Second Run Revisions

Today's guest is bass and co-founder of the app DictionBuddy. We talk about tech's role in opera's future, how the industry can further adapt to change, and the NYC opera community. Check out DictionBuddy at the link below!https://dictionbuddy.com/

Today's guest is writer, producer, vocalist, and diversity expert Aiden Feltkamp! We talk about creating sustainable diversity in classical music, what writers inspire them, why Mozart and DaPonte still stand up as a great creative team, and the process of creating a brand new work.

Welcome back! After a long delay, we're ready for our final three episodes. Aumna and I sit down to discuss systemic issues in opera, including racism and classism, and how she hopes to address them in her new life as a consultant. 

We're back for Season 2! Catherine Hancock comes on the podcast to talk about the world of arts administration, the stigma against talking about vocal injury, the importance of new and old works, and life after pursing the opera dream.

Chelsea Feltman is a true artist. She is an actor, singer, teacher, producer, director, and brings a fresh and vibrant spirit to each of these roles. She is a co-founder of The Shrill Collective and performs with the band Ecce Shnak. We talk about what made Chelsea interested in performing, why young singers are often misunderstood, how she ended up in the opera world, and why she loves the many hats she now wears.The Shrill Collectivehttps://www.theshrillcollective.com/Ecce Shnakhttps://ecceshnak.com/Aiden Feltkamp Does Opera Need Gendered Voice Types?https://nmbx.newmusicusa.org/does-opera-need-gendered-voice-types/Kate Wagner “Strike With the Band”https://thebaffler.com/salvos/strike-with-the-band-wagner?fbclid=IwAR2VPP9f2SQvFJmXhFGDe2WEzMiloEIwuRUct2D-gjhW9XHY5N09hEZixb0

Today's guest is Elise Brancheau! We talked about the often powerless position young singers are placed, what her experience as an arts administrator has taught her about the industry, the financial realities of opera and why it’s so hard to talk about quitting. Please enjoy, and don't forget to subscribe!In this episode, Elise mentions:coLAB Artshttp://www.colab-arts.org/C4: The Choral/Composer Collectivehttp://www.c4ensemble.org/

We're back for Episode 5! Ryan Torino talks about growing up as an actor in NYC, his musical education and work in arts management, and why he decided to become a lawyer. Other topics include the evolving tech of classical music, the self-awareness and drive young musicians have, and overcoming the ego. Lenny makes another special appearance. 

Welcome to Episode 4! Allyson Dezii comes on the podcast to talk about her choice to change careers, the complicated feelings that arise when colleagues find out you're a singer, learning new habits, and building confidence. Check it out!

Check out Episode 3! Daniel Welch has done just about everything: singer, audio engineer, photographer, videographer, podcast host. I had a blast talking with him about his well-rounded background, the many, many career possibilities in the arts, how technology has changed opera, why he’s not a veterinarian, and my first experience with a power tool. Daniel is a fantastic guy doing amazing work in opera, and I’m so thankful he took the time to sit down for this podcast.  You can check out his work at  www.danielwelchmedia.com and on Instagram @thebeardandlens. Enjoy!

Today's episode features Rachel Duval! She’s done just about everything: opera, bluegrass, slam poetry, electric violin, trapeze (!). We talk about finding your own space as an artist, the realities of the opera industry, singing and teaching culture in Europe versus America, motherhood, beard-inspo, and a true crime connection. Plus, Lenny the dog has a dream.

Welcome to our first episode! Lydia and Katie discuss their Midwest roots, the NYC singer culture, finances in opera (yikes!), and how singers can put their many skills to use in other fields. 

Welcome to Second Run Revisions! This podcast explores what happens when performing artists move on from their original dreams, the doors that it can open, and the complex feeling that come with leaving the stage.