Berlin is the setting for my 4th podcast where I was singing in a new production of Gounod’s Faust at the Staatsoper. In this episode I chat with Bass René Pape and Conductor Alain Altinoglu. Alain discusses his transition from rehearsal pianist to conductor, while René talks about his long career as a prominent opera singer.
René’s official web site – http://renepape.com
Joining me in this episode, are my friends, Bass-Baritone John Relyea and Composer/Conductor Thomas Adès. This episode was filmed in July 2008 while we were in London performing Stravinsky’s The Rake’s Progress at the Royal Opera, Covent Garden. John discusses preparing for his debut performance of Nick Shadow, while Thom discusses managing his hectic schedule as an itinerate conductor.
