This Opera Life with Charles Reid
By Charles Reid
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Podcast Description
Charles Reid, tenor, has interesting conversations with performers about the real lives behind the characters appearing on the stage,in this weekly podcast. Please visit Charles' website at www.charles-reid.com. For comments, send Charles an email at: thisoperalife@hotmail.com
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TOL Ep058 Mario Klein | German bass, Mario Klein, is currently an ensemble member of the Staatstheater Kassel, and we met during our years at the Bayreuth Festival. To follow his career: http://www.klein-speyer.de/mario0.html | 5/9/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TOL Ep057 Camila Ribero-Souza | I met Brazillian soprano, Camila Ribero-Souza, on twitter last summer and sat down with her for an interview just before a performance of Wagner's Rienzi. To follow her career: http://www.camilariberosouza.com/htmls/index.htm | 5/1/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TOL Ep056 Jonathan Estabrooks | Young Canadian Baritone, Jonathan Estabrooks, is one to watch and a fellow podcaster about opera. To follow his career: http://www.facebook.com/estabrooksbaritone and for his video podcast, A Singers Life: http://www.youtube.com/user/jonathanestabrooks | 4/24/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TOL Ep055 Gary Kudo and Yanyu Guo | TOL Ep055 Gary Kudo and Yanyu Guo | 4/21/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TOL Ep054 Chris Murray PT TWO | Chris Murray, star tenor of the music theater scene in Germany, talks openly about the differences between opera and his world. If you missed Pt 1, go back to Ep053. To get cds or follow his career: http://chris-murray.de/ | 3/26/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TOL Ep053 Chris Murray PT ONE | Chris Murray is a star in the music theater scene of Germany, the son and brother of famous opera singers, and someone who will challenge your perceptions. To follow his career or download his cds: http://chris-murray.de/ | 3/26/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TOL Ep052 Joseph Trafton | Young American conductor, Joseph Trafton, is one of the principal conductors at the Nationaltheater Mannheim. We met there and got to know each other on the podcast! To learn more about his career: http://joetrafton.com/ | 3/25/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TOL Ep051 Amy van Roekel PT TWO | PART TWO of the conversation, with Amy van Roekel, gets into some of the unexpected turns that can occur in life and career. If you haven't heard episode 50, listen to it first. To follow Amy's career: http://www.amyvanroekel.com/ | 3/24/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TOL Ep050 PT ONE Amy van Roekel | I've been good friends with soprano, Amy van Roekel ever since our days together in university. Her career has had many successes, but also faced many challenges. In this two-part conversation, she shares openly. To learn more: http://amyvanroekel.com/ | 3/23/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TOL Ep049 Roman Hovenbitzer | Roman Hovenbitzer, German Opera Director, talks about his life, career, and our current new production of Carlisle Floyd's American opera, Susannah, in Hagen, Germany. To learn more about Roman and follow his career: http://www.roman-hovenbitzer.de/ | 3/16/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TOL EP048 Rainer Zaun | I first sang with German bass-baritone, Rainer Zaun, in San Francisco. But it didn't end there, we met again in Mannheim, Bayreuth, and are now in Hagen singing Carlisle Floyd's 'Susannah'. This episode was recorded last summer in Bayreuth. | 3/13/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TOL Ep047 Dame Felicity Palmer | I had the fortune of having lunch with Felicity Palmer in the MET cafeteria one day, and she graciously agreed to come on the show. Don't miss this opportunity to hear her look back over her long career. | 3/5/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TOL Ep046 Burkhard Fritz | Burkhard Fritz joined the Meistersinger production for its last year in Bayreuth, but this year he's back in the title role of Parsifal! To follow his career: http://www.burkhard-fritz.de/ | 2/28/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TOL Ep045 Caryn Hartglass | Caryn Hartglass is a scientist, soprano of opera and musical theater, and most recently an advocate for healthy living. Click here to learn about R.E.A.L.: http://responsibleeatingandliving.com/ - to learn about her career: http://www.carynhartglass.com/ | 2/21/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TOL Ep044 Brian Davis PART TWO | This is the second part of the interview with Brian Davis. In this episode, things get a little more personal. To keep tabs on Brian's career: http://home.earthlink.net/~bdopera/ | 2/17/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TOL Ep043 Brian Davis PART ONE | Brian Davis moved his American career to Germany several years ago. In part one, he shares many stories about his upbringing and education. You won't want to miss part two! To learn more: http://home.earthlink.net/~bdopera/index.html | 2/15/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TOL Ep042 Michaela Kaune | German soprano, Michaela Kaune, joins Charles for this episode and talks openly about challenges in the business. For more information: http://www.badix.ch/vocsopran/kaune/kaune.html | 2/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TOL Ep041 Phelim McDermott | Phelim McDermott, director of the MET's productions of Enchanted Island and Satyagraha, shares wonderful ideas in this conversation. Phelim is also known for directing The Addams Family and for the acting company he co-founded: http://www.improbable.co.uk | 1/19/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TOL Ep040 Charles Reid's Holiday Special | In this special holiday edition, I share some of my fond memories of Christmas and singing, and how the two intersect. It is my Christmas gift to you and hopefully the start of a tradition in which I compile the holiday memories of other artists. | 12/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TOL Ep039 Maximilian Schmitt | Former Regensburger boy soprano, Maximilian Schmitt, has been making his way for some time as a tenor in oratorio, lieder, and opera. Charles and Max sang together in Mannheim and now sit down to learn a bit more about each other on the podcast. | 12/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TOL Ep038 Markus Eiche PART TWO | I first met German baritone, Markus Eiche, in Mannheim Germany, then worked with him in Bayreuth, he moved on to Vienna, soon goes to Munich, and just started teaching in Zurich. To learn more: http://www.badix.ch/vocbari-b/eiche/eiche.html | 12/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TOL Ep037 Markus Eiche PART ONE | I first met German baritone, Markus Eiche, in Mannheim Germany, then worked with him in Bayreuth, he moved on to Vienna, soon goes to Munich, and just started teaching in Zurich. To learn more: http://www.badix.ch/vocbari-b/eiche/eiche.html | 12/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TOL Ep036 Jena Carpenter | Jena Carpenter came to Bayreuth on a student grant, but I first met her in Mannheim. This American soprano chose a different path from most for her masters studies. Hear about it here and follow her career at: http://jenacarpenter.net/ | 11/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TOL Ep035 Aaron Pegram | American tenor, Aaron Pegram, played golf with Tiger Woods, sang countless shows with Disney, and now sings opera at Dresden's Semperoper. To follow his career: http://ada-artists.com/artist-roster/aaron-pegram/ | 11/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TOL Ep034 Timothy Oliver | Timothy Oliver is a young American tenor who is quickly building a steady career in Germany. He's currently fest at the Semperoper in Dresden, and in 2009, we worked together in Bayreuth. To follow his career: http://timothyolivertenor.com/ | 11/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TOL Ep033 Andrew Zimmerman | Andrew Zimmerman, an American tenor, teacher, Alexander practitioner, and philosopher is getting back on the stage after quitting the performance business for a few years. I suspect you'll be hearing more and more in the coming years! | 11/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TOL Ep032 Caroline Whisnant | Great friends and long time colleagues, Caroline and Charles do a podcast episode in her new hometown, Wiesbaden. To follow her career: http://www.carolinewhisnant.com/ | 11/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TOL Ep031 Lothar Odinius | Charles finally has the pleasure of meeting Lothar Odinius, a tenor he had heard so much about, and they made time for this interview before a performance in Bayreuth. To follow his career: http://www.lotharodinius.com/ | 10/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TOL Ep030 Friedemann Roehlig | Friedemann and Charles met in Bayreuth and sat down for an interview during the 2nd act intermission. To follow his career: http://www.friedemann-roehlig.de/ | 10/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TOL Ep029 Edna Prochnik | Edna and Charles catch up during a return visit to Mannheim, where she is currently a member of the ensemble. To follow her career: http://guybarzilayartists.com/artist.asp?ID=23 | 10/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TOL Ep028 Diogenes Randes | The excellent, young bass, Diogenes Randes, comes on the show while singing in Bayreuth. He talks about his life, career, and a difficulty he is working through at this point in time. To follow his career: http://www.caecilia.ch/bio/rand.htm | 10/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TOL Ep027 Edward Randall PART TWO | This is the 2nd of a two-part interview, see Episode 26 for the first half. Here, Edward discusses life in former East Berlin, Love, and career. To follow his career: http://edwardrandall.com/start.htm | 9/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TOL Ep026 Edward Randall PART ONE | The first of a two-part podcast, Edward Randall shares wonderful stories about his life in this world of opera. He's recently added the job of Professor of Voice in Dresden: http://www.hfmdd.de/ - or for his career info: http://edwardrandall.com/start.htm | 9/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TOL Ep025 Ellen Rissinger (The Diction Police) | Ellen Rissinger is The Diction Police, and a fabulous pianist, performer, and person. To follow her career: http://www.thedictionpolice.com/ OR http://www.ellenrissinger.com/ | 9/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TOL Ep024 Johannes Klumpp | The young maestro, Johannes Klumpp, chats with Charles on their break between rehearsals. To follow his career: www.johannesklumpp.de | 9/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TOL Ep023 Robert Crowe | Robert Crowe and Charles have crossed paths many times in their career, surprising since he is a male soprano, one of only a few in the world. To follow his career, visit: http://robertcrowe.weebly.com/ | 9/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TOL Ep022 Adina Aaron | Charles has the pleasure of singing with Adina in Lisbon, Portugal. To follow her career: http://www.lewin-management.com/artists/12_Adina+Aaron | 8/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TOL Ep021 Sebastian Weigle | Maestro Sebastian Weigle and Charles have a fun chat while bringing their five years together in Bayreuth to a close. To follow his career, visit www.sebastianweigle.com | 8/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TOL Ep020 Camilla Nylund | http://www.camillanylund.com/ Charles and Camilla are thrilled to discover that they had not only met before, they had even performed together in close proximity! | 8/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TOL Ep019 Adrian Eroed | Adrian and Charles chat about life and career while working together in Bayreuth | 8/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TOL Ep018 Simon O'Neill | Simon O'Neill traces his path from New Zeland to New York and then to London. | 8/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TOL Ep017 Susan Maclean | Susan and Charles meet up in Bayreuth, Germany. | 7/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TOL Ep016 James Rutherford | Kicking off a series of Bayreuth Festival interviews, James talks about his life and making friends with Hans Sachs. | 7/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TOL Ep015 Boaz Daniel | While in Lisbon, Boaz and Charles have a great time talking on the podcast. | 7/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TOL Ep014 Manon Strauss Evrard | Before the last performance of Capriccio, Manon talks about her international experiences. | 7/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TOL Ep013 Michael Corvino | A few years after singing in Rigoletto together, Michael and Charles are together again...this time at the Metropolitan Opera. | 6/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TOL Ep012 Bernard Fitch | Just before retiring from a long career as a character tenor at the MET, Bernie Fitch sits down and offers a few more words of wisdom. | 6/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TOL Ep011 Pamela Armstrong | Pamela chats with Charles about her soap opera life! | 6/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TOL Ep010 Brian Bannatyne-Scott | Scottish bass, Brian Bannatyne-Scott, gets to know Charles on the 10th episode of This Opera Life. | 6/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TOL Ep009 Mathew Edwardsen | Mathew Edwardsen, tenor, talks with Charles about life, marriage, and career. | 5/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TOL Ep008 Jonathan Green | Jonathan Green talks about his life as a character tenor and photographer. | 5/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TOL Ep007 Eduardo Valdes | Full-time Principal Artist at the MET - Eduardo Valdes | 5/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TOL Ep006 Molly Fillmore | Molly Fillmore is this weeks guest on This Opera Life with Charles Reid | 5/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TOL Ep005 Jeffrey Wells | Jeffrey Wells tells many stories of his varied past. | 5/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TOL Ep004 Lori Phillips | Lori Phillips has a conversation with Charles Reid about her life and career. | 4/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TOL Ep003 Morten Frank Larsen | Danish baritone, Morten Frank Larsen, discusses life in Vienna and his debut performance with the MET. | 4/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TOL Ep002 Peter McGillivray | Canadian baritone, Peter McGillicray sits down with Charles Reid for a fun conversation. He talks about his new cd, a Canadian point of view, and much more. Please visit his website: www.petermcgillivray.com | 4/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 57 Episodes |
Customer Reviews
Brilliant!
Herein lies a glimpse into the world of the performing classical vocalist: the opera singer appearing on stage nightly, traveling around and about and sometimes around the world, real people who listen to gospel, country & western, R&B, jazz, soul, and pop while showing the world with each performance the best of the music of the past still being relevant to today's workaday lifestyle and current events. Through his easy-going manner combined with a great measure of wisdom, brevity, and common sense, Charles Reid in each episode of 'This Opera LIfe' opens for the Joe-on-the-Street a window into the lives of opera singers, gaining insights from his guests only a consummate interviewer, being an operatic singer himself, can while empathizing with and bringing out the best in those with whom he converses.
Combine all that with exquisite post-productiion editing and sound clean-up, and you have a podcast that, after but six weeks 'on-the-air', is beginning to be noticed on an international scale, as it so richly deserves to be. I look forward to it each and every week.
I have known Charles Reid since 1991, it being my first year (and his last) at Houston Baptist University. Twenty years ago, it was abundantly-clear to all us fellow school-mates Chuck was on his way to great things. 'This Opera LIfe' is a testament to how well he has done and the respect he has so rightfully garnered over a kaleidoscopic career that has only just begun its full flowering. Bravo!
Fantastic!
This is a great podcast and gives one a glimpse of how opera singers live. While listening to the interview with Lori, Chuck mentioned he mowed his grass for the first time and was thrilled...I know exactly how he feels. I remember being in Memhpis, TN singing Calaf and had a few days off so I flew home to Chicago and as soon as I arrived, I mowed the grass, took the dogs out for a walk and cleaned up the yard and thourghly enjoyed it. People often ask where I go for vacation and what I do for vacation and my answer is sitting at home watching TV and playing with my dogs. That is vacation for me. Thanks Chuck for this podcast and I look forward to hearing it weekly.
Great Podcast
As an opera singer, this podcast is wonderfully insightful and endearing. It humanizes these performers and their experiences in pursuing their dreams and appeals to both those in the profession and those who enjoy opera. Thank you Chuck.
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