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.
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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