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Opera Shop host Darren Hellwege talks with Caitlyn Vincent, author of the new book "Opera Wars: Inside the World of Opera and the Battles For It's Future." Caitlyn's career as a singer, director and teacher gives her a special view of opera, and she also spoke with many in the world of opera. What's the state of opera? What problems are there and how are they best addressed? The book is an unflinching look at the art, but is also full of fun insider stories about the drama both on stage and behind the scenes. Official publisher page for "Opera Wars"
Music News From NPR
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Four years ago, the boy band went silent — but not before setting off a chain reaction that would reshape the pop market, conquer the Grammys and prime the world for an inevitable comeback. -
Book Binder, who died March 3, was known for Southern blues and hillbilly music, and great story telling. He recorded with Fresh Air in 1987, playing music and reflecting on his career on the road.
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The "Because I Got High" rapper made waves in 2023 with the album and song "Lemon Pound Cake," using home video to mock a police raid on his Ohio home. The deputies lost their civil suit against him. -
The Grammy-winning singer describes herself as a "53-year-old woman who is maneuvering her career the way she wants to, how she wants to." Scott's new album is To Whom This May Concern. -
This week, the biggest chart news revolves around Harry Styles all the time. Other artists, occasionally. -
Led by Taylor Meier's soft, raspy voice, the folk band shares a range of material, including an old song that still rings true a decade later. -
NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts have inspired a family-owned grocery store to put on live music in the produce section. -
In a conversation with pianist Lara Downes, the New Yorker staff writer says music in America will keep evolving as long as the country keeps an open door to new people and new sounds. -
Irish Times writer Patrick Freyne shares his recommendations for music out of Ireland. -
The band Huntr/x from the hit Netflix film "KPop Demon Hunters" went from a group no one had ever heard of to one of the biggest pop acts of 2025. Now their hit 'Golden' has won a Grammy and an Oscar.
Classical News From KMUC
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"Opera Shop" host Darren Hellwege talks with Matt Haney, who is directing two performances of Puccini's La Boheme with the Ozarks Lyric Opera in Springfield next weekend. https://ozarkslyricopera.com/la-boheme
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"Opera Shop" host Darren Hellwege visits with some of the talented young people bringing a production of Gian Carlo Menoti's "Amahl and the Night Visitors" to Columbia. The production will be Dec. 5th and 6th at First Baptist Church of Columbia. Our guests are Molly Symmonds (Ahmal) Kennedy Kinnick (mother) and Carter Thiemann, who is the pianist. -
Darren Hellwege, host of The Opera Shop, talks with Greg Campbell of the Lyric Opera of Kansas City about their run of "Madame Butterfly," this Friday through Sunday at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Lyric Opera of Kansas City -
Darren Hellwege, host of The Opera Shop, talks with Anh Le of Opera Theatre of St. Louis about fall events with OTSL and how she discovered her love for opera through our public broadcasting colleagues. -
Darren Hellwege of The Opera Shop talks with Christina Casey Ray, who teaches vocal music at Mizzou and is co-founder of Landlocked Opera.
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