COC Podcasts
Music from the Decca label is featured prominently in this series of programs in which we explore our current season and the artists taking part in it.
Hosted by Gianna Wichelow and Gianmarco Segato of the COC, the podcasts cover the stories and backgrounds of the operas we are performing, and feature interviews with members of the casts and creative teams.
COC podcasts are designed to be enjoyed by all, especially by listeners who are newer to this exciting artform.
July 23, 2010
2010/2011 Season Preview, Part One
Part one of the COC’s 2010/2011 season preview. Listen to excerpts from our fall and winter operas:
Aida,
Death in Venice,
The Magic Flute and
Nixon in China with information about casting and the productions you’ll be seeing. Hosted by Gianna Wichelow and Gianmarco Segato.
July 23, 2010
2010/2011 Season Preview, Part Two
Part two of the COC’s 2010/2011 season preview. Listen to excerpts from our spring 2011 operas:
La Cenerentola,
Ariadne auf Naxos and
Orfeo ed Euridice with information about casting and the productions you’ll be seeing. Hosted by Gianna Wichelow and Gianmarco Segato.
July 23, 2010
Patrick Carfizzi Interview
Bass-
baritone Patrick Carfizzi (Giorgio Talbot in our spring 2010 production of
Maria Stuarda) speaks with the COC's Katherine Semcesen about "Artsleaf", his new virtual artist mentoring project.
June 15, 2010
Father's Day Podcast, Part One
In this four-part podcast Gianna Wichelow and Gianmarco Segato introduce opera excerpts inspired by the father-child relationship. In part one we hear excerpts from
Luisa Miller and
Die Walküre.
June 15, 2010
Father's Day Podcast, Part Two
Part two of our Father's Day podcast, with excerpts from
Louise, Don Giovanni and
La Traviata.
June 15, 2010
Father's Day Podcast, Part Three
Part three of our Father's Day podcast, with excerpts from
Don Carlos, Lakmé and
Rigoletto.
June 15, 2010
Father's Day Podcast, Part Four
Part four of our Father's Day podcast, with excerpts from
Gianni Schicchi and
Pélleas et Mélisande.
May 7, 2010
Mother's Day Podcast, Part Two
Gianna Wichelow and Gianmarco Segato share some of their favourite mother/child scenes in opera in this second of three podcasts.
May 7, 2010
Mother's Day Podcast, Part Three
Gianna Wichelow and Gianmarco Segato share some of their favourite mother/child scenes in opera in this second of three podcasts.
May 7, 2010
Mother's Day Podcast, Part One
Gianna Wichelow and Gianmarco Segato share some of their favourite mother/child scenes in opera, in this first of three podcasts.
May 6, 2010
COC Book Club: The Other Queen, Part Two
Part two of a conversation with Patrick Carfizzi, who is Giorgio Talbot in the COC's production of
Maria Stuarda. He joins the COC's Jennifer Dougall, Katherine Semcesen, and Gianna Wichelow in conversation about Philippa Gregory's novel
The Other Queen, which was the first book in the
COC's new book club.
May 6, 2010
COC Book Club: The Other Queen, Part One
Part one of a conversation with Patrick Carfizzi, who is Giorgio Talbot in the COC's production of
Maria Stuarda. He joins the COC's Jennifer Dougall, Katherine Semcesen, and Gianna Wichelow in conversation about Philippa Gregory's novel
The Other Queen, which was the first book in the
COC's new book club.
April 27, 2010
Paul Groves, Part Two
Part two of a conversation with American
tenor Paul Groves, in which he discusses his career in opera and the title role of Idomeneo, which he sings with the COC this spring.
April 27, 2010
Paul Groves, Part One
Part one of a conversation with American
tenor Paul Groves, in which he discusses his career in opera and the title role of Idomeneo, which he sings with the COC this spring.
April 22, 2010
The Flying Dutchman
Gianna Wichelow talks with COC music director Johannes Debus about
The Flying Dutchman, which is playing at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts this spring.
March 12, 2010
Idomeneo, Part Two
The discussion continues around W. A. Mozart's magnificent Idomeneo, with a detailed
synopsis, musical excerpts and information about the production the COC is presenting during our spring 2010 season.
March 12, 2010
Idomeneo, Part One
Part one of our discussion about W. A. Mozart's magnificent
Idomeneo, with a detailed
synopsis, musical excerpts and information about the production the COC is presenting during our spring 2010 season.
March 10, 2010
Maria Stuarda, Part Two
The conversation continues around Gaetano Donizetti's Tudor tale,
Maria Stuarda, with a detailed
synopsis, musical excerpts and information about the production the COC is presenting during our spring 2010 season.
March 10, 2010
Maria Stuarda, Part One
Part one of our discussion about Gaetano Donizetti's Tudor tale,
Maria Stuarda, with a detailed
synopsis, musical excerpts and information about the production the COC is presenting during our spring 2010 season.
March 8, 2010
The Flying Dutchman
A general discussion about Richard Wagner's mysterious and romantic The Flying Dutchman, with a detailed synopsis, musical excerpts and information about the COC's acclaimed production, the first offering of our spring 2010 season.
March 2, 2010
Johannes Debus, Part One
Part one of a two-part conversation with Johannes Debus, the COC's Music Director. In this first half, Johannes describes the warm welcome he has received within the company and talks about his early life, leading up to the start of his conducting career.
March 2, 2010
Johannes Debus, Part Two
The second half of our conversation with Johannes Debus, the COC's music director, who will be leading the company's production of The Flying Dutchman this spring.
January 6, 2010
Interview with John Kriter, Part One
Part one of our interview with Canadian tenor John Kriter, in which he talks about the role of Goro in Madama Butterfly (a role he sang with the COC during the Fall 2009 production), the role of Spoletta in Tosca and comprimario roles.
January 6, 2010
Interview with John Kriter, Part Two
In part two of our interview with Canadian tenor John Kriter, John takes us through his development as an opera singer, and what makes him such a proficient duster!
January 6, 2010
Interview with John Kriter, Part Three
Part three of our interview with Canadian tenor John Kriter, in which he talks about roles he'd love to sing in the future, his experience of performing in the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, and the joy of working with the young artists of the COC's Ensemble Studio.
December 9, 2009
Carmen, Part One
Part one of two of our general discussion about Bizet’s Carmen, with a detailed synopsis, illustrated with musical excerpts.
December 9, 2009
Carmen, Part Two
In part two of two of this podcast, we continue our exploration of Bizet's opera, illustrated with musical excerpts.
December 9, 2009
Otello, Part One
Part one of our general discussion about Verdi's Otello, with a detailed synopsis, illustrated with musical excerpts.
December 9, 2009
Otello, Part Two
In part two of this podcast, we continue our exploration of Verdi's opera, illustrated with musical excerpts.
December 9, 2009
Otello, Part Three
Enjoy musical highlights and experience the story of Otello with the COC's Gianna Wichelow and Gianmarco Segato in part three of this podcast.
December 9, 2009
Otello, Part Four
In part four of this podcast, Gianna and Gianmarco continue their look into this Verdi masterpiece.
For earlier COC music podcasts, visit Universal Music's website at getmusic.ca/classical.