https://anchoropera.substack.comWelcome to Opera on Record

Ever wondered how legendary roles have evolved over a century of sound? In Opera on Record, we take you on an immersive journey across time—tracing iconic operatic roles from the pioneer recording artists of the late 19th century all the way to today's modern stars.

Opera is a living tradition. For generations, vocal nuances and master secrets were passed down only through word of mouth or worn sheet music. But with the invention of the gramophone, history shifted: the composer's true intent was captured in wax, vinyl, and digital tracks. Join us as we uncover timeless musical choices, shifting audience tastes, and the fascinating evolution of the operatic voice. Tune in and discover how the art of singing continues to reinvent itself!

Uploads Mondays, bi-weekly]]>enMusic HistoryHope and Anchor Operahttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bca7156c0e1ad94a756028aa3491be8d.jpghttps://anchoropera.substack.comMon, 26 Oct 2026 12:56:11 +0000Jack GardnerNate Sykesinfo@anchoropera.orgWelcome to Opera on Record Ever wondered how legendary roles have evolved over a century of sound? In Opera on Record, we take you on an immersive journey across time—tracing iconic operatic roles from the pioneer recording artists of the late 19th...Welcome to Opera on Record

Ever wondered how legendary roles have evolved over a century of sound? In Opera on Record, we take you on an immersive journey across time—tracing iconic operatic roles from the pioneer recording artists of the late 19th century all the way to today's modern stars.

Opera is a living tradition. For generations, vocal nuances and master secrets were passed down only through word of mouth or worn sheet music. But with the invention of the gramophone, history shifted: the composer's true intent was captured in wax, vinyl, and digital tracks. Join us as we uncover timeless musical choices, shifting audience tastes, and the fascinating evolution of the operatic voice. Tune in and discover how the art of singing continues to reinvent itself!

Uploads Mondays, bi-weekly]]>falsec209d46f-2b7f-525e-b8d6-e359ae4e25afepisodichttps://anchoropera.substack.com/p/brunnhildes-battle-cry-part-2?r=818avj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
This episode, the first of a pair, is an exploration of recordings of Brünnhilde's Battle Cry (Wagner: Die Walküre) fom 1930 to the present day.

Join us as we explore rare and historic recordings from:
Maria Jeritza
Marjorie Lawrence
Kirsten Flagstad
Helen Traubel
Astrid Varnay
Martha Mödl
Birgit Nilsson
Regine Crespin
Rita Hunter
Gwyneth Jones
Jeanine Altmeyer
Jane Eaglen
Christine Goerke
Irene Theorin

Welcome to Opera On Record, brought to you by Hope and Anchor Opera, Inc.—a 501(c)(3) non-profit opera company based in Providence, Rhode Island, dedicated to bringing more opera to Rhode Island and the surrounding area.

Written and hosted by George Lyons, Artistic Director of Hope and Anchor Opera.
Produced by Nate Sykes.

Discover more about our upcoming performances and community initiatives at www.AnchorOpera.org.

If you are in Rhode Island or the Southern New England area, join us for a live performance—we would love to welcome you!


If your would like to contribute to our goal of bringing MORE opera to Southern New England or just to help support this podcast, consider making a tax-deductable contribution to Hope and Anchor Opera via GiveButter

Opera on Record on GiveButter]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75861155Mon, 26 Oct 2026 04:15:02 +0000Jack GardnerIn Opera on Record, we examine historic recordings of an opera aria from the earliest example possible, hopefully near or within the composer's lifetime, through the acoustic recording era that began in the late 19th century on into the modern era....
This episode, the first of a pair, is an exploration of recordings of Brünnhilde's Battle Cry (Wagner: Die Walküre) fom 1930 to the present day.

Join us as we explore rare and historic recordings from:
Maria Jeritza
Marjorie Lawrence
Kirsten Flagstad
Helen Traubel
Astrid Varnay
Martha Mödl
Birgit Nilsson
Regine Crespin
Rita Hunter
Gwyneth Jones
Jeanine Altmeyer
Jane Eaglen
Christine Goerke
Irene Theorin

Welcome to Opera On Record, brought to you by Hope and Anchor Opera, Inc.—a 501(c)(3) non-profit opera company based in Providence, Rhode Island, dedicated to bringing more opera to Rhode Island and the surrounding area.

Written and hosted by George Lyons, Artistic Director of Hope and Anchor Opera.
Produced by Nate Sykes.

Discover more about our upcoming performances and community initiatives at www.AnchorOpera.org.

If you are in Rhode Island or the Southern New England area, join us for a live performance—we would love to welcome you!


If your would like to contribute to our goal of bringing MORE opera to Southern New England or just to help support this podcast, consider making a tax-deductable contribution to Hope and Anchor Opera via GiveButter

Opera on Record on GiveButter]]>173378rpm,classical,opera,shellac,soprano,vinyl,wagner,walkurefalse12fullhttps://anchoropera.substack.com/p/opera-on-record-episode-1?r=818avj (00:03:58) The Pioneers
(00:22:34) The 1910's
(00:28:15) The 1920's

In Opera on Record, we examine historic recordings of an opera aria from the earliest example possible, hopefully near or within the composer's lifetime, through the acoustic recording era that began in the late 19th century on into the modern era.

This episode, the first of a pair, is an exploration of recordings of Brünnhilde's Battle Cry (Wagner: Die Walküre) fom 1901 to 1928.

Join us as we explore rare and historic recordings from:

Martha Leffler-Burkhard
Pelagie Andriessen-Greef
Felia Litvinne
Johanna Gadski
Sophie Sedlmair
Lillian Nordica
Solomiya Krushelnytska
Olive Fremstad
Eleonora de Cisneros
Helene Wildbrun
Florence Austral
Gertrude Kappel
Frida Leider

Welcome to Opera On Record, brought to you by Hope and Anchor Opera, Inc.—a 501(c)(3) non-profit opera company based in Providence, Rhode Island, dedicated to bringing more opera to Rhode Island and the surrounding area.

Written and hosted by George Lyons, Artistic Director of Hope and Anchor Opera.
Produced by Nate Sykes.

Discover more about our upcoming performances and community initiatives at www.AnchorOpera.org.

If you are in Rhode Island or the Southern New England area, join us for a live performance—we would love to welcome you!


If your would like to contribute to our goal of bringing MORE opera to Southern New England or just to help support this podcast, consider making a tax-deductable contribution to Hope and Anchor Opera via GiveButter

Opera on Record on GiveButter]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75737665Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:04:09 +0000Jack GardnerIn Opera on Record, we examine historic recordings of an opera aria from the earliest example possible, hopefully near or within the composer's lifetime, through the acoustic recording era that began in the late 19th century on into the modern era.... (00:03:58) The Pioneers
(00:22:34) The 1910's
(00:28:15) The 1920's

In Opera on Record, we examine historic recordings of an opera aria from the earliest example possible, hopefully near or within the composer's lifetime, through the acoustic recording era that began in the late 19th century on into the modern era.

This episode, the first of a pair, is an exploration of recordings of Brünnhilde's Battle Cry (Wagner: Die Walküre) fom 1901 to 1928.

Join us as we explore rare and historic recordings from:

Martha Leffler-Burkhard
Pelagie Andriessen-Greef
Felia Litvinne
Johanna Gadski
Sophie Sedlmair
Lillian Nordica
Solomiya Krushelnytska
Olive Fremstad
Eleonora de Cisneros
Helene Wildbrun
Florence Austral
Gertrude Kappel
Frida Leider

Welcome to Opera On Record, brought to you by Hope and Anchor Opera, Inc.—a 501(c)(3) non-profit opera company based in Providence, Rhode Island, dedicated to bringing more opera to Rhode Island and the surrounding area.

Written and hosted by George Lyons, Artistic Director of Hope and Anchor Opera.
Produced by Nate Sykes.

Discover more about our upcoming performances and community initiatives at www.AnchorOpera.org.

If you are in Rhode Island or the Southern New England area, join us for a live performance—we would love to welcome you!


If your would like to contribute to our goal of bringing MORE opera to Southern New England or just to help support this podcast, consider making a tax-deductable contribution to Hope and Anchor Opera via GiveButter

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