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Opera WheresThe Yannick Formula | What I want to say about Yannick Nezet Seguin for long.To every young conductor who genuinely loves music: your enthusiasm matters, and it shows. Keep going. It pays off. Popularity doesn't always display the rightsSend Aulinda a Text MessageSupport the showEmail: aulindatang@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/skr_frv/Twitter (now day X): https://twitter.com/aulinda_wFeel free to follow me on social medias! #aulindaspick I do opera recommendations!2025-07-3022 minOpera WheresCards, Ghosts, and Obsession | Tchaikovsky’s Queen of SpadesSend Aulinda a Text MessageSupport the showEmail: aulindatang@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/skr_frv/Twitter (now day X): https://twitter.com/aulinda_wFeel free to follow me on social medias! #aulindaspick I do opera recommendations!2025-06-2717 minOpera WheresSalome was not your Object | Met’s SalomeSend Aulinda a Text MessageSupport the showEmail: aulindatang@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/skr_frv/Twitter (now day X): https://twitter.com/aulinda_wFeel free to follow me on social medias! #aulindaspick I do opera recommendations!2025-06-0216 minOpera WheresDie Zauberflöte: Too Many Birds, Just Enough FluteOverall it's fun to watch because at the end of the day it's still one of the best operas ever!!!! Send Aulinda a Text MessageSupport the showEmail: aulindatang@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/skr_frv/Twitter (now day X): https://twitter.com/aulinda_wFeel free to follow me on social medias! #aulindaspick I do opera recommendations!2025-04-3017 min
Opera WheresPastel Marriage - Marriage of FigaroI feel like I'm already up to this point that concerns about what I should do start to rise within me... any suggestions?Send Aulinda a Text MessageSupport the showEmail: aulindatang@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/skr_frv/Twitter (now day X): https://twitter.com/aulinda_wFeel free to follow me on social medias! #aulindaspick I do opera recommendations!2025-04-2117 min
Opera WheresSea? Sing? Sink? Met’s Moby-DickIf I have time I would actually read Mobi-Dick because it is just so interesting. However it is too long... If I have time, if....Send Aulinda a Text MessageSupport the showEmail: aulindatang@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/skr_frv/Twitter (now day X): https://twitter.com/aulinda_wFeel free to follow me on social medias! #aulindaspick I do opera recommendations!2025-04-1014 min
Opera WheresContemporary Aida = No LoveThe title might be a little misleading... But anyways they are great singersLink for the Triumphal March I played: https://youtu.be/HqNa9Cpa3L8I think this production is also what I had for my first Aida, love it!Send Aulinda a Text MessageSupport the showEmail: aulindatang@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/skr_frv/Twitter (now day X): https://twitter.com/aulinda_wFeel free to follow me on social medias! #aulindaspick I do opera recommendations!2025-03-2617 min
Opera WheresFedelio at the MetHi I'm back!Something I'm urge to say is that Ying Fang is both an absolutely amazing singer and person! She's really nice and welling to talk to her audience. Wish she can get more major roles in the future seasonsSend Aulinda a Text MessageSupport the showEmail: aulindatang@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/skr_frv/Twitter (now day X): https://twitter.com/aulinda_wFeel free to follow me on social medias! #aulindaspick I do opera recommendations!2025-03-1714 min
Opera WheresJudging Met’s 25-26 RepertoiresOfficially finished this 3000 words script yippee Send Aulinda a Text MessageSupport the showEmail: aulindatang@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/skr_frv/Twitter (now day X): https://twitter.com/aulinda_wFeel free to follow me on social medias! #aulindaspick I do opera recommendations!2025-02-2418 min
Opera WheresJudging Met’s 25-26 New ProductionsMichael Spyres sings Wagner: Lohengrin: "Mein lieber Schwan": https://youtu.be/VnUv_Uib434My script can't be 7 pages long ;-;Send Aulinda a Text MessageSupport the showEmail: aulindatang@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/skr_frv/Twitter (now day X): https://twitter.com/aulinda_wFeel free to follow me on social medias! #aulindaspick I do opera recommendations!2025-02-2317 min
Opera WheresBest Opera (I think) -- Pelléas et Mélisandehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhHqOYa7lcsHope one day the met can have it back ;-;Send Aulinda a Text MessageSupport the showEmail: aulindatang@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/skr_frv/Twitter (now day X): https://twitter.com/aulinda_wFeel free to follow me on social medias! #aulindaspick I do opera recommendations!2025-02-1713 min
Opera WheresRigoletto But Nothing NewLijian Lin - La Danna é Mobilehttps://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1P34y1y7FH/?spm_id_from=333.337.search-card.all.click&vd_source=165e86bb3f6fe23768cf823e89473f22See you in my next ep!Send Aulinda a Text MessageSupport the showEmail: aulindatang@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/skr_frv/Twitter (now day X): https://twitter.com/aulinda_wFeel free to follow me on social medias! #aulindaspick I do opera recommendations!2025-01-2216 min
Opera WheresVery late review for Trifonov’s Carnegie RecitalTrifonov plays Chopin: https://youtu.be/Gy5UHK4EeM8 Rachmaninov's operas: Aleko, Monna Vanna, The Miserly Knight, Salammbo, Francesca da RiminiThank you so much for listening to my podcast!Send Aulinda a Text MessageSupport the showEmail: aulindatang@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/skr_frv/Twitter (now day X): https://twitter.com/aulinda_wFeel free to follow me on social medias! #aulindaspick I do opera recommendations!2024-12-1213 min
Opera WheresTosca for Twice! What a Stunning Opera!Hi everyone I'm finally back, sorry for recording this podcast without a script so I was being wordless for several moments. But as always thank you guys very much for supporting me and listening to my podcast even though I'm not uploading anything.I promise I'll do more podcasts ;-;Send Aulinda a Text MessageSupport the showEmail: aulindatang@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/skr_frv/Twitter (now day X): https://twitter.com/aulinda_wFeel free to follow me on social...2024-12-1019 min
Opera WheresAinadamar - Exotic Met's New ProductionWELCOME BACK!!!I really like Ainadamr😭 Latin cultural really can get people immerse in since the first glimpse.I forgot to mention but I really like the chorus and the choreography, they work together really well and pretty. https://youtu.be/X6Fnb6FgcCE...do you know that Gustavo Dudamel also conducted this opera before?https://youtu.be/LgnwQcJqDeISend Aulinda a Text MessageSupport the showEmail: aulindatang@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/skr_frv/Twitter (now day X): https://twitter.com/aul...2024-10-2514 min
Opera WheresDisappointments for Víkingur Ólafsson & Nyphil & HoneckI can't think of any better titles so if you have any good ideas just send me a message :).I forgot to mention but Ólafsson is really handsome... he looks way more better than what's on the media.The recording for the encore pieces: Les Boréades - The Arts and the Hours: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTwqBVt2ClwLe Rappel des Oiseaux: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSBu_joZf4M&t=5sSend Aulinda a Text MessageSupport the showEm...2024-10-0720 min
Opera WheresMet's Grounded GroundedI really like this opera and Yannick Nezet Seguin, if possible please go see it and discuss with me how do you feel about this opera :).Send Aulinda a Text MessageSupport the showEmail: aulindatang@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/skr_frv/Twitter (now day X): https://twitter.com/aulinda_wFeel free to follow me on social medias! #aulindaspick I do opera recommendations!2024-10-0114 min
Opera WheresA Mahler that's Actually Mahler & A Beethoven 9 that's not so Beethoven 9Original title: Some Late Classical Concerts' Reviews (that are not opera!)Yeahhhh stay tuned with Opera wheres!!!!Chloe Chua's Butterfly Lovers Concerto: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zw68GAvmphESend Aulinda a Text MessageSupport the showEmail: aulindatang@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/skr_frv/Twitter (now day X): https://twitter.com/aulinda_wFeel free to follow me on social medias! #aulindaspick I do opera recommendations!2024-09-2913 min
Opera WheresThe Hours | Stories of WomenWhy am I always sick... It's complex do I like The Hours or not, I'm more like neutral to this opera, but I would like to see more this kind of opera with story-in-depth and a focus on female characters.Anyway I think I might do an episode about Turandot and it will be the last ep of the season. What should I do in the summer? Introducing and comment on recordings? If you have any good advices feel free to send. Thanks for all of the audience who's with me so far!...2024-06-0215 min
Opera WheresOrfeo and Eurydice, But With No LoveHere's the link for the duet “Vieni, appaga il tuo consorte”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99QSwbucJxgI don't really recommend this, it's great but there's nothing excited... to be honest I'd rather going to El Nino.Anyway the open house was fun.What should I do for ep #20🤔, I want it to be interesting.*Recordings I played are for education purpose onlySend Aulinda a Text MessageSupport the showEmail: aulindatang@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/skr_frv/Twitter...2024-05-2718 min
Opera WheresEl Nĩno, But the Met’sHi there I’m finally back for long.I have literally no idea about what I’m saying in the episode. I’m pretty satisfied with all of the productions Met has put out. And yesterday in the open house I talked to the staff who’s a part of the Aida’s crop team, don’t feel much different between this new production and what we had in 2023.Anyway I hope I can finish my script for Orpheus in short. I would like to see that for at least 3 more times.2024-05-2013 min
Opera WheresRIP Sir Andrew Davis | Massenet's ThaisMaestro, you'll always live in all of our hearts.Thais is a great opera to listen to, and my recent favorite. I listened to this recording four times this week only.Spring is here and it's time to get out more and get in touch with the nature 🌸Any recommendation for any recording?©All recordings I played is for educational purpose onlySend Aulinda a Text MessageSupport the showEmail: aulindatang@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/skr_frv/Twitter (now day X...2024-04-2618 min
Opera WheresThe Contemporary Surrealism AngelThere's nothing better than seeing rich people go crazy.... well that's a joke.I found myself having this unexpected ability to appreciate and enjoy contemporary works. I do think the film adds-on a lot to the opera, the adaptations made to this already solid original film are interesting.Spanish artists are so good at surrealism creation, for example, Salvador Dalí. His paintings are so full of magic that I fall deeper and deeper into them every time I see them.Send Aulinda a Text Message2024-04-1515 min
Opera WheresAdd-ons for Ep.12 Romeo and JulietHope someone could identify that the left corner random drawing is an email symbol...I love French operas, especially those related to love, French people are really talented at revolution and love.I should work more efficiently and stop being late... need to finish my review on the Beethoven string quartet.Send Aulinda a Text MessageSupport the showEmail: aulindatang@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/skr_frv/Twitter (now day X): https://twitter.com/aulinda_wFeel free to follow me on...2024-04-0707 min
Opera WheresThe Bored Swallow - Met's La RondineWelcome back!La Rondine is a great work :) One of the most famous English French courtesan I can think of is Cora Pearl, she published a memory, Mémoires de Cora Pearl. If you are interested at this topic, reading it will be a good choice.Happy April fools day! I can't think of any fools or jokes but enjoy!Send Aulinda a Text MessageSupport the showEmail: aulindatang@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/skr_frv/Twitter (now day X): htt...2024-04-0121 min
Opera WheresFate or Gate, that's a Question.Why is it fate or gate because 1. Destino -> fate, 2. my desire to leave -> door -> gate. And that is based on the quote "To be, or not to be, that is the question." from Shakespeare's Hamlet. Hope you get my little humor!Is it time to get a butter mic? I do think the sound quality is kinda unsatisfied.Please listen to Serafin and Callas' version of La Forza del Destino, it is really great and I use it as reference. I'll definitely be there when Davidsen com...2024-03-2421 min
Opera WheresRomeo & Juliet? I rather stay home!Hi everyone I'm finally back!I think I do want to mention here is that Juliet is about 14 year olds when marrying Romeo... The opera itself is splendid, beautiful. But not the met's presentation.I try to invite Federick Ballentine to my school, will make some update if that happens.Can't wait to see the new production of La Forza del Destino, time to judge some new production.Send Aulinda a Text MessageSupport the showEmail: aulindatang@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.c...2024-03-1020 min
Opera WheresJudging Met Opera 24-25 Program & What Did I doI didn't give up this podcast, I'm alive... and I'm back!Hello everyone! How's your days. I enjoyed one month break. I was listening to Mendelssohn for these days and have read a few great books related to opera. ehh... I lose my recording for two of the works:Fidelio: I love all of the singers, defiantly excited to see itDie Frau ohne Schatten: another Strauss' work, I like the libretto and the opera itself. The fact that this opera is about marriage and love and this production a gift of a...2024-02-2323 min
Opera WheresGet Some Butterfly & Met's LightMet's Madame Butterfly here!My eyes can still feel that pain... the lighting reminds me of nycballet from last season since they also got really bright lightsIf a random foreign males says he wants to marry me (14 and half by this point) I'll make sure to kick his ... as hard as possible I feel like I'm turning podcasts into essays especially now this form of I say my point -> find arias that prove my point. I don't really like this but I'm not that sure of what I can do. If you have...2024-01-2625 min
Opera WheresPrinceton, ARC, and Modern Compositions | First free talk episodeStay home and study for the finals ✖️Travel to New Jersey for ARC ☑️I love every pieces performed today, a really surprising concert.Tried something new in this episode, feel free to send me feedbacks through aulindatang@gmail.com Thank you so much for listening and see you in my next episode!(Btw I lose my Apple Pencil, I'll try to find a way to draw a cover (>_>)Send Aulinda a Text MessageSupport the showEmail: aulindatang@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/skr_frv/2024-01-1525 min
Opera WheresBeing not nice to Carmen and Carrie CracknellClose your eyes and listen👍We got C^3 hereThere too much questions about this Carmen... but I talked a bunch of random stuff in this episode but whatever, quit whenever you want toIf you like this version of Carmen please do consider email me (aulindatang@gmail.com) I would appreciate a conversation with you, if I got enough responses I'll probably visit the met again and do another episode about this Carmen.I love Aigul Akhmetshina so muchhhhhhhhhhh. Sorry for postponing this for two days. I love every of my audi...2024-01-1230 min
Opera Wheres[New Year Special] Akhnaten and my ObsessionHappy new year! First Episode in 2024, I decided to do a special one for my favorite opera of all time -------- Akhnaten. It is relatively long because Akhnaten is really truly my favorite opera. If you don't want to listen to my personal little stories with opera and Akhnaten please just jump right to 9:01.This is the longest episode I've ever done, I tried to stop myself from saying too much otherwise it will exceeds 40 minutes.See you in my next episode!Send Aulinda a Text MessageSupport the show2024-01-0624 min
Opera WheresNabucco by Met OperaI love visiting met WooHoo, what a great night! Nabucco is truly a masterpiece!!!! I still have Va, pensiero in my headphones right now, love it!Any question, concern, or comments please email aulindatang@gmail.com! An early Happy New Year for everyone!Send Aulinda a Text MessageSupport the showEmail: aulindatang@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/skr_frv/Twitter (now day X): https://twitter.com/aulinda_wFeel free to follow me on social medias! #aulindaspick I do opera recommendations!2023-12-3019 min
Opera WheresEl Niño: Nativity ReconsideredMerry Christmas!!!! I know it is 11:59 at the Christmas but it is still Christmas right? :) I'm not a religious person but I love oratorios.((And I love Anthony Roth CostanzoSend Aulinda a Text MessageSupport the showEmail: aulindatang@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/skr_frv/Twitter (now day X): https://twitter.com/aulinda_wFeel free to follow me on social medias! #aulindaspick I do opera recommendations!2023-12-2617 min
Opera WheresCircle Songs - Anthony Roth Costanzo and FriendsWarning: This is not a serious review or critics. I might sound really off because I am really sick right now. However, I hate procrastination so this episode is out right now! I shouldn't be so obsessed with Anthony but whatever, we were all once young . As always, if you wanna talk to me just send an email to aulindatang@gmail.com. See you in my next episode.Send Aulinda a Text MessageSupport the showEmail: aulindatang@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/skr_frv/Twitter (now da...2023-12-2313 min
Opera WheresNyphil's Israel in EgyptKind of going harsh on Cody Bowers, a small apology for him.To be very honest I just don't like this version of Israel in Egypt that much.See you in my next episode but again if you have any question please email aulindatang@gmail.comHave a great day!Send Aulinda a Text MessageSupport the showEmail: aulindatang@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/skr_frv/Twitter (now day X): https://twitter.com/aulinda_wFeel free to follow me on...2023-12-1907 min
Opera WheresAnthony Roth Costanzo & Carnegie Hall Well-being ConcertI love that night, I love Carnegie Hall, I love UC Berkeley (But not going to apply for it).Please go support Anthony next year for Orfeo ed eduridiceQuestion? Concern? Want to fight me or just say something? aulindatang@gmail.com, usually response within 12 hours.See you next week for the reviews on Nyphil's Handel’s Israel in Egypt and Met's Magic FluteSend Aulinda a Text MessageSupport the showEmail: aulindatang@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/skr_frv...2023-12-1708 min
Opera WheresTannhäuser & Climate Protestor Nov.30thNothing bad about experiencing some dramatical protests when you are watching opera!My views on the protest and the performance + poor German pronunciation. Want to see the full recording for the protest? Go to my X (ex-day Twitter, I miss my blue bird): @aulinda_w. Question? Concern? Want to fight me or just say something? aulindatang@gmail.com, usually response within 12 hours.See you next week for the reviews on Carnegie Hall's well being concert!Send Aulinda a Text MessageSupport the showEmail: aulindatang@gmail.comInstagram: ht...2023-12-1116 min