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Elizabeth Futral, Soprano
Julia interviews coloratura soprano Elizabeth Futral, who has graced the world’s preeminent stages, including the Metropolitan Opera, Deutsche Oper Berlin, and San Francisco Opera. In this interview, Elizabeth Futral discusses her involvement with a new concert series, the Salastina Society (in Los Angeles), what she thinks about before singing an
Dick Van Dyke, Ed Asner, Ashley Brown, Richard Sherman, Connie Stevens, Stefanie Powers, Gary Greene, Debra Greene, and more!
Jennifer interviews Dick Van Dyke, Ed Asner, Ashley Brown, Richard Sherman, Connie Stevens, Stefanie Powers, Gary Greene, Debra Greene, and Seth Bronstein at the Jr. Philharmonic Orchestra’s 73rd Anniversary Concert Spectacular at Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Vladimir Chernov, Baritone
Julia inteviews renowned baritone Vladimir Chernov, who has graced the world’s leading stages, including La Scala, The Metropolitan Opera, Kirov Opera, Royal Opera House, and Vienna State Opera. This month, he appears in Los Angeles Opera’s world premiere of Il Postino, by Daniel Catán. In this interview, he discusses why
Nadine Sierra, Soprano
Julia interviews Nadine Sierra following her performance at the Loren L. Zachary competition in Los Angeles, where she took the first place prize. In this interview, Nadine discusses how she got started singing, what she finds most challenging about performing, and her favorite music. Earlier this year, Nadine Sierra was
Time for Three, String Trio
Jennifer interviewed and filmed performances by Time for Three, a string trio featuring Zach De Pue (violin), Nick Kendall (violin), and Ranaan Meyer (double bass). To date, the group has performed more than two hundred engagements as diverse as its music: from featured guest soloists with The Philadelphia Orchestra to
Sheri Greenawald, Director of San Francisco Opera Center & The Merola Program
Julia interviews Sheri Greenawald, the Director of the San Fransisco Opera Center and of the Merola Young Artist Program. In this interview, she discusses what it takes to make it as an opera singer, her experiences teaching, and what she thinks about iCadenza’s goals.