The Fool and The Opera

26 Nov 2009

The Fool and The Opera (22 Nov 09) Episode 48

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Historical headliners, rival queens and a triumphal march. Join Blog Reviewer Paul Williamson to explore some of the historical events which have inspired operas by Handel, Donizetti and Verdi. As well we celebrate the birthday of a gay English composer and a regal Australian soprano. All that, and we hear from Warracknabeal’s most famous son.

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6 Mar 2010

John O’May talks about Stephen Sondheim

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Celebrated baritone John O’May has performed in more professional Sondheim productions than anyone else in the country. He’s played Bobby ...

6 Mar 2010

Stephen Sondheim Special Part 2

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Part 2 of the retrospective to celebrate Stephen Sondheim's 80th Birthday

6 Mar 2010

The Fool and The Opera Stephen Sondheim Special

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Stephen Sondheim turns 80 on March 22nd. This podcast of The Frequency charts Sondheim’s progression from lyricist on West Side ...