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The OperaWire Podcast

OperaWire

OperaWire founders David and Francisco Salazar Talk about the opera industry and all the latest news from around the world. They also feature guests with interesting stories and delve deeper into new operatic trends. We are the highs and lows of the opera world. 

The podcast is produced by Daniel Gomez and La Cuarta Productions

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  • 18 episodes
  • Updated Friday

Episodes18

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  • Friday · 35 min

    Highlights from the 2025-26 Season

    David and Francisco Salazar speak about the highlights of the 2025-26 season and what their favorite performances were.

  • July 10 · 45 min

    Parenting in Opera with Dr. Rachel Copeland & Scott Skiba

    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.

  • June 26 · 42 min

    Vocal Health, Fatherhood & Bel Canto with Jack Swanson

    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.

  • March 20 · 28 min

    Opera at the Oscars, Timothée Chalamet & Tristan und Isolde

    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.

  • March 6 · 26 min

    Timothée Chalamet & His Opera Comments

    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.

  • March 6 · 49 min

    How to Win a Grammy

    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.

  • February 20 · 49 min

    Alan Pierson

    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.

  • February 6 · 58 min

    The Metropolitan Opera's Financial Crisis & Tristan und Isolde

    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"

  • January 23 · 46 min

    Brian Jagde

    Brian Jagde joins the Salazars for an in depth conversation on the industry, singing Verdi's Otello and his upcoming role debut as Lohengrin.

  • Dec 30, 2025 · 47 min

    Sharing the Best of 2025

    David and Francisco are joined by OperaWire writers Afton Markay and Jennifer Pyron to look at their operatic highlights of 2025.

  • Oct 24, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min

    A Controversial Music Director & A Saudi Deal

    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.