Best Minnesota Opera Podcasts (2025)

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Living the Vision (w/Ryan Taylor) 56:50

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In the final episode of season one, Rick and Jared reflect on their experiences and conversations from the first eleven episodes. In addition to identifying common themes, surprising topics, and validating conversations, they run through some topics they are interested in covering in a future season! Later, they are joined by Ryan Taylor, MN Opera’…

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Answering Young Artists' Questions 35:29

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On this episode, Rick and Jared sit down to answer some of the outstanding questions posed by Minnesota Opera’s Youth Opera alumni. From career building questions to vocal health-related concerns, this lightning round Q&A covers a variety of topics that are important to young artists. Hosts: Rick X. Hoops, Jared Mikach Producer: Rocky Jones -- New …

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Work-Life Balance in Production Spaces (w/Joseph Li & Karen Quisenberry) 1:11:52

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In this episode of crescendo: building the future of the arts, Rick and Jared talk about finding work-life balance in artistic spaces. They speak to the importance of sleep, nutrition, advocating for yourself, setting and upholding boundaries, and other often ignored topics that are key to maintaining a sustainable career and healthy life. They wil…

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The Business Side of a Career in the Arts (w/Siena Forest) 1:06:03

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On this episode of crescendo: building the future of the arts, Rick and Jared take it to the business side of things. From stipend amounts and price setting, to income tracking, to networking and building a business, they get into the nitty-gritty subjects we wish we had learned sooner. They also talk to local soprano and Development Officer at Min…

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Finding Balance as an Artist-Educator (w/Sara Sawyer) 58:05

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On this episode of crescendo: building the future of the arts, Rick and Jared discuss how to find balance as an artist who is also a teacher. They will talk about their journeys into arts education, address common misconceptions, and break down the changes they’ve noticed in our teaching styles over time. Later in the episode, they will chat with f…

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Fostering Authentic Community Engagement (w/Dr. Darius Gillard) 47:39

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On this episode of crescendo: building the future of the arts, Rick and Jared discuss the importance of community engagement in nonprofit organizations. They talk about some pitfalls that organizations can fall into, some alternative ways of engagement, and why these topics and practices are important for young artists to be aware of. Later in the …

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Parenthood and Caregiving in the Performing Arts (w/Bergen Baker) 58:58

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On this week's episode of crescendo: building the future of the arts, Jared and Rick discuss balancing parenthood and caregiving in the performing arts. They chat about their own limited experiences with caregiving and identify a variety of different caregiving responsibilities—from parenting children to elder care to community care and beyond. Ric…

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Developing a Versatile Skill Set (w/Symone Harcum) 51:24

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On today's episode of crescendo, Jared and Rick will discuss the importance of being a versatile artist, from different vocal techniques to acting to a variety of special talents. They will talk about how they’ve used their varied knowledge and experiences to inform every aspect of their art making. Later in the episode, they will speak with sopran…

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Giving and Taking Artistic Feedback (w/Charles H. Eaton) 1:01:40

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On this episode of crescendo, Jared and Rick discuss moving through defensiveness, learning to be directable, showing respect in artistic spaces, and teaching in a variety of styles. They’ll chat about their experiences with ageism, the differences between earned respect and assumed respect, and finding their own ways to learn that fit their own pe…

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Maintaining a Positive Self-Image (w/Keely Futterer) 1:02:16

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On this episode of crescendo, Jared and Rick talk about a common challenge for young artists: maintaining a positive self-image. They'll open up about some of their own struggles with self-esteem as young artists and give tips to building confidence and managing negative self-talk. This episode's guest, soprano and Resident Artist, Keely Futterer (…

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Finding Success as an Artist (w/Jeremiah Sanders) 57:53

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Welcome back to the second episode of Minnesota Opera’s new podcast, crescendo: building the future of the arts! This podcast aims to provide artists of any age with current perspectives in navigating performance art industries. On this episode, Rick and Jared talk about how to define success as an artist. They will explore images of success in the…

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Introductions and Finding Your Path (w/Rocky Jones) 1:04:41

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Welcome to Minnesota Opera's new podcast, crescendo: building the future of the arts! crescendo is a new podcast that aims to provide young artists and anyone curious about a career in the arts with current perspectives on navigating performance art industries. On today's episode, join our hosts Rick and Jared as they talk about their personal jour…

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TRAILER: crescendo drops Tuesday, April 16!!! 1:18

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Let’s shake things up! Welcome to Minnesota Opera's brand new podcast, crescendo: building the future of the arts. Hosts Rick X. Hoops (they/he) and Jared Miller (he/him) are both members of the Impact team at MN Opera, who have been friends for nearly 10 years. They are also two young, queer artists and educators who prioritize creating affirming,…

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Dad's In the House: The Revolutionists - Prime Productions 37:41

2+ y ago37:41

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Our second episode of Dad's in the House has our host (Damon Runnals - owner of Minnesota Playlist) and good friend Konrad Case heading to Park Square Theatre in the shining city of St. Paul where they enjoy a performance of The Revolutionists, presented by Prime Productions.

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Dad's in the House: Feast - Walking Shadow Theatre Company 35:00

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Our kickoff episode of Dad's in the House has our host (Damon Runnals - owner of Minnesota Playlist) and good friend John Zeiler heading to Black Forest Inn where they eat heartily and enjoy a performance of Feast, presented by Walking Shadow Theatre Company.

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Playlist Presents: Skylark Opera Theater Episode 4 22:39

5+ y ago22:39

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Host and board member Matt Belanger talks with Skylark Opera Theater Artistic Director Robert Neu for an eye-opening discussion about how arts organizations cover the cost of performances when ticket sales only pay for a fraction. They also discuss how the current economic climate makes the support of individual donors more crucial than ever.…

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Playlist Presents: Skylark Opera Theater Episode 3 22:35

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Host and board member Matt Belanger talks with Robert Neu about the unique nature of his role as Artistic Director for Skylark Opera Theater. Get behind-the-scenes insight into what it takes to put on a Skylark performance – including a few surprises!

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Playlist Presents: Skylark Opera Theater Episode 2 20:47

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In this episode, host Matt Belanger continues his conversation with former Skylark Opera Theater board president and long-time board member Ann Spencer who updates us on Skylark’s mission and looks ahead to the future, including a special celebration to mark 40 years of performances in the Twin Cities.…

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Playlist Presents: Skylark Opera Theater Episode 1 20:42

6y ago20:42

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In Skylark Opera Theater’s first podcast, host Matt Belanger sits down with former board president and long-time board member Ann Spencer to talk about the beginnings of the arts organization that’s been bringing performances to the Twin Cities for 40 years.

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Playlist Presents: The Ordway and 42nd Street Ep. 6 47:01

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Episode Six, Part I 42nd Street costume designer, Emilio Sosa, talks with the Ordway’s Director of Education and Associate Producer, Kelli Foster Warder, about his background and how to tell stories through costumes. Episode Six, Part II 42nd Street Director Michael Heitzman and Choreographer, Jared Grimes, talk with Kelli Foster Warder, the Ordway…

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Playlist Presents: The Ordway and 42nd Street Ep 5 33:37

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The Ordway’s Director of Education and Associate Producer Kelli Foster Warder talks 42nd Street with Director Michael Heitzman. He discusses the story and vision of this remastered production.

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Playlist Presents: The Ordway and 42nd Street Ep. 4 24:34

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Choreographer Jared Grimes talks with the Ordway’s Director of Education and Producing Associate Kelli Foster Warder about creating the show out of the feet of these unique dancers, the opportunity to open up a gateway to tap for the people of this generation and what 42nd Street means to him. #tapisback…

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Playlist Presents: The Ordway and 42nd Street Ep 3 35:21

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Actors Bekah Gudim, Maddie Hillligoss, talk with the Ordway’s Director of Education and Producing Associate, Kelli Foster-Warder about tap dancing, the prominence it has had in their lives and in the brand new story of the beloved Broadway classic 42nd Street – an Ordway Original. When actors Lamont Brown and Annie Jo Ermel join the conversation, t…

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Playlist Presents: The Ordway and 42nd Street Ep. 1 21:51

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Rod Kaats, the Ordway’s Producing Artistic Director talks about Broadway at the Ordway and the not-to-be-missed reimagined production of the classic Broadway musical 42nd Street – which starts performances on Tuesday July 25 and runs through Aug.11.

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Playlist Presents: The Ordway and 42nd Street Ep. 2 31:06

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Performers Phillip Attmore and Kimberly Immanuel, who play Billy and Peggy In the Ordway’s production of 42nd Street, discuss diverse representation on stage and recreating these iconic characters in this exciting new version of the classic musical.

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Minnesota Operacast: Episode 2

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Welcome to the second episode of Minnesota Operacast, your look inside the world of opera. This episode is hosted by President and General Director Kevin Ramach, Artistic Director Dale Johnson, and Teaching Artist Bergen Baker. We go indepth about the Red Wing Community Residency, some of the generous grants we’ve recently received, and recall a fe…

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Minnesota Operacast: Episode 1 — The Power of the Mess

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Welcome to the first episode of Minnesota Operacast, your look inside the world of opera. Hosted by Michael Christie and Rob Ainsley, this podcast will bring you enlightening conversations with the people that make opera happen, from directors to the stars of the show. Join us in our first episode as we talk with director Michael Cavanagh about Man…

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Living the Vision (w/Ryan Taylor) 56:50

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Answering Young Artists' Questions 35:29

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Work-Life Balance in Production Spaces (w/Joseph Li & Karen Quisenberry) 1:11:52

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The Business Side of a Career in the Arts (w/Siena Forest) 1:06:03

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Finding Balance as an Artist-Educator (w/Sara Sawyer) 58:05

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Fostering Authentic Community Engagement (w/Dr. Darius Gillard) 47:39

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Parenthood and Caregiving in the Performing Arts (w/Bergen Baker) 58:58

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Developing a Versatile Skill Set (w/Symone Harcum) 51:24

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Giving and Taking Artistic Feedback (w/Charles H. Eaton) 1:01:40

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Maintaining a Positive Self-Image (w/Keely Futterer) 1:02:16

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Finding Success as an Artist (w/Jeremiah Sanders) 57:53

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Introductions and Finding Your Path (w/Rocky Jones) 1:04:41

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TRAILER: crescendo drops Tuesday, April 16!!! 1:18

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Dad's In the House: The Revolutionists - Prime Productions 37:41

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Dad's in the House: Feast - Walking Shadow Theatre Company 35:00

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Playlist Presents: Skylark Opera Theater Episode 4 22:39

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Playlist Presents: Skylark Opera Theater Episode 3 22:35

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Playlist Presents: Skylark Opera Theater Episode 2 20:47

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Playlist Presents: Skylark Opera Theater Episode 1 20:42

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Playlist Presents: The Ordway and 42nd Street Ep. 6 47:01

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Playlist Presents: The Ordway and 42nd Street Ep 5 33:37

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Playlist Presents: The Ordway and 42nd Street Ep. 4 24:34

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Playlist Presents: The Ordway and 42nd Street Ep 3 35:21

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Playlist Presents: The Ordway and 42nd Street Ep. 1 21:51

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Playlist Presents: The Ordway and 42nd Street Ep. 2 31:06

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Minnesota Operacast: Episode 2

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Minnesota Operacast: Episode 1 — The Power of the Mess