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The #OperaTrash Podcast

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    Hansel and Gretel and Ted and Alice and Change That Needs to Happen

    4 FEB 2024 · With their guest Dr. Nyri Bakkalian, Anna and Krista discuss a funny yet problematic PDQ Bach piece that opens up a beautiful discussion on reclaiming and refreshing works that wouldn't fly in today's society. Is it possible? Absolutely, and it's starting to happen.
    1h 45m 31s
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    Carmen at the Met: No Horny Jail for Anna (this time)

    29 JAN 2024 · Website malfunctions have not kept Anna and Krista from reviewing Carrie Cracknell's production of Carmen, which just closed at the Met. Even though Anna wasn't able to spend the time in Horny Jail, Krista gives the rundown of the modern take on Bizet with a bit of a twist ending. Then they plunge into ramblings on the Royal Rumble, give a birthday shoutout to Ol' Slapnuts and revisit the tale of Victor Hugo: Mega-Manwhore.
    1h 55m 9s
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    A Very Special Episode: The Life and "Crimes" of P.D.Q. Bach

    20 JAN 2024 · Anna and Krista have returned! After catching you up with all the lastest news and gossip, they reflect on the career of Peter Schiekele, the creator of P.D.Q. Bach and a great musician in his own right, who passed away on January 16. They also tell you what to expect in the next few weeks!
    1h 57m 55s
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    Listening Party (sort of): The Sound of Panties Dropping

    2 OCT 2023 · Anna and Krista return with a lot on the agenda: a review of Jonas in a new production of Schubert, a lengthy rant about gatekeeping in opera and a review of Jonas' new album The Sound of Movies. And what would this podcast be without the usual shenanigans!
    2h 30m 39s
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    We're Baaaaack (on Our Bullsh*t)!

    6 AUG 2023 · After a hiatus, Anna and Krista have returned! Krista recounts her trip to Munich, the ladies pay tribute to Paul Rubens aka Pee Wee Herman, and they cover some pretty big news. They know you missed them, and they missed you!
    1h 29m 7s
  • And Now, a Special Message

    1 JUL 2023 · Anna and Krista haven't been around lately, and they were hoping to get back on track. But things happen, and they sure as hell have this time.
    2m 9s
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    The 3rd Annual #OperaTrash Anniversary Show (and Arraignment Afterparty)

    16 JUN 2023 · Hap Anniversmas! Anna and Krista celebrate three years of shenanigans by hosting an anniversary afterparty that doubles as a "you're so fucked" afterparty for a certain Cheeto Man. They also demonstrate the term "f*ck around and find out" and review Bellini's opera I puritani, because they love those historically inaccurate operas.
    1h 26m 42s
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    Episode 119 - King Arthur: We R Confuse

    9 JUN 2023 · You would think the story of King Arthur would warrant a great opera production, right? Well, Anna and Krista found a version of Henry Purcell's semi-opera that made no sense whatsoever. But that's after some very special dedications to a modern composer and two legends.
    1h 21m 10s
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    Vintage Turandot on TV: Corelli is FIYAH

    22 MAY 2023 · When Anna digs up an old Italian TV production of Turandot starring Franco Corelli, you know it's going to be good. The voice of Maestro Corelli will caress your ears and make you weep. Hey, they don't call him the Prince of Tenors for nothing! As a bonus, Krista gives her review of the Met's new production of Don Giovanni starring dad-looking baritone Peter Mattei.
    48m 5s
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    Farter at Covent Garden: Same Emo, Different Tenors

    15 MAY 2023 · Anna and Krista decided to watch the Benoit Jacquot production of Massenet's Werther (aka Farter) from 2016 to see how another tenor approached the role of the Emo King. The inevitable comparison to Jonas came about, as well as calling out Vittorio Grigolo for lack of emo yeeting. Along the way they discussed drag performers, LGBTQ+ rights, email sign offs and Sylvester Stallone's porn movie. It's Candy Mountain, Farter!
    1h 24m 13s

Wanna get into opera but don't know how? Intimidated by how stuffy and off-limits it seems? Let new opera fans Anna and Krista guide you! Thanks to the Met Opera's...

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Wanna get into opera but don't know how? Intimidated by how stuffy and off-limits it seems? Let new opera fans Anna and Krista guide you! Thanks to the Met Opera's nightly free streams during the COVID-19 quarantine, they've been watching and tweeting their thoughts on Verdi, Mozart, Puccini and more. With their help, you can also become certified #OperaTrash!
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