High Note Hilarity
Classical mayhem ensues as we welcome the eccentric genius Maestro Tomaso Tetredreeziniskayevskikovich Smith for reflections on a long career that apparently includes my wife Jayne, and various operatic connections with other unusual characters. Laugh along with us!
Top Of The Tree
Jayne and I will have the pleasure of joining many others in celebrating a landmark birthday in Cincinnati with a great friend, and accomplished impressario Evans Mirageas. His career in classical music is amazing, and it is a treat to share our Profile conversation from a bit back. Remarkable connections and accomplishments, and a whole lot more from a remarkable storyteller. Very special!
Light and Lyric
We put the spotlight on the Lyric Opera's upcoming production of “The Barber of Seville” with Director of Marketing Greg Campbell and learn more about him, the Lyric's season and the current version of Rossini's classic comedic opera. Enjoy!
The Path to Romeo et Juliette
A wonderful conversation with the General Director and CEO of The Lyric Opera of Kansas City. Their production of "Romeo et Juliette" is staged on March 9th, 15th, and 17th. We discuss her distinguished career, the past, present, and future of The Lyric Opera, and the oustanding 2024 season. Enlightening and enjoyable!
An Impresario’s Tale
A fascinating conversation with my good friend Evans, a fixture at the top levels of classical music for decades. From record stores to record executive, and on to artistic directorships and consulting with the top symphonies and opera companies in the world, a humorous and heartfelt chat filled with great personalities and locales. Bravo!
Adapting, Enjoying, and Persevering
The recurring husband and wife banter session this time around focuses on adapting to injury and circumstance, our love affair with our dogs, and yearning for the things we are missing right now while embracing what we can enjoy.
A Mix of Our Current Challenge and Embracing Voices
We are in a strange and challenging place right now. Get a couples
view of how we take them in, and work through them, while balancing our
lives with the enjoyment of discussing singing with someone who knows.
Commitment, Aspiration, and Success in Wildly Varied Fields
Focused from a young age with a passion for music, Jayne Siemens took that drive to great
accomplishment in the hyper-competitive world of opera. While still maintaining that passion, she shifted
course to become a successful business owner. On a far lesser note, she eventually married the host of this
podcast.