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High Notes and Anecdotes

Adam Miller

Meandering conversations about opera, careers in the arts and life as an artist.

arts performing arts

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35:15

High Notes & Christmas Cheer

High Notes and Anecdotes ·

2025/12/10

Episode 36 - Hey friends! Welcome to our festive season wrap! Helena and Adam get silly, swap stories from a wild year of opera and podcasting and dish on highlights, humiliations and big life moments (think moving house, role debuts and embarrassing gym tales).Grab your seasonal drink of choice and join us for a warm, laugh-out-loud look back at the year. Merry Christmas and we'll see you on the other side!

71:51

High Notes and Melissa Wegner

High Notes and Anecdotes ·

2025/12/03

Episode 35 - Hi friends! We had the most inspiring chat with Melissa Wegner, Executive Director with the Metropolitan Opera's Lindemann Young Artist Development Program and the Laffont Competition. She walks us through international outreach, how the Met picks and develops singers and why mentorship, mental health and practical skills all matter, just as much as talent.If you’re an aspiring singer, you’ll love her clear audition checklist (voice, musicianship, interpretation and career potential),

35:53

High Notes & TikTok Triumphs

High Notes and Anecdotes ·

2025/11/26

Episode 34 - Hey friends! Come hang with Helena and Adam as they catch up for a meandering chat: from hilarious Aussie lingo (like the Poddy) to TikTok triumphs and the importance of great repetiteurs.We get the tea on viral videos, strange fan mail, masterclasses with young performers and even nude stage stories. Tune in and laugh along.

71:25

High Notes & David Hobson

High Notes and Anecdotes ·

2025/11/19

Episode 33 - Hi friends! Jump on in to this thoughtful, laugh-out-loud conversation with David Hobson as he shares tales of writing a rock opera version of Macbeth, swinging metres above a stage without a net and the time a hubcap doubled as a bonnet. It’s full of backstage madness, career pivots and genuine advice for young singers.Expect candid stories about touring, teaching, authenticity in performance and why great artists keep learning. Don't miss this one!

54:12

High Notes and the German Fest Life

High Notes and Anecdotes ·

2025/11/11

Episode 32 - If you’re into behind-the-scenes opera gossip, this episode is for you. We hang out with Gerard Quinn and Chloe Morgan as they unpack life in Germany’s Fest system: the crazy rehearsal hours, costume nightmares, language mishaps and that infamous director who had everyone talking.Expect high notes, wild backstage moments and honest talk about surviving and thriving in the Fest life.

38:23

High Notes and the Herald Sun Aria - 2025

High Notes and Anecdotes ·

2025/10/27

Episode 31 - Watch out! We jumped in the car, braved the rain and took you straight into the Melbourne Recital Centre for the Herald Sun Aria final. Expect backstage vibes, on-road banter and honest takes on six incredible young singers. There’s talk about conductor magic, judging pressure and how repertoire and orchestra placement can change everything. Grab some road trip snacks and join us!

69:41

High Notes & Dr Simon Lobelson

High Notes and Anecdotes ·

2025/10/21

Episode 30 - Welcome back, friends! Catch up with Simon Lobelson, baritone, conductor, teacher and "angry fiddler" as he chats to Helena and Adam about Mozart obsessions, contemporary opera surprises and the honest lessons he gives to young singers.Tune in for warm laughs, practical teaching gems and delightfully weird stories from the stage (think Kafka insects, squeaks, burps and farts). It’s a cozy chat with a great mate. Don't miss this one.

64:05

High Notes and Helen Hogh

High Notes and Anecdotes ·

2025/10/14

Ep 29 - Helena and Adam are back for a mischievous chat with Helen Hogh: artist manager, custard tart courier and the kind of honest, fiercely-caring person every singer hopes for. You’ll hear about the messy, human side of helping manage careers, like turning down gigs, holding artists’ hands after performances and why a good manager is basically your backstage superhero.It’s funny, candid and full of fascinating insights. Tiaras and Tanqueray even make cameos.

51:41

High Notes and Homecoming

High Notes and Anecdotes ·

2025/10/08

Episode 28 - Today it's just Helena and Adam and it's like you're just hanging out with us while we talk about upcoming gigs, oratorio and Helena's new teaching studio. We trade Aussie food hot takes (dim sims, mushy peas and pie floaters) and reminisce about touring pranks and backstage hijinks. Come for the opera gossip, stay for the laughs and don't miss Bastien's cameo at the end...

66:32

High Notes & the Wagnerians

High Notes and Anecdotes ·

2025/10/01

Episode 27 - Hey friends! Join Helena and Adam as they hang out with Wagnerian superstars, Christine Goerke and Brian Mulligan. The conversation wanders from crocodile-headed costumes and cupcake mishaps to mozzarella-in-the-dressing-room survival hacks.They get real about finding the right repertoire, the terrifying-but-beautiful leap into Wagner and the backstage camaraderie that keeps you going through four-hour marathons. Funny, warm and full of oddly specific opera life hacks, you’ll laugh,

70:17

High Notes & Benjamin Northey

High Notes and Anecdotes ·

2025/09/23

Episode 26 - Hi friends! Don't miss Helena and Adam's fascinating chat with the brilliant conductor, Ben Northey. He tells stories from his jam-packed life on podiums around the world, including that now-famous mallet catch, how opera is its own glorious chaos and why great conducting is really about connecting people, not just waving arms.We chat about mentoring, bringing Indigenous voices to the orchestral stage, managing an insane schedule and little rehearsal tricks that actually work. It’s

63:06

High Notes & Melanie Hillman

High Notes and Anecdotes ·

2025/09/16

Episode 25 - Hey friends! We're back for Season 2! Join Helena and Adam as they kick off the new season with the fabulous actor, director and producer, Melanie Hillman. They chat about Mel's new Sondheim revue, Colour and Light, and the joys of reworking classics. It’s full of rehearsal gossip, pandemic-era logistics and important takes on casting and representation. It's witty and nerdy in the best way - perfect for anyone who loves theatre, Sondheim or a good backstage story.

56:10

High Notes & and the Three Tenors Season 1 Finale

High Notes and Anecdotes ·

2025/07/09

Episode 24 - Hey there, friends! Grab a comfy spot because it's the Season 1 Finale and we've got a whirlwind of opera shenanigans waiting for you. Get ready for a rollercoaster ride of laughs and a lot of high notes, literally!This time, we’ve pitted tenor against tenor in a game show format! It's the brilliant Henry Choo, the hilarious Mark Cunningham and the amazing Christopher Turner in a head-to-head operatic showdown. We've got custom buzzers, impromptu jams and some cheeky confessions. From

52:30

High Notes and Adrian Tamburini

High Notes and Anecdotes ·

2025/07/02

Episode 23 - Hey there! This episode is an absolute delight as we sit down with the brilliant Adrian Tamburini. From his journey across opera stages to starring as Hades in 'Hadestown' in Australia, Adrian opens up about his diverse career and love for music. You'll hear about his unique voice journey, shaping roles and how he connects with audiences.Adrian shares the challenges of an eight-show week, his magical moments on stage and he wades in on the great pizza cutlery debate. As a gifted

29:41

High Notes & Helena's Big Move

High Notes and Anecdotes ·

2025/06/25

Episode 22 - Hi friends! Wow, do we have an episode for you! With just 2 more episode to go in season 1, Adam and Helena chat about her epic 22-year adventure in the UK, filled with thrilling opera performances, quirky accommodation tales and a citizenship ceremony!In this special installment, Helena shares her announcement about moving back to Australia and what it means for her career and personal life. We reminisce about our days at the Royal Academy of Music, share laughs over Helena's move

59:29

High Notes & Sharon Kempton

High Notes and Anecdotes ·

2025/06/18

Episode 21 - Hey there, friends! Dive into this episode where we chat with the fascinating and inspiring Sharon Kempton, a renowned Australian opera singer and performance coach now based in Germany. We discuss Sharon's incredible journey from Australia to the vibrant opera scene in Germany and Sharon shares her unique approach to mindset coaching as she helps performers and other professionals overcome barriers to reach new heights in their careers. Her stories are not only motivational but offer

52:47

High Notes & Theresa Borg

High Notes and Anecdotes ·

2025/06/11

Episode 20 - Hey there, friends! We're thrilled to have you join us in this fun and thought-provoking episode. We've got a special guest, Theresa Borg, who's a powerhouse in Australia's performing arts scene. Theresa wears many hats as a director, writer, artistic director and performer, and she’s here to share some fascinating insights with us.This episode is loaded with laughter and some seriously interesting discussions about opera, theatre and Theresa’s journey. We even dabble in the absurdity

58:33

High Notes and Samantha U'Ren

High Notes and Anecdotes ·

2025/06/04

Episode 19 - Hey there, friends! Ready for a fascinating episode about vocal health? Join us as we chat with the multi-talented Samantha U'Ren, a speech pathologist with an opera singing background. Samantha shares her unique insights into vocal health, diving deep into her journey from singing to speech pathology and the important lessons learned along the way.Discover why your voice can lead you to incredible opportunities or unexpected situations, like Helena’s high-note escape from a tricky

01:06:43

High Notes & Jamie Barton

High Notes and Anecdotes ·

2025/05/28

Episode 18 - Hi friends! You're in for a real laugh in this episode, featuring the incredible mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton. Helena, Adam and Jamie dive into some seriously delightful mischief, including rubber ducks, questionable drawing skills, and garlic noodles. It's a cocktail of high notes, high jinks and heartwarming stories that will leave you smiling.Whether you're an opera aficionado or just someone who loves a good laugh, this episode has it all. From memories at the Met to designing the

31:59

High Notes and The Show Must Go On

High Notes and Anecdotes ·

2025/05/21

Episode 17 - Hey there! Join Helena, our mischievous operatic soprano, and Adam, our former opera singer turned producer, as they dive into the world of live performance where the show must always go on. In this episode, they tackle the art of staying in the moment amidst life's chaos and share candid stories about the unpredictable nature of live music, from giggle-inducing audience interactions to tales of personal resilience. Whether you're in the industry or just adore the vibrant world of

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