The OperaWire Podcast

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.

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"

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

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

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.   

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. 

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." 

David and Francisco Salazar discuss several controversies from Verona, Caserta, and Detroit. They also discuss their history with "Tosca."

David and Francisco Salazar share their highlights of the 2024-25 season.