The OperaWire Podcast

About The OperaWire Podcast

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

Publisher

OperaWire

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Jun 2025

Latest episode

9 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

22 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Oct 2026

   A New Era for the Washington National Opera with Francesca Zambello

   Francesca Zambello speaks to David and Francisco about the Washington National Opera's new season and its new era after leaving the Kennedy Center. New Season: Madama Butterfly (Puccini) – DAR Constitution Hall Nixon in China (John Adams) – DAR Constitution Hall We the People (Special Concert) – DAR Constitution Hall Odyssey (Family-friendly opera inspired by Percy Jackson by Ben Moore and Kelley Rourke) O'Keeffe: Kiss the Sky (World premiere ballet-opera with music by Christopher Tin) – Harman Hall at Shakespeare Theatre Company American Opera Initiative (WOLF | LAMBS) (Composer JL Marlor and librettist Clare Bierman) – Harman Hall at Shakespeare Theatre Company Idomeneo: A Trojan Tale (Puccini) - Harman Hall at Shakespeare Theatre Company La traviata (Verdi) - Music Center at Strathmore

2. 

   25 Sept 2026

   Retiring from Staged Opera & AI with Andrew Potter

   Following his open letter, Andrew Potter speaks with David and Francisc about his decision to leave staged opera and the impact it has made on the industry. He also speaks about AI and why he believes it can be a useful tool. Read the full letter: https://operawire.com/editorial-why-im-retiring-from-staged-opera-at-43/

3. 

   11 Sept 2026

   The Future Opera, AI & Managing an Opera Company with David Lomelí

   David Lomelí Speaks with David and Franciscoabout managing the Dallas Opera, the future opera and how can the opera industry use AI.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 7 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

2

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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