Opera Bluffs The Podcast

We're back!!Eimear tells Cathy and Niamh the story of composer and 17th century stud  muffin Alessandro Stradella. 

Eimear tells the the other Bluffs about the all singing, all fighting heroine Julie d'Aubigny.If you would like to support us please copy and paste the link below: https://www.patreon.com/operabluffsAll songs referenced can be found on our Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cyMUXduglZlcOt7X6Dr7dAnd Instagram for all our visual references:https://www.instagram.com/operabluffs/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/OBluffs 

Cathy tells the other Bluffers the story of French courtesan operatic inspiration  Marie Duplessis.If you would like to support us please copy and paste the link below: https://www.patreon.com/operabluffsAll songs referenced can be found on our Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cyMUXduglZlcOt7X6Dr7dAnd Instagram for all our visual references:https://www.instagram.com/operabluffs/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/OBluffs 

Eimear tells the other bluffers the  tale of heart throb and unlikely ladies man  Giusto Fernando Tenducci. Listen to the Trials of Tenducci here:https://open.spotify.com/album/1k4cJuT0tNed6KYF1iqv8x?si=78owuEV0TqWBwmZW1_2nvw&utm_source=copy-link&dl_branch=1

Eimear tells Cathy and Niamh about the infamous socialite, singer and life goals winner Florence Foster Jenkins. If you would like to support us please copy and paste the link below: https://www.patreon.com/operabluffsAll songs referenced can be found on our Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cyMUXduglZlcOt7X6Dr7dAnd Instagram for all our visual references:https://www.instagram.com/operabluffs/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/OBluffs

Eimear tells Cathy and Niamh about the story of Russian war hero Marina Rascova and the seriously badass 588th Night Bomber Regiment aka The Night Witches. If you would like to support us please copy and paste the link below: https://www.patreon.com/operabluffsAll songs referenced can be found on our Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cyMUXduglZlcOt7X6Dr7dAnd Instagram for all our visual references:https://www.instagram.com/operabluffs/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/OBluffs

Eimear tell the other Bluffers about good craic composer Joseph Haydn and the unfortunate tale of his head. If you would like to support us please copy and paste the link below: https://www.patreon.com/operabluffsAll songs referenced can be found on our Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cyMUXduglZlcOt7X6Dr7dAnd Instagram for all our visual references:https://www.instagram.com/operabluffs/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/OBluffs

The Bluffers are back! Cathy tells Eimear and Niamh about soprano Sophie Cruvelli. If you would like to support us please copy and paste the link below: https://www.patreon.com/operabluffsAll songs referenced can be found on our Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cyMUXduglZlcOt7X6Dr7dAnd Instagram for all our visual references:https://www.instagram.com/operabluffs/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/OBluffs

This week the Bluffs discuss the very colourful life and loves of composer Hector Berlioz. If you would like to support us please copy and paste the link below: https://www.patreon.com/operabluffsAll songs referenced can be found on our Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cyMUXduglZlcOt7X6Dr7dAnd Instagram for all our visual references:https://www.instagram.com/operabluffs/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/OBluffs

Niamh tells the Bluffs of the infamous Dr Crippen and Corrine "Cora" Turner.If you would like to support us please copy and paste the link below: https://www.patreon.com/operabluffsAll songs referenced can be found on our Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cyMUXduglZlcOt7X6Dr7dAnd Instagram for all our visual references:https://www.instagram.com/operabluffs/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/OBluffs

This week Cathy tells the deadly love story of Martha Ray and the Earl of Sandwich. (Spoilers for the movie Whiplash!)If you would like to support us please copy and paste the link below: https://www.patreon.com/operabluffsAll songs referenced can be found on our Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cyMUXduglZlcOt7X6Dr7dAnd Instagram for all our visual references:https://www.instagram.com/operabluffs/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/OBluffs

Eimear tell the Bluffers about the notorious Madame Rachel of Bond Street. Before L'oreal thought you were worth it there was Madame Rachel. Special thank you to sound engineering wizard, Ber Quinn, for salvaging Niamh's audio after she recorded this episode inside a tin can. If you would like to support us please copy and paste the link below: https://www.patreon.com/operabluffsAll songs referenced can be found on our Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cyMUXduglZlcOt7X6Dr7dAnd Instagram for all our visual references:https://www.instagram.com/operabluffs/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/OBluffs

Eimear tells the other Bluffs about the incredible Margery Booth.   If you would like to support us please copy and paste the link below: https://www.patreon.com/operabluffsAll songs referenced can be found on our Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cyMUXduglZlcOt7X6Dr7dAnd Instagram for all our visual references:https://www.instagram.com/operabluffs/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/OBluffs

Niamh continues the her tradition of scaring the crap out of the other Bluffers and asks the difficult questions no one else will ask about toasters.If you would like to support us please copy and paste the link below: https://www.patreon.com/operabluffsMusic from this episode is available on Amazon Music: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B006OOX8IC/ref=dm_ws_sp_ps_dp#All songs referenced can be found on our Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cyMUXduglZlcOt7X6Dr7dAnd Instagram for all our visual references:https://www.instagram.com/operabluffs/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/OBluffs

Cathy tells the story of the Phantom of the Opera but the Opera House isn't the only thing that's haunted! If you would like to support us please copy and paste the link below: https://www.patreon.com/operabluffsAll songs referenced can be found on our Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cyMUXduglZlcOt7X6Dr7dAnd Instagram for all our visual references:https://www.instagram.com/operabluffs/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/OBluffs

Eimear tells the other Bluffs the tale of composer Carlo Gesualdo and how nothing will stand in the way of his madrigaling. If you would like to support us please copy and paste the link below: https://www.patreon.com/operabluffsAll songs referenced can be found on our Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cyMUXduglZlcOt7X6Dr7dAnd Instagram for all our visual references:https://www.instagram.com/operabluffs/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/OBluffs

Eimear tells the other Bluffers about the real-life opera plot that was Puccini's love life.  (TW: Suicide) If you would like to support us please copy and paste the link below: https://www.patreon.com/operabluffsAll songs referenced can be found on our Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cyMUXduglZlcOt7X6Dr7dAnd Instagram for all our visual references:https://www.instagram.com/operabluffs/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/OBluffs

The Bluffers bring you something you never asked for....a Christmas Special!! Challenge accepted! King Wenceslas we're coming for you!! If you would like to support us please copy and paste the link below: https://www.patreon.com/operabluffsAll songs referenced can be found on our Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cyMUXduglZlcOt7X6Dr7dAnd Instagram for all our visual references:https://www.instagram.com/operabluffs/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/OBluffs

Niamh and the other Bluffers attempt to solve the disappearance of the three lighthouse men from the island of Eilean Mor.  Can they solve the mystery?....can they f@%k! If you would like to support us please copy and paste the link below: https://www.patreon.com/operabluffsAll songs referenced can be found on our Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cyMUXduglZlcOt7X6Dr7dAnd Instagram for all our visual references:https://www.instagram.com/operabluffs/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/OBluffs

This week Cathy tells the Bluffers the story of the impresario, the bigamist and the two entwined Court cases that grip the 18th centuries  chattering classes.  If you would like to support us please copy and paste the link below: https://www.patreon.com/operabluffsAll songs referenced can be found on our Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cyMUXduglZlcOt7X6Dr7dAnd Instagram for all our visual references:https://www.instagram.com/operabluffs/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/OBluffs

This week Eimear tells the other Bluffers about the story of singer and actress Anne Bracegirdle and her very unwelcome admirers. If you would like to support us please copy and paste the link below: https://www.patreon.com/operabluffsAll songs referenced can be found on our Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cyMUXduglZlcOt7X6Dr7dAnd Instagram for all our visual references:https://www.instagram.com/operabluffs/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/OBluffs

The Bluffers are joined by Niamh this week. Can they solve the mystery of Mozart’s death? What part did Santa Claus play in the grizzly affair? If you would like to support us please copy and paste the link below: https://www.patreon.com/operabluffsAll songs referenced can be found on our Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cyMUXduglZlcOt7X6Dr7dAnd Instagram for all our visual references:https://www.instagram.com/operabluffs/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/OBluffs

Cathy tells Eimear the leg crossing true a story of Carlo Maria Michelangelo Nicola Broschi the greatest castrato of all time and all round nice guy  known simply as Farinelli.  All together now, "One God, One Farinelli!"All songs referenced can be found on our Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cyMUXduglZlcOt7X6Dr7dAnd Instagram for all our visual references:https://www.instagram.com/operabluffs/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/OBluffs

Ill equipped and out of their depth The Bluffers decide to tackle the controversial topic of Rule Britannia  not being played at this years Proms....and then decide never to do anything like that again!  All songs referenced can be found on our Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cyMUXduglZlcOt7X6Dr7dAnd Instagram for all our visual references:https://www.instagram.com/operabluffs/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/OBluffs

This week Cathy tells Eimear the story of Francesca Cuzzoni the 18th century Opera star who had problems with "fake news" way before Trump. Diclaimer - Sound quality on Eimear's audio is awful. She didn't turn on her microphone!!  School girl error! Hopefully doesn't diminish from the story. Enjoy! *Won't happen again. If you would like to support us please copy and paste the link below: https://www.patreon.com/operabluffsAll songs referenced can be found on our Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cyMUXduglZlcOt7X6Dr7dAnd Instagram for all our visual references:https://www.instagram.com/operabluffs/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/OBluffs

This week Cathy and Eimear are joined by Niamh. Eimear attempts to tell the story of the scandalous Susannah Cibber.If you would like to support us please copy and paste the link below: https://www.patreon.com/operabluffsAll songs referenced can be found on our Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cyMUXduglZlcOt7X6Dr7dAnd Instagram for all our visual references:https://www.instagram.com/operabluffs/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/OBluffs