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Opera Unbound

28 Episodes

28 minutes | Jan 28, 2023
Getting to Know -Baritones
Mike explores the voices and repertoire of Baritones. Opera Unbound is a podcast that breaks the barriers between opera singers and the audience. We cover the process, challenges, stereotypes, and inspirations associated with opera. Rachelle Moss and Mike Heitmann co-host the opera podcasts and create videos. They have unique perspectives from which they will share experiences and thoughts. For more information and to help support the creation of these shows please visit our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/Operaunbound Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
37 minutes | Jan 8, 2023
Elixir Process Review
Mike and I discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of producing your own opera. Opera Unbound is a podcast that breaks the barriers between opera singers and the audience. We cover the process, challenges, stereotypes, and inspirations associated with opera. Rachelle Moss and Mike Heitmann co-host the opera podcasts and create videos. They have unique perspectives from which they will share experiences and thoughts. For more information and to help support the creation of these shows please visit our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/Operaunbound Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24 minutes | Sep 16, 2022
Elixir of Love Cast Interview
Mike and Rachelle interview Elixir of Love cast members Rob McPherson and Ivy Zhou. Opera Unbound is a podcast that breaks the barriers between opera singers and the audience. We cover the process, challenges, stereotypes, and inspirations associated with opera. Rachelle Moss and Mike Heitmann co-host the opera podcasts and create videos. They have unique perspectives from which they will share experiences and thoughts. For more information and to help support the creation of these shows please visit our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/Operaunbound Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
50 minutes | Mar 28, 2022
Gatekeeping
Mike and Rachelle discuss gatekeeping in the opera industry. Opera Unbound is a podcast that breaks the barriers between opera singers and the audience. We cover the process, challenges, stereotypes, and inspirations associated with opera. Rachelle Moss and Mike Heitmann co-host the opera podcasts and create videos. They have unique perspectives from which they will share experiences and thoughts. For more information and to help support the creation of these shows please visit our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/Operaunbound Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27 minutes | Feb 13, 2022
Opera Workout Playlist
Mike has carefully curated a playlist to pump you up! Opera Unbound is a podcast that breaks the barriers between opera singers and the audience. We cover the process, challenges, stereotypes, and inspirations associated with opera. Rachelle Moss and Mike Heitmann co-host the opera podcasts and create videos. They have unique perspectives from which they will share experiences and thoughts. For more information and to help support the creation of these shows please visit our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/Operaunbound Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21 minutes | Jan 28, 2022
The Glamorous Life?
Rachelle busts the myth that opera singers live a glamorous life. She dives into the details of how much money singers really make and what lifestyle they are able to afford. Opera Unbound is a podcast that breaks the barriers between opera singers and the audience. We cover the process, challenges, stereotypes, and inspirations associated with opera. Rachelle Moss and Mike Heitmann co-host the opera podcasts and create videos. They have unique perspectives from which they will share experiences and thoughts. For more information and to help support the creation of these shows please visit our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/Operaunbound Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
44 minutes | Nov 24, 2021
Bottoms Up!
Mike and I share some of opera's greatest odes to Alcohol. Opera Unbound is a podcast that breaks the barriers between opera singers and the audience. We cover the process, challenges, stereotypes, and inspirations associated with opera. Rachelle Moss and Mike Heitmann co-host the opera podcasts and create videos. They have unique perspectives from which they will share experiences and thoughts. For more information and to help support the creation of these shows please visit our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/Operaunbound Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16 minutes | Nov 20, 2021
The Science of Unamplified Singing
Opera Unbound is a podcast that breaks the barriers between opera singers and the audience. We cover the process, challenges, stereotypes, and inspirations associated with opera. Rachelle Moss and Mike Heitmann co-host the opera podcasts and create videos. They have unique perspectives from which they will share experiences and thoughts. Rachelle dives into the physics of acoustics to explain how opera singer's project their sound. For more information and to help support the creation of these shows please visit our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/Operaunbound Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20 minutes | Oct 23, 2021
Mike's Favorite Baritone and Bass Arias
Opera Unbound is a podcast that breaks the barriers between opera singers and the audience. We cover the process, challenges, stereotypes, and inspirations associated with opera. Rachelle Moss and Mike Heitmann co-host the opera podcasts and create videos. They have unique perspectives from which they will share experiences and thoughts. Mike shares and discusses his favorite baritone and bass arias. For more information and to help support the creation of these shows please visit our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/Operaunbound Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
38 minutes | Sep 24, 2021
Local Opera Scene
Opera Unbound is a podcast that breaks the barriers between opera singers and the audience. We cover the process, challenges, stereotypes, and inspirations associated with opera. Rachelle Moss and Mike Heitmann co-host the opera podcasts and create videos. They have unique perspectives from which they will share experiences and thoughts. We discuss all the great organizations that make up the Seattle Metro Opera Scene. For more information and to help support the creation of these shows please visit our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/Operaunbound Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
34 minutes | Aug 21, 2021
Elixir of Love
Opera Unbound is a podcast that breaks the barriers between opera singers and the audience. We cover the process, challenges, stereotypes, and inspirations associated with opera. Rachelle Moss and Mike Heitmann co-host the opera podcasts and create videos. They have unique perspectives from which they will share experiences and thoughts. Mike and Rachelle discuss their production of the Elixir of Love. For more information and to help support the creation of these shows please visit our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/Operaunbound Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
49 minutes | Jun 11, 2021
Opera is Dying
Opera Unbound is a podcast that breaks the barriers between opera singers and the audience. We cover the process, challenges, stereotypes, and inspirations associated with opera. Rachelle Moss and Mike Heitmann co-host the opera podcasts and create videos. They have unique perspectives from which they will share experiences and thoughts. We discuss the long and drawn out idea that opera is dying. We approached this topic from three perspectives: the cold hard facts of statistics, the philosophical approach, and looking at how opera persists through pop culture. For more information and to help support the creation of these shows please visit our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/Operaunbound Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10 minutes | May 28, 2021
Preparing a Role Part 3: The Music
Rachelle wraps up her discussion of preparing a role by sharing how she learns the music. Opera Unbound is a podcast that breaks the barriers between opera singers and the audience. We cover the process, challenges, stereotypes, and inspirations associated with opera. Rachelle Moss and Mike Heitmann co-host the opera podcasts and create videos. They have unique perspectives from which they will share experiences and thoughts. For more information and to help support the creation of these shows please visit our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/Operaunbound Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17 minutes | May 14, 2021
Role Preparation Part 2: Analyzing the Text
Opera Unbound is a podcast that breaks the barriers between opera singers and the audience. We cover the process, challenges, stereotypes, and inspirations associated with opera. Rachelle Moss and Mike Heitmann co-host the opera podcasts and create videos. They have unique perspectives from which they will share experiences and thoughts. This episode discusses techniques for preparing a role. For more information and to help support the creation of these shows please visit our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/Operaunbound Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
15 minutes | Apr 30, 2021
Overcoming Writer's Block
Opera Unbound is a podcast that breaks the barriers between opera singers and the audience. We cover the process, challenges, stereotypes, and inspirations associated with opera. Rachelle Moss and Mike Heitmann co-host the opera podcasts and create videos. They have unique perspectives from which they will share experiences and thoughts. Mike walks you through a sometimes frustrating process of dealing with Writer's Block. For more information and to help support the creation of these shows please visit our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/Operaunbound Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9 minutes | Apr 16, 2021
Post Covid Musimgs
Opera Unbound is a podcast that breaks the barriers between opera singers and the audience. We cover the process, challenges, stereotypes, and inspirations associated with opera. Rachelle Moss and Mike Heitmann co-host the opera podcasts and create videos. They have unique perspectives from which they will share experiences and thoughts. We share our thoughts on the new direction of the opera industry post Covid-19. For more information and to help support the creation of these shows please visit our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/Operaunbound Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30 minutes | Mar 22, 2021
Story Time
Opera Unbound is a podcast that breaks the barriers between opera singers and the audience. We cover the process, challenges, stereotypes, and inspirations associated with opera. Rachelle Moss and Mike Heitmann co-host the opera podcasts and create videos. They have unique perspectives from which they will share experiences and thoughts. We share stories about mishaps on stage during operas we've performed in. For more information and to help support the creation of these shows please visit our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/Operaunbound Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16 minutes | Feb 25, 2021
Adapting Works Pt. 2: Character Development
Opera Unbound is a podcast that breaks the barriers between opera singers and the audience. We cover the process, challenges, stereotypes, and inspirations associated with opera. Rachelle Moss and Mike Heitmann co-host the opera podcasts and create videos. They have unique perspectives from which they will share experiences and thoughts. Mike dives deeper into the process of adapting operas for modern audiences. In this episode he talks about character development from the perspective of the librettist. For more information and to help support the creation of these shows please visit our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/Operaunbound Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
38 minutes | Feb 12, 2021
Heartless Operas
Opera Unbound is a podcast that breaks the barriers between opera singers and the audience. We cover the process, challenges, stereotypes, and inspirations associated with opera. Rachelle Moss and Mike Heitmann co-host the opera podcasts and create videos. They have unique perspectives from which they will share experiences and thoughts. We discuss operas where the main plot does not include love. For more information and to help support the creation of these shows please visit our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/Operaunbound Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
56 minutes | Oct 30, 2020
Spooky Scenes Playlist
Mike and I created  a special playlist with the spookiest scenes from operas. From Der Freischuetz to Lizze Borden we bring you a Halloween Hour of Horror. Opera Unbound is a podcast that breaks the barriers between opera singers and the audience. We cover the process, challenges, stereotypes, and inspirations associated with opera. Rachelle Moss and Mike Heitmann co-host the opera podcasts and create videos. They have unique perspectives from which they will share experiences and thoughts. For more information and to help support the creation of these shows please visit our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/Operaunbound Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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