPERA www.aaoperapod.com Stay in touch : @AAOperaPod aaoperapod@gmail.com Instagram:​ http://bit.ly/2YuK7UE Facebook: http://bit.ly/2LQGSVC Twitter: http://bit.ly/2ks38sW --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aa-opera/support