The OperaWire Podcast

What is it like to raise a child in the opera industry while traveling around the world? Dr. Rachel Copeland & Scott Skiba join Francisco Salazar and Afton Markay for a discussion about the ins and outs of having a family while directing and singing opera. 

David and Francisco Salazar speak to tenor Jack Swanson about his new venture Vocalise and vocal health. Swanson also reminisces about "Il Barbiere di Siviglia" and his recent millstone. He also delves into Fatherhood and raising a child as an Opera Singer.   

Johnathan McCullough joins David and Francisco Salazar on the OperaWire Podcast to speak about the acclaimed National Youth Opera Academy and his balancing his career as a singer, director and program director.  

On this episode of the OperaWire Podcast, David and Francisco speak about the Metropolitan Opera's financial crisis, the opera gala, and the Saudi deal. They also speak about the Teatro La Fenice's conductor crisis. 

David and Francisco Salazar speak to filmmakers Christine La Monte and Yvonne Russo, the team behind the Oscar nominated film "Viva Verdi!"

David and Francisco Salazar summarize the Oscars and how opera became a central part of the evening and give their final thoughts on Timothée Chalamet's controversial comments. They also talk about Tristan und Isolde at the Met.

David and Francisco Salazar discuss Timothée Chalamet's comments on opera and the response to it. They also response to how opera and film have been intertwined for many years. Additionally, they discuss the Oscars and the fact that "Viva Verdi!'s" song will not be performed.     

Francisco Salazar and Afton Markay speak with Primo Artists' Katy Salomon about the best strategies for winning the Grammy and the best practices for a successful campaign.  

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.