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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"
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The rapper Ye was announced as the headliner for the Wireless Festival in London. He's gained notoriety over the years for his antisemitic comments and activities glorifying Nazis. -
On his new album of songs written for the vocal group Roomful of Teeth, Gabriel Kahane imagines a hotel populated by eccentric guests. This story first aired on All Things Considered on April 3, 2026.
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British-Sudanese soul singer Elmiene talks about his new album, 'Sounds for Someone,' making connections and how he was able to finally ask the key questions about his relationship with his father.
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Independent venue closures, social media algorithms and the rise of generative AI are all part of an ecosystem that artists say is becoming increasingly difficult for working musicians to weather. -
iPods were all the rage 20 years ago, but Apple discontinued them in 2022. Claire Hughes is refurbishing old, used iPods and sharing what she finds on them. -
On a new album, the experimental vocal group Roomful of Teeth and songwriter Gabriel Kahane take up residence in a multidimensional hotel with a time-traveling elevator and a quirky clientele. -
There's a lot more to "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" than "peanuts and Cracker Jack." -
On the heels of a new memoir sharing the recipes of a rich cultural life, rap's first tour guide talks aging with the culture, seeing its influence all over, Basquiat's lasting legacy and gatekeeping. -
If you think you know "Machinehead" and "Glycerine," prepare to be surprised by these Tiny Desk arrangements of beloved alt-rock hits. -
Singer and actress Brandy speaks with NPR's A Martinez about her memoir, Phases, which charts her journey to stardom from singing in church in rural Mississippi to the bright lights of Hollywood.
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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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