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This week Ash + Avi chat to British Soprano Nadine Benjamin. We hear about how Nadine's unconventional route into Opera has led to an exciting and successful career in the Music industry. In high demand as a Soprano with major Opera Companies, Nadine is well known for having played some of the most iconic leading ladies such as Musetta, Aida and Countess. Having established this reputation, Nadine looks forward to performing in new Opera's and more contemporary repertoire and recitals... tune in to find out where to catch this! When Nadine is not on the stage, she can be found on our TV screens, having performed at the BBC Proms and most recently in the Celebration of the Commonwealth Service earlier this week (link below!) Nadine's artistry is something to be admired and more than ever inspiration is guaranteed in this episode as Nadine is a fully qualified High Performance Coach - she shares with us her vision for Everybody Can! which provides a platform to encourage and support others in recognising and

This week Ash + Avi met up with Bass-Baritone and Director John Savournin. You can currently find John on the stages of Opera Holland Park, English National Opera, his own company Charles Court Opera and many more! If you like G&S you are also in for a treat! This weeks 'Know it All' is  brought to you by Ashleigh! Links for 'Drops':  https://bit.ly/3KAdAot * John's Links:  Website | Instagram Support us: www.patreon.com/aaopera Our links: Website | Instagram Hope you enjoy! xxx Love, Ash & Avi *Affiliate link  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aa-opera/support

Joining AA Opera this week is Irish Mezzo-Soprano Tara Erraught! Tara is celebrated as a Bel Canto QUEEN and is critically acclaimed for her performances on the Operatic and Concert Stages across the globe.

We are delighted to share our chat with Comedian, Lloyd Griffith. You may recognise Lloyd from your TV screens, making you laugh in his hilarious comic sketches, he can also be found cheering in a Football Stadium near you! ⁣ What brings Lloyd to AA Opera podcast I hear you say? Well, it turns out Lloyd is a choir boy... well he was - today he's still a legit singer (countertenor turned Baritone - yes tune in to hear him explain that one ). This episode promises a geek out on Britain's glorious cathedrals, Opera chat and a few laughs along the way! In addition Ash has a great 'Know It All' this week, let us know who most surprised you?  Lloyds Links:  Website | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube  (Make sure to watch #LetLloydSing)  Support us: www.patreon.com/aaopera Our links: Website | Instagram --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aa-opera/support

This week Ash + Avi met up with Soprano Verity Wingate. Verity has just returned to the UK after spending 2 years in the Dutch National Studio. She also talked about her experience at The Belvedere Singing Competition and she is full of knowledge and wisdom. And most recently she made her English National Opera debut in Philip Glass' Satyagrha. We hope you enjoy!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aa-opera/support

This week on AA Opera we chat with Tenor, Tom Elwin. Tom shares memories of his early years as a Choir boy followed by his journey to becoming an Opera Singer. As an active career in todays industry, Tom has lots to tell us about working in the UK, Germany, covering roles and an important and insightful chat about vocal health, singers take note! With Tom's upcoming performance as Rodolfo with English Touring Opera, Ashleigh shares some fun facts about La bohème in our new 'Know it All' Segment! We hope you enjoy.  Tom Elwin Links: Website | Instagram | Twitter Support us: www.patreon.com/aaopera Our links: Website | Instagram --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aa-opera/support

This week Ash + Avi had the honour to chat with Anthony Roth Costanzo. Anthony Roth Costanzo is the worlds leading countertenor. He has been on some kind of stage for most of his life and has performed with the likes of Pavarotti and... Michael Jackson! ARC is also now for his critically acclaimed performance of Philip Glass' Akhenaten, which he originated and will be return to this year. He's also a Grammy award nominee for he solo album ARC. Anthony is such an inspiration for his work on and off stage. We hope you enjoy getting to know Anthony and all the amazing things he brings to the world. Including his newest album, “Only an Octave Apart” with Mx Justin Vivian Bond. This months Composer of the Month is Joanna Ward. Her piece this week is called "Two Greenhouses", enjoy!  This week Avi brings you a short introduction to composer Phillip Glass in our new segment Knowing it All. We hope you enjoy, Love, Ash + Avi xxx Anthony Roth Costanzo Links:  Website | Instagram  Joanna Link

This week we are joined by up & coming American Conductor John Paul Jennings

Hello and we are back this week with the wonderful Baritone Ross Ramgobin. Ross is a staple figure in today's opera scene preforming on many of the worlds great stages. This episode we discussed learning music, mental health, the love of football and lots about opera of course! We also had a guest in the background serenading this recording. Let us know if you can figure out what they are singing. We are with another mini-lecture (please help with a name for this segment!) led by Avi. Hope you enjoy, Ash + Avi xxx Ross Links:  Website | Instagram  Support us: www.patreon.com/aaopera Our links: Website | Instagram --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aa-opera/support

Ash + Avi are BACK!  Season 6 is officially a go and they are here with a new episode... every week! To kick it off we have Opera Director Amy Lane! Tune in to hear about her fascinating career path from starting out as a professional singer, to finding a passion for Stage Management all before having a successful Directing career. Amy has such a wealth of knowledge and experience to share!

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

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

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

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://

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 podc

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

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/suppo

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

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

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