0505: Opera in the Flint Hills

Cottonwood Falls is a small town - population about 800 - a nationally and internationally known town for its music. The well known Symphony in the Flint Hills is based in Cottonwood Falls and so is the Opera Workshop in the Flint Hills. When you think of Kansas, opera probably isn't in the top 10 - or even 100 - things that come to mind.    But, thanks to my guest, Martha Sharp, people come from across the country, and even from other countries, each July to attend the Opera Workshop in the Flint Hills. In our conversation, you'll learn about the workshop, how it is tailored to the attendees, and maybe a little bit about opera along the way. We also talk about Martha's career in Europe and her move to Kansas, which is a really interesting story as well.   Opera Workshop in the Flint Hills website Episode 0110: Chase County Christmas Episode 0503: Dynamic Discs Episode 0212: Publishing in Kansas: Emanuel Haldeman-Julius Chief Theatre in Coldwater Kansas Granada Theatre in Emporia Folly Theater in Kansas City Lyric Opera in Kansas City Disc Golf World Championship website Girard History Museum   What You'll Learn in this Episode How the Opera Workshop in the Flint Hills started How a small town comes together to support the Opera How an opera workshop helps build skills  How you can support Opera Workshop in the Flint Hills How to Support the Podcast: Tell a friend about us Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite app Follow us on Instagram or Facebook Buy a Kansas Travel Journal  Send us a recommendation for an episode