The Scottish Opera Podcast
The Scottish Opera Podcast
Podcast Description
Welcome to the Scottish Opera Podcast—where every voice has a story to tell.Our podcast invites you backstage into the heart of our creative universe. Through conversations and discussions, you'll meet the passionate individuals who make art happen: from visionary directors and world-class performers to our skilled technicians and dedicated community chorus members. Each episode unveils the talent, dedication, and creativity that brings our productions to life.Whether you're an opera aficionado or just beginning to explore the art form, our podcast offers access to the craft, challenges, and triumphs of creating world-class art. Join us as we delve into everything from beloved classics to cutting-edge new works, revealing the human stories behind the production and the dedication behind each performance.This podcast is produced in partnership with City of Glasgow College and supported by students on Broadcasting courses at the college, with thanks to James Wilson, Curriculum Head of Broadcasting.
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The podcast dives into various themes surrounding opera, including the exploration of classic and contemporary works, the challenges of production, and community engagement. Episodes highlight projects like 'Special Delivery', a children's production, and 'The Small Magician', which introduces educational resources, reflecting on Scotland's rich cultural landscape through discussions of operatic excerpts and community workshops.
Welcome to The Scottish Opera Podcast
Step into the exciting world of opera with Scottish Opera’s debut podcast series! Join host Jamie MacDougall, tenor and former BBC Radio Scotland presenter, as each new guest brings their unique perspective about what goes on behind the scenes at a national opera company. You’ll hear from directors and designers who dramatise these stories, conductors who interpret music new and old, and singers from international stars to our dedicated Community Chorus members.
Expect deep dives on beloved classics, previews of world premieres, and explorations of opera as a tool for education and wellbeing. With each new episode, we celebrate the talent, dedication, humanity, and creativity that makes opera special and offer new angles on this vibrant art form.
Whether you’re an opera aficionado or just dipping your toe into this world, The Scottish Opera Podcast is your window into the craft, challenges, and diversity of opera today.
This podcast is produced in partnership with City of Glasgow College and supported by students on Broadcasting courses at the college, with thanks to James Wilson, Curriculum Head of Broadcasting.
Sir David McVicar joins tenor and friend Jamie MacDougall for a fascinating conversation tracing the journey from his early singing lessons to becoming one of the world's most celebrated opera directors.
Along the way, he reflects on his career, his memories of working with Scottish Opera, and his current production of Turandot – his first time directing Puccini's final masterpiece. Sir David discusses the challenges of the work, his thoughts on the Alfano ending, and the artists who sing in the production, including Trine Møller and Victor Starsky.
We are enormously grateful to Sir David for taking time out of his busy schedule to share his memories, insights and stories.
Production Note: This episode was recorded and produced by Melissa Jones during a rehearsal break at the Theatre Royal Glasgow rather than in a studio environment. As a result, listeners may notice some ambient background noise.
All music featured in this episode is performed by The Orchestra of Scottish Opera under the baton of Stuart Stratford.
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