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21 Episodes of this Podcast:
Backstage at Lyric #63 -- Ernani: Baritone Boaz Daniel
Published: 2009-10-27 12:00:00Israeli baritone Boaz Daniel is returning to Lyric as Don Carlo in Ernani. Here he speaks with Lyric Opera broadcast host George Preston about this intriguing character, who sings some of the most magnificent music Giuseppe Verdi ever composed for the baritone voice.
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Backstage at Lyric #62 -- Ernani: Tenor Salvatore Licitra
Published: 2009-10-27 11:00:00Italian tenor Salvatore Licitra is returning to Lyric to star in the title role of Ernani. Listen to his conversation with Lyric Opera dramaturg Roger Pines, in which Licitra speaks about singing his role's challenging music and reveals what makes Ernani important and memorable as a key "transition work" in Verdi's career.
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Backstage at Lyric #61 -- Faust Discovery Series: Soprano Ana María Martínez, Piotr Beczala and Sir Andrew Davis
Published: 2009-10-14 11:00:00Sir Andrew Davis joins Ana María Martínez (Margueite) and Piotr Beczala (Faust) in an exploration of the most popular of all operatic versions of the famous Faust legend. In this session, these three remarkable artists exchange ideas about the characters and music of Gounod's Faust as well as the opera's importance within the French repertoire. Roger Pines moderates.
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Backstage at Lyric #60 -- Faust: Soprano Ana María Martínez
Published: 2009-10-08 11:00:00The ravishing Puerto Rican-born soprano returns to Lyric, starring as Marguerite in Gounod's glorious Faust. "Sparkling and spirited...she's the linchpin of the performance," raved the Chicago Tribune. In this conversation with dramaturg Roger Pines, Martínez provides behind-the-scenes details on stage director Frank Corsaro's production and offers fascinating commentary about how she interprets Marguerite.
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Backstage at Lyric #59 -- Faust: Tenor Piotr Beczala
Published: 2009-10-02 11:00:00The sensational Polish tenor Piotr Beczala makes his eagerly anticipated Lyric debut in the title role of Gounod's Faust. He talks in detail about the very human qualities of his character and other aspects of Lyric's production, including the fight choreography. Beczala also discusses growing up in southern Poland and what he plans to do during his stay in Chicago.
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Backstage at Lyric #58 -- Tosca: Bass-Baritone Dale Travis
Published: 2009-10-01 11:00:00The celebrated American bass-baritone Dale Travis returns to Lyric for two roles this season, as the Sacristan in Puccini's Tosca and as Baron Zeta in Lehar's The Merry Widow. In this conversation, Travis talks about the influence of television on his approach to performing; how he interprets the role of the Sacristan and Baron Zeta; his long association with the Lyric Opera "family;"and what he loves most about the city of Chicago. Producer Mark Travis is your host.
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Backstage at Lyric #57 -- Tosca Discovery Series: Deborah Voigt and Garnett Bruce
Published: 2009-09-25 11:00:00Internationally celebrated soprano Deborah Voigt returns to Lyric to star in the title role of Puccini's Tosca. She's joined by the production's stage director, Garnett Bruce, in this panel discussion. They bring tremendous insight, as well as humor, to a conversation about all aspects of Tosca. Lyric dramaturg Roger Pines moderates.
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Backstage at Lyric #56 -- Tosca: Bass-baritones Sam Handley, Craig Irvin and Paul Corona
Published: 2009-09-10 11:00:00Three gifted bass-baritones from the Ryan Opera Center join Lyric dramaturg Roger Pines in a wide-ranging conversation. They discuss their roles in the upcoming 2009/10 season, provide insights into the bass-baritone voice type, and share onstage bloopers, backstage mischief, and more!
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Backstage at Lyric #55 -- Behind-the-scenes with Chorus Master Donald Nally
Published: 2009-08-04 11:00:00Donald Nally takes you behind-the-scenes for a fascinating look at the upcoming 2009/10 season from the chorus master's perspective. In this interview, Donald explains the many daunting challenges the chorus will face in a wide range of exciting and demanding repertoire. Roger Pines hosts.
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Backstage at Lyric #54 -- Behind-the-scenes with Peter Schwob
Published: 2009-07-22 11:00:00Technical Director Peter Schwob has the complex job of coordinating everything you see on stage at Lyric Opera, from costumes and scenery to wigs and makeup, to special effects and lighting. In this illuminating conversation, hear him describe his job and what he anticipates being the most challenging aspects of the productions in the upcoming 2009/10 season.
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