Current Episode Number: 2
Upload Date: May 7, 2007

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ABOUT THE SHOW: Go behind the scenes of one of the world's greatest opera companies. Designated by Congress as the "national opera," Washington National Opera's productions at Washington's Kennedy Center are some of the most-praised by critics and audiences alike. Our podcast gives you an exclusive look backstage and introduces you to some of the exceptional artists working at this world-class company.

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  Episode 2
  "Backstage With Jenufa Director David Alden"
  Length: 13:58



In this edition, Washington National Opera's Saul Lilienstein meets up with director David Alden backstage at the Kennedy Center for a wide-ranging interview about Alden's production of Janacek's Jenufa, playing at the Kennedy Center May 5-24, 2007. Winner of the Olivier Award for best opera production, this Jenufa is the "must-see" opera of the season! Especially if you've never heard of this marvel of an opera, take a few minutes to listen to what David Alden has to say about the composer, his own extremely moving stage interpretation, and why he thinks EVERYONE needs to see Jenufa! Visit www.dc-opera.org for additional details.

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  *PREVIOUS EDITION*
  Episode 1- "Die Walkure Press Conference"
  Length: 15:27



Placido Domingo, General Director of Washington National Opera, introduces the Opera's first podcast and shares with us his excitement about the company's American take on Wagner's Ring Cycle. We also hear excerpts from Washington National Opera's March 2007 press roundtable on Die Walkure featuring acclaimed director Francesca Zambello and performers Alan Held (Woton), Gidon Saks (Hunding), and Linda Watson (Brunnhilde) who all give us an intriguing glimpse into the process of mounting one of the world's greatest operas. Washington National Opera's production of Wagner's Die Walkure plays through April 17 at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. Maestro Domingo sings the role of Siegmund in the production. Visit www.dc-opera.org for additional details.

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