Getting Into Opera

Getting Into Opera

What makes an opera performance great?

From perfecting pronunciation to understanding character motivation, every detail counts. GBH Music partnered with Boston Lyric Opera, New England Conservatory of Music, and legendary opera singers Patricia Racette, Susan Graham, and Davóne Tines to explore an extraordinary art form.

The first episode drops Monday, September 1st on the GBH Music YouTube channel. Subscribe to be notified when we publish new episodes!

Getting Into Opera with Patricia Racette: Puccini's "Mi chiamano Mimi"

Soprano Emily M. Jensen sings Mimi's charming and emotional introductory aria from Puccini's "La Bohème," in a masterclass with opera icon Patricia Racette!
Getting Into Opera with Susan Graham: Bizet's "Seguidilla"

Mezzo-soprano Mary Kray sings the seductive "Seguidilla" from Georges Bizet's "Carmen," in a masterclass with the inimitable mezzo Susan Graham.

Getting Into Opera

Getting Into Opera with Davóne Tines: Donizetti's "Ah! Mes amis"