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The OperaWire Podcast

OperaWire founders David and Francisco Salazar Talk about the opera industry and all the latest news from around the world. They also feature guests with interesting stories and delve deeper into new operatic trends. We are the highs and lows of the opera world. The podcast is produced by Daniel Gomez and La Cuarta Productions

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40:55

A New Era for the Washington National Opera with...

The OperaWire Podcast ·

2026/10/09

Francesca Zambello speaks to David and Francisco about the Washington National Opera's new season and its new era after leaving the Kennedy Center. New Season: Madama Butterfly (Puccini) – DAR Constitution Hall Nixon in China (John Adams) – DAR Constitution Hall We the People (Special Concert) – DAR Constitution Hall Odyssey (Family-friendly opera inspired by Percy Jackson by Ben Moore and Kelley Rourke) O'Keeffe: Kiss the Sky (World premiere ballet-opera with music by Christopher Tin)

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61:00

Retiring from Staged Opera & AI with Andrew Potter

The OperaWire Podcast ·

2026/09/25

Following his open letter, Andrew Potter speaks with David and Francisc about his decision to leave staged opera and the impact it has made on the industry. He also speaks about AI and why he believes it can be a useful tool. Read the full letter: https://operawire.com/editorial-why-im-retiring-from-staged-opera-at-43/

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57:25

The Future Opera, AI & Managing an Opera Company with...

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2026/09/11

David Lomelí Speaks with David and Franciscoabout managing the Dallas Opera, the future opera and how can the opera industry use AI.

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46:03

Denyce Graves on Developing the New Generation,...

The OperaWire Podcast ·

2026/08/24

Denyce Graves Joins David and Francisco Salazar to discuss The Denyce Grave Foundation and its roots. She also delves into her experience as a director and what it meant to retire from the stage.

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35:48

Highlights from the 2025-26 Season

The OperaWire Podcast ·

2026/07/31

David and Francisco Salazar speak about the highlights of the 2025-26 season and what their favorite performances were.

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45:43

Parenting in Opera with Dr. Rachel Copeland & Scott...

The OperaWire Podcast ·

2026/07/10

What is it like to raise a child in the opera industry while traveling around the world? Dr. Rachel Copeland & Scott Skiba join Francisco Salazar and Afton Markay for a discussion about the ins and outs of having a family while directing and singing opera.

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42:17

Vocal Health, Fatherhood & Bel Canto with Jack Swanson

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2026/06/26

David and Francisco Salazar speak to tenor Jack Swanson about his new venture Vocalise and vocal health. Swanson also reminisces about "Il Barbiere di Siviglia" and his recent millstone. He also delves into Fatherhood and raising a child as an Opera Singer.

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41:35

Interview with Johnathan McCullough About National...

The OperaWire Podcast ·

2026/05/26

Johnathan McCullough joins David and Francisco Salazar on the OperaWire Podcast to speak about the acclaimed National Youth Opera Academy and his balancing his career as a singer, director and program director.

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37:44

The Metropolitan Opera Crisis, the Opera Gala &...

The OperaWire Podcast ·

2026/05/11

On this episode of the OperaWire Podcast, David and Francisco speak about the Metropolitan Opera's financial crisis, the opera gala, and the Saudi deal. They also speak about the Teatro La Fenice's conductor crisis.

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45:26

Conversation with "Viva Verdi" Team Christine La...

The OperaWire Podcast ·

2026/04/10

David and Francisco Salazar speak to filmmakers Christine La Monte and Yvonne Russo, the team behind the Oscar nominated film "Viva Verdi!"

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28:13

Opera at the Oscars, Timothée Chalamet & Tristan und...

The OperaWire Podcast ·

2026/03/20

David and Francisco Salazar summarize the Oscars and how opera became a central part of the evening and give their final thoughts on Timothée Chalamet's controversial comments. They also talk about Tristan und Isolde at the Met.

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26:31

Timothée Chalamet & His Opera Comments

The OperaWire Podcast ·

2026/03/06

David and Francisco Salazar discuss Timothée Chalamet's comments on opera and the response to it. They also response to how opera and film have been intertwined for many years. Additionally, they discuss the Oscars and the fact that "Viva Verdi!'s" song will not be performed.

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49:21

How to Win a Grammy

The OperaWire Podcast ·

2026/03/06

Francisco Salazar and Afton Markay speak with Primo Artists' Katy Salomon about the best strategies for winning the Grammy and the best practices for a successful campaign.

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49:34

Alan Pierson

The OperaWire Podcast ·

2026/02/20

On this episode of the OperaWire Podcast, Alan Pierson joins the Salazars to talk about the Grammys, Lady Gaga, how he fell in love with contemporary music and opera and the importance of recordings.

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58:17

Operawire Podcast #8 - The Metropolitan Opera's...

The OperaWire Podcast ·

2026/02/06

On this episode, David and Francisco Salazar discuss the Metropolitan Opera's financial crisis. Plus we discuss the Oscar nominated song from "Viva Verdi!," "Heated Rivalry's" connection to opera and our experiences with "Tristan und Isolde"

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46:00

Operawire Podcast #7 - Interview with Brian Jagde

The OperaWire Podcast ·

2026/01/23

Brian Jagde joins the Salazars for an in depth conversation on the industry, singing Verdi's Otello and his upcoming role debut as Lohengrin.

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47:42

Operawire Podcast #6 - Sharing the Best of 2025

The OperaWire Podcast ·

2025/12/30

David and Francisco are joined by OperaWire writers Afton Markay and Jennifer Pyron to look at their operatic highlights of 2025.

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33:19

Operawire Podcast #5: Sting at the Metropolitan...

The OperaWire Podcast ·

2025/11/25

On this episode, we discuss the Metropolitan Opera's announcement of "The Last Ship" by Sting, Denyce Graves' farewell performance, and the continuing drama at the Kennedy Center. We also discuss our favorite recordings of Andrea Chenier.

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61:48

OperaWire Podcast #4 - A Controversial Music Director...

The OperaWire Podcast ·

2025/10/24

David and Francisco Salazar discuss the new season and the controversies surrounding the music director at the Teatro La Fenice and the Met Opera's new Saudi Deal.

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50:59

OperaWire Podcast #3 - A Tale of two Sopranos at the...

The OperaWire Podcast ·

2025/09/10

David and Francisco Salazar discuss the Royal Opera House's New "Tosca" and the controversy around it as well as the Met Opera's New Initiatives. There is also a discussion about upcoming opening nights and the opera the month is "Der Rosenkavalier."

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