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So You Think You Can Belto?Fleur SnowToday's episode is with Fleur Snow, Director and co-host, Jeremy Boulton.
Fleur Snow is a stage director and musician from West Wales. For the 2023-2024 season, she is resident staff director in St Gallen, Switzerland, and she will take up her next position in the Staatstheater am Gärtnerplatz, Munich from September 2024. She is an organist and speaks English, Welsh, French, Italian, and German.
As a director, recent projects have focused on contemporary opera and historical gesture. These include adaptations of Oscar Wilde’s The Duchess of Padua (The Space...2024-08-131h 38So You Think You Can Belto?Sharon KemptonToday's episode is with Sharon Kempton.
Australian born soprano Sharon Kempton, completed a Bachelor of Music Performance and Music Therapy with honours and Master of Music Performance at the University of Melbourne, under the tuition of Kevin Casey, Bettine MacCaughan OAM and the distinguished Merlyn Quaife OAM. Sharon has been the recipient of many prestigious prizes including the German Operatic Award (2001), embarking on her European career, as a member of the Cologne Opera Studio, Germany, followed by an eleven year engagement as soloist at the Hessen State Theater in Wiesbaden.
2024-07-301h 20So You Think You Can Belto?Paull-Anthony KeightleyToday's episode is with Paull-Anthony Keightley.
Bass-baritone Paull-Anthony Keightley made his European debut in 2018 at the Deutsche Oper Berlin. He sang in eleven productions with the company before joining Theatre Basel for two seasons. In 2021 he joined the full-time chorus of Berlin’s Staatsoper Unter den Linden and recently returned to Australia to join Opera Australia’s full-time chorus. Paull began his career at the West Australia Opera, singing the roles of Colline in La Bohème, Parson & Badger in The Cunning Little Vixen and Zuniga in Carmen. He graduated from the Manhattan School of Mus...2024-02-2857 minSo You Think You Can Belto?Anna MahonToday's episode is with Anna Mahon.
Anna Mahon spoke to Jeremy Boulton during their rehearsal period of ‘Les Misérables’ at Theater St. Gallen where they’re currently working together.
Anna Mahon was born in New Zealand and graduated with a Bachelor of Music with Honours from the University of Waikato, where she was also a Sir Edmund Hilary Scholar. Anna was Dame Malvina Major Foundation Studio Artist at New Zealand Opera in the 2019/2020 season and a member of the Freemasons NZO Chorus from 2015 to 2020. She was a popular soloist...2024-01-292h 51So You Think You Can Belto?Season 3 Wrap + UpdateToday's wrap + update episode is with Jessica & Jeremy.
The podcast talks about how the podcast continues with more sporadic programming and less repetition going forward. It also reminds listeners of what we have heard in the inaugural three seasons.
A reminder to subscribe on social media and in your podcast app/s to make sure you don't miss our next ep! It could be at any time!
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Hosted by Jessica Harper (soprano) & Jeremy Boulton (baritone), 'So You Think...2023-12-0529 minSo You Think You Can Belto?S3, E4 - Fiona JopsonToday's episode is with Fiona Jopson. Hosted by Jessica Harper.
www.fionajopson.com
https://www.instagram.com/fionajopsonsoprano/
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Hosted by Jessica Harper (soprano) & Jeremy Boulton (baritone), 'So You Think You Can Belto?' was created to empower emerging operatic practitioners across Australia and the world with access to the direct knowledge and relayed experiences of professionals.
It aims to help inform emerging artists by holding a mirror to the opera system so that artists can make...2023-11-2758 minSo You Think You Can Belto?S3, E3 - Marco RizzelloToday's episode is with Marco Rizzello. Hosted by Jeremy Boulton.
https://www.houstongrandopera.org/artists/marco-rizzello
https://www.instagram.com/marco.rizzello/
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Hosted by Jessica Harper (soprano) & Jeremy Boulton (baritone), 'So You Think You Can Belto?' was created to empower emerging operatic practitioners across Australia and the world with access to the direct knowledge and relayed experiences of professionals.
It aims to help inform emerging artists by holding a mirror to the opera system so...2023-11-201h 23So You Think You Can Belto?S3, E2 - Daniel Nicholson [GERMANY BONUS FEATURE]Today's episode is a Germany Bonus Feature with Daniel Nicholson. Hosted by Jessica Harper & Jeremy Boulton.
https://daniel-nicholson.com/
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Hosted by Jessica Harper (soprano) & Jeremy Boulton (baritone), 'So You Think You Can Belto?' was created to empower emerging operatic practitioners across Australia and the world with access to the direct knowledge and relayed experiences of professionals.
It aims to help inform emerging artists by holding a mirror to the opera system so that artists can make their...2023-11-132h 33So You Think You Can Belto?S3, E1 - Helena DixToday's episode is with Helena Dix. Hosted by Jessica Harper.
www.helenadix.com
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Hosted by Jessica Harper (soprano) & Jeremy Boulton (baritone), 'So You Think You Can Belto?' was created to empower emerging operatic practitioners across Australia and the world with access to the direct knowledge and relayed experiences of professionals.
It aims to help inform emerging artists by holding a mirror to the opera system so that artists can make their own individually-informed decisions about auditions, competitions...2023-11-061h 17So You Think You Can Belto?S2, E4 - Martin CookeToday's episode is with Martin Cooke.
https://www.staatsoper.de/en/biographies/cooke-martin
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Hosted by Jessica Harper (soprano) & Jeremy Boulton (baritone), 'So You Think You Can Belto?' was created to empower emerging operatic practitioners across Australia and the world with access to the direct knowledge and relayed experiences of professionals.
It aims to help inform emerging artists by holding a mirror to the opera system so that artists can make their own individually-informed decisions about auditions, competitions...2023-09-221h 30So You Think You Can Belto?S2, E3 - Kristina Yorgova, Martin LijaucoToday's episode is two seperate interviews with Kristina Yorgova and Martin Lijauco, hosted by Jeremy Boulton.
https://www.instagram.com/kyorgova/
https://www.instagram.com/martin_alfafara/
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Hosted by Jessica Harper (soprano) & Jeremy Boulton (baritone), 'So You Think You Can Belto?' was created to empower emerging operatic practitioners across Australia and the world with access to the direct knowledge and relayed experiences of professionals.
It aims to help inform emerging artists by holding a mirror...2023-09-181h 21So You Think You Can Belto?S2, E2 - Karina BaileyToday's episode is with Karina Bailey.
https://www.instagram.com/karinabaileysoprano/
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Hosted by Jessica Harper (soprano) & Jeremy Boulton (baritone), 'So You Think You Can Belto?' was created to empower emerging operatic practitioners across Australia and the world with access to the direct knowledge and relayed experiences of professionals.
It aims to help inform emerging artists by holding a mirror to the opera system so that artists can make their own individually-informed decisions about auditions, competitions, engagements, and more. You’ll he...2023-09-111h 13So You Think You Can Belto?S2, E1 - Sam SakkerToday's episode is with Sam Sakker.
https://www.samuelsakker.com/
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Hosted by Jessica Harper (soprano) & Jeremy Boulton (baritone), 'So You Think You Can Belto?' was created to empower emerging operatic practitioners across Australia and the world with access to the direct knowledge and relayed experiences of professionals.
It aims to help inform emerging artists by holding a mirror to the opera system so that artists can make their own individually-informed decisions about auditions, competitions, engagements, and more...2023-09-041h 14So You Think You Can Belto?S1 - Season Wrap UpJessica & Jeremy wrap up Season 1 of 'So You Think You Can Belto?' and chat about what's to come for the podcast!
You'll hear from us next on September 4, 2023.
We deeply thank and acknowledge all of the artists that have given us their time. Special mention goes also to Limelight Magazine in Australia for their coverage and support.
Please consider a donation to help us keep making high quality content for young and emerging artists. Further, get in touch if you're interested in show...2023-07-3011 minSo You Think You Can Belto?S1, E4 - Anna DowsleyHosted by Jessica Harper (soprano) & Jeremy Boulton (baritone), 'So You Think You Can Belto?' was created to empower emerging operatic practitioners across Australia and the world with access to the direct knowledge and relayed experiences of professionals.
It aims to help inform emerging artists by holding a mirror to the opera system so that artists can make their own individually-informed decisions about auditions, competitions, engagements, and more. You’ll hear everything from in-depth artist interviews, to long form panel discussions on topics concerning emerging artists.
Read about Anna Do...2023-07-241h 28So You Think You Can Belto?S1, E3 - Margaret PlummerHosted by Jessica Harper (soprano) & Jeremy Boulton (baritone), 'So You Think You Can Belto?' was created to empower emerging operatic practitioners across Australia and the world with access to the direct knowledge and relayed experiences of professionals.
It aims to help inform emerging artists by holding a mirror to the opera system so that artists can make their own individually-informed decisions about auditions, competitions, engagements, and more. You’ll hear everything from in-depth artist interviews, to long form panel discussions on topics concerning emerging artists.
Read about Margaret Pl...2023-07-171h 26So You Think You Can Belto?S1, E2 - Alexandra FloodHosted by Jessica Harper (soprano) & Jeremy Boulton (baritone), 'So You Think You Can Belto?' was created to empower emerging operatic practitioners across Australia and the world with access to the direct knowledge and relayed experiences of professionals.
It aims to help inform emerging artists by holding a mirror to the opera system so that artists can make their own individually-informed decisions about auditions, competitions, engagements, and more. You’ll hear everything from in-depth artist interviews, to long form panel discussions on topics concerning emerging artists.
Read about Alexandra Fl...2023-07-101h 44So You Think You Can Belto?S1, E1 - Jessica PrattHosted by Jessica Harper (soprano) & Jeremy Boulton (baritone), 'So You Think You Can Belto?' was created to empower emerging operatic practitioners across Australia and the world with access to the direct knowledge and relayed experiences of professionals.
It aims to help inform emerging artists by holding a mirror to the opera system so that artists can make their own individually-informed decisions about auditions, competitions, engagements, and more. You’ll hear everything from in-depth artist interviews, to long form panel discussions on topics concerning emerging artists.
Read about Jessica Pr...2023-06-231h 12So You Think You Can Belto?S1 - Introduction EpisodeHosted by Jessica Harper (soprano) & Jeremy Boulton (baritone), 'So You Think You Can Belto?' was created to empower emerging operatic practitioners across Australia and the world with access to the direct knowledge and relayed experiences of professionals.
It aims to help inform emerging artists by holding a mirror to the opera system so that artists can make their own individually-informed decisions about auditions, competitions, engagements, and more. You’ll hear everything from in-depth artist interviews, to long form panel discussions on topics concerning emerging artists.
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