Inside Opera

Inside Opera


Latest Episodes

Robin Guarino: Directing as Activism
September 02, 2020

American opera director Robin Guarino chats with Evans about her work both on and off the stage.

Gregory Spears: Modern Masterpieces
August 24, 2020

American composer Gregory Spears chats with Evans about his rise into the opera world and two of his most notable works: Fellow Travelers, which Cincinnati Opera premiered in 2015, and Castor and Patience, which Cincinnati Opera will premiere in its 2021

Isabel Leonard: Constructing a Character
August 17, 2020

Grammy Award-winning opera singer Isabel Leonard chats with Evans about how to approach each role with compassion.

Marie-France Lefebvre: Working with the Coach
August 10, 2020

Evans sits down with vocal coach, collaborative pianist, conductor, and long-time friend Marie-France Lefebvre.

Talise Trevigne: Baseball Mom and Opera Star
August 03, 2020

American soprano and self-described baseball mom Talise Trevigne chats with Evans about her early love of ballet, rise to opera stardom, passion for new music, and unconditional support for her son

David Effron: Cincinnati's Own Conducting Legend
July 27, 2020

Famed Cincinnati-born conductor and educator David Effron recounts his astounding and, at times, hilarious behind-the-scenes stories from working with some of the top singers of the 20th century.

Vita Tzykun: On Design
July 06, 2020

Evans chats with theatrical designer Vita Tzykun about her life, artistic upbringing, and creative process.

Daniela Candillari: Across the Musical Globe
June 12, 2020

In this episode of Inside Opera, Evans Mirageas and Yugoslavian-born conductor Daniela Candillari explore her wide-reaching musical career that spans continents and genres.

David Charles Abell: Storytelling
July 31, 2019

Evans sits down with David Charles Abell, his friend for over thirty-five years, to discuss their overlapping careers, shared experiences living in London, and frequent collaborations.

Amor de la Vida: An Interview with Ramon Tebar
July 31, 2019

A conversation on music, life, and loving what you do.