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Arizona Opera Podcast
Aug 28, 2023
Episode 9: Two is Better Than One
In this episode of UnMic’d, host Joe Specter is joined by two musical couples, international opera tenor Stephen Costello, and Metropolitan Opera violinist, Yoon Kown Costello, as well as co-writers of musical scores such as Frozen, Frozen 2, Coco, and Finding Nemo the Musical, Bobby and Kristen A Lopez.
Learn how these individually successful artists met and joined together as musical forces in marriage. Enjoy discussions about married life in the music business and how working as a musical unit can create some of the most impactful forms of art.
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Arizona Opera Podcast
Jun 28, 2023
Episode 7: Smash That Like Button
In today’s media dependent society overnight sensations are the new normal. These media platforms reach larger audiences than ever before, and success is now measured through Likes and Followers.
In this episode of UnMic’d, host Joe Specter is joined by Marco Cammorata, Classical tenor, multifaceted vocal artist, and founder of Youtube Channel “MarcoMeatball” and Cole Skory, Singer Songwriter and founder of Youtube sensation “The Skorys”, to discuss how the utilization of social media provides a pathway of connection between music and people. How can music of any genre tell a story? How can you navigate the vulnerability of putting yourself out there on social media musically? What advice do they have for aspiring social media entrepreneurs?
Tune in as we dive into the world of Youtube and social media, discovering what it means to be human in a social age.
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Arizona Opera Podcast
Jul 24, 2023
Pass the Plate
In this episode of UnMic’d, host Joe Specter is joined for a delectable discussion featuring Food Network Star and AZ Chef Beau Macmillan, and opera singer and food enthusiast, Kate Kinhan-Specter. Both discuss the crossroads between food and human connection, the importance of creating an environment in which all feel welcome, and the thought that goes into planning the perfect menu. From simple conversations around the table to elaborate dinner parties, no stone is left unturned as these two master chefs share their hearts and experience in and out of the kitchen.
You won’t leave hungry for answers after this episode of UnMic’d!
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Vanguardia America
Sep 17, 2022
S1 Ep7: Joe Specter, president and general director of Arizona Opera
In recent years, Arizona Opera has been working to diversify its productions, on-stage talent and audience in a way that better represents Arizona's increasingly diverse population. People of color, not counting those who identify as mixed race, are now about 45 percent of the state's residents. Vanguardia America host James E. Garcia interviewed Specter about its production of The Copper Queen during its 2021-22 season, how the opera was made into a film because of the pandemic, and how the show reflected the opera company's commitment to inclusivity.
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The Arts Scene Podcast with Lynette & Ari
Sep 26, 2023
Ep. 53 - Clayton Rodney talks about Arizona Opera’s production of “Frankenstein”
Ep. 53 - Clayton Rodney, Director of Production with Arizona Opera talks about the upcoming production of “Frankenstein”
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