COC Podcasts
Music from the Decca label is featured prominently in this series of programs in which we explore our current season and the artists taking part in it.
Hosted by Gianna Wichelow and Gianmarco Segato of the COC, the podcasts cover the stories and backgrounds of the operas we are performing, and feature interviews with members of the casts and creative teams.
COC podcasts are designed to be enjoyed by all, especially by listeners who are newer to this exciting artform.
June 8, 2011
Lotfi Mansouri, Part One
Lotfi Mansouri, former COC and San Francisco Opera general director, talks to Gianna Wichelow about his long and fascinating career.
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June 8, 2011
Lotfi Mansouri, Part Two
In this second of two podcasts, Gianna Wichelow continues her conversation with Lotfi Mansouri, former COC general director.
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May 4, 2011
Lawrence Zazzo, Part One
In this first of two podcasts, Gianna Wichelow talks to American counter-
tenor Lawrence Zazzo, appearing with the COC this spring as Orfeo, in Gluck's
Orfeo ed Euridice. Music includes excerpts from
Orfeo and Lawrence's new CD: Lunarcy.
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May 4, 2011
Lawrence Zazzo, Part Two
In this second of two podcasts, Gianna Wichelow continues her conversation with counter-
tenor Lawrence Zazzo, appearing with the COC this spring as Orfeo, in Gluck's
Orfeo ed Euridice. Music includes excerpts from Lawrence's new CD: Lunarcy.
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April 14, 2011
Ariadne auf Naxos, Part One
This first of two podcasts examines Strauss's
Ariadne auf Naxos: the music, the story and the amazing cast of the COC's spring 2011 production. Hosted by Gianmarco Segato and Gianna Wichelow.
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April 14, 2011
Ariadne auf Naxos, Part Two
Learn more about Strauss's
Ariadne in this second of two podcasts hosted by Gianmarco Segato and Gianna Wichelow.
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April 7, 2011
Cinderella, Part One
In this first of two podcasts on Rossini's
Cinderella, Gianmarco Segato and Gianna Wichelow explore the music, story and background of this delightful opera, playing this spring at the Canadian Opera Company!
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April 7, 2011
Cinderella, Part Two
Learn more about Rossini's
Cinderella in this second of two podcasts hosted by Gianmarco Segato and Gianna Wichelow.
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April 6, 2011
Orfeo ed Euridice, Part One
In the first of two podcasts, Gianmarco Segato and Gianna Wichelow examine Gluck's
Orfeo ed Euridice, the seventh opera in the COC's 2010/2011 season.
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April 6, 2011
Orfeo ed Euridice, Part Two
In the second of two podcasts, Gianmarco Segato and Gianna Wichelow continue their exploration of the story, music and background of Gluck's
Orfeo ed Euridice.
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January 3, 2011
11/12 Season, Part One
In the first of two podcasts hosted by Gianmarco Segato and Gianna Wichelow, get a taste of the COC's fall 2011 and winter 2012, with
Iphigenia in Tauris,
Rigoletto,
Tosca and
Love from Afar.
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January 3, 2011
11/12 Season, Part Two
In the second of two podcasts hosted by Gianmarco Segato and Gianna Wichelow, get a taste of the COC's spring 2012, with
The Tales of Hoffmann, the double bill of
A Florentine Tragedy and
Gianni Schicchi, and
Semele.
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January 3, 2011
The Magic Flute Podcast Part One
In the first of two podcasts, we explore the music, story and background of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's
The Magic Flute, which comes to the COC in a new production in January, 2011. Hosted by Gianna Wichelow and Gianmarco Segato.
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January 3, 2011
The Magic Flute Podcast Part Two
In the second of two podcasts, we explore the music, story and background of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's
The Magic Flute, which comes to the COC in a new production in January, 2011. Hosted by Gianna Wichelow and Gianmarco Segato.
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November 18, 2010
Nixon in China Podcast Part Two
In the second of two podcasts, we explore the music, story and background of John Adams' opera
Nixon in China, which comes to the COC in February 2011. Hosted by Gianmarco Segato and Gianna Wichelow.
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November 18, 2010
Nixon in China Podcast Part One
In the first of two podcasts, we explore the music, story and background of John Adams' opera
Nixon in China, which comes to the COC in February 2011. Hosted by Gianmarco Segato and Gianna Wichelow.
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October 18, 2010
Alan Oke Interview, Part One
This fall, the COC's online book club read Thomas Mann's
Death in Venice. As part of that experience, we talked with
tenor Alan Oke, who sang the role of Aschenbach in our production.
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October 18, 2010
Alan Oke Interview, Part Two
We continue our talk with Alan Oke, about Mann's novel, other reading, the heritage of working with
conductor Steuart Bedford, and future projects.
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October 18, 2010
Michele Capalbo Interview
Michele Capalbo, who sings Aida starting October 21, chats with the COC’s Gianmarco Segato about having sung the role in over 15 productions, and her vast experience as a Verdi soprano. Also included is an excerpt from her CD, Christmastide.
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October 18, 2010
Yoshi Oida and Alexander Neef
In this podcast, we hear excerpts of a conversation between Yoshi Oida (pictured left), director of Death in Venice,
and Alexander Neef, COC general director. This event took place
in front of a live audience of COC supporters, before a rehearsal of the current production.
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September 28, 2010
Tim Albery and Alexander Neef
In this podcast, we hear excerpts of a conversation between Tim Albery (pictured left), director of
Aida, and Alexander Neef, COC general director. This event took place in front of a live audience of COC supporters, before a rehearsal of the new production.
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September 23, 2010
Talking with David Stanley-Porter
Gianna Wichelow talks with David Stanley-Porter about his love of opera, his many years of leading opera courses and international opera tours, his love of Benjamin Britten's operas and why he wanted to help underwrite the COC's production of Britten's
Death in Venice production this fall.
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September 21, 2010
What's an Aida Trumpet?
Gianna Wichelow chats with Herb Poole, instrument builder and COC
Orchestra member, about the
Aida trumpets he built for our upcoming production. They discuss the history of the instrument, the ways in which it differs from a regular trumpet, and the process of building an instrument for the COC.
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September 14, 2010
Sondra Radvanovsky and Alexander Neef
Alexander Neef speaks to Sondra Radvanovsky about
Aida, her experience with the COC, and her future plans for her career. Also included is an excerpt from her new CD from Delos,
Verdi Arias.
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August 19, 2010
Death in Venice, Part One
In the first of two podcasts, learn about the story and background of Britten's unforgettable final opera, richly illustrated with musical highlights. Hosted by Gianna Wichelow and John Kriter.
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August 19, 2010
Death in Venice, Part Two
In the second of two podcasts, learn about the story and background of Britten's unforgettable final opera, richly illustrated with musical highlights. Hosted by Gianna Wichelow and John Kriter.
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August 19, 2010
Aida, Part One
In the first of three podcasts, learn about the story and background of Verdi's most intimate of grand operas, with stunning musical highlights. Hosted by Gianna Wichelow and John Kriter.
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August 19, 2010
Aida, Part Two
In the second of three podcasts, learn about the story and background of Verdi's most intimate of grand operas, with stunning musical highlights. Hosted by Gianna Wichelow and John Kriter.
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August 19, 2010
Aida, Part Three
In the third of three podcasts, learn about the story and background of Verdi's most intimate of grand operas, with stunning musical highlights. Hosted by Gianna Wichelow and John Kriter.
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July 23, 2010
Patrick Carfizzi Interview
Bass-baritone Patrick Carfizzi (Giorgio Talbot in our spring 2010 production of Maria Stuarda) speaks with the COC's Katherine Semcesen about "Artsleaf," his new virtual artist mentoring project.
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July 23, 2010
2010/2011 Season Preview, Part One
Part one of the COC’s 2010/2011 season preview. Listen to excerpts from our fall and winter operas: Aida, Death in Venice, The Magic Flute and Nixon in China with information about casting and the productions you’ll be seeing. Hosted by Gianna Wichelow and Gianmarco Segato.
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July 23, 2010
2010/2011 Season Preview, Part Two
Part two of the COC’s 2010/2011 season preview. Listen to excerpts from our spring 2011 operas: La Cenerentola, Ariadne auf Naxos and Orfeo ed Euridice with information about casting and the productions you’ll be seeing. Hosted by Gianna Wichelow and Gianmarco Segato.
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March 2, 2010
Johannes Debus, Part One
Part one of a two-part conversation with Johannes Debus, the COC's Music Director. In this first half, Johannes describes the warm welcome he has received within the company and talks about his early life, leading up to the start of his conducting career.
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March 2, 2010
Johannes Debus, Part Two
The second half of our conversation with Johannes Debus, the COC's music director, who will be leading the company's production of The Flying Dutchman this spring.
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