Classical Classroom, Episode 144: Britten's Herring With Isaiah Bell And Chris Mayell

In an epic Classical Classroom, tenors Isaiah Bell and Chris Mayell (who, among many other things, co-host the Overthought podcast) walk through the entirety of Benjamin Britten's opera, Albert Herring. It is an incredible journey, not for the faint of heart, nor for the anti-Canadian. Discussed: townies, queer theory vs. non-queer theory interpretations of the opera, Sid and Nancy (no – not them – the other Sid and Nancy), and Ron Swanson.  Music in this episode (all from Naxos and Decca recordings of Albert Herring): "Right! We'll have him!" (Bedford/Barstow) "Albert the Good!" (Britten/Fisher) "Sounds like Sid serenading" (Bedford/Barstow) "Heaven helps those who helps themselves" (Bedford/Barstow) "In the midst of life is death" (Britten/Fisher) Audio production by Todd "Overtodd" Hulslander with meaningful encouragement from Dacia Clay and assistance from Mark DiClaudio.