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Delaware State of the Arts PodcastS12 E48: Delaware State of the Arts - OperaDelaware and Derrick Wang's FEARLESSWhat does it mean to be fearless? To be American? To pursue your dreams against all odds? These questions lie at the heart of "Fearless," a groundbreaking new opera by composer Derrick Wang that tells the extraordinary true story of Hazel Ying Lee, one of the few Chinese-American women to serve as a pilot during World War II.Derrick Wang, known for his critically acclaimed opera "Scalia-Ginsburg" about the unlikely friendship between Supreme Court Justices, brings his unique creative voice to this remarkable story of courage and determination. Wang joins us alongside OperaDelaware's Kerriann Otaño to d...2025-05-0522 min
Friends & NeighborsFriends & Neighbors Premiere Q&AIn this live episode recorded after the premiere of "Friends & Neighbors," Opera Delaware's Kerriann Otaño moderates Q&A with director Benjamin Wagner, plus "helpers" Alonna Berry, Logan Herring, Sarah McBride, Lauren Scott, and Matthew Tousignant. Together, the panel digs deeper into the root causes of and potential solutions to our current mental health epidemic. Watch Friends & Neighbors through May 31 at www.friendsandneighbors.mov.
2024-05-1538 min
EC Podcast MediaA Divine Night in DelawareOut & About with Antionette Blake
Episode 142: A Divine Night in Delaware
Host: Antionette Blake - Social Media Manager |Author |Blogger | Speaker | Branding Specialist
Guest: Kerriann Otaño - VP of OperaDelaware | TEDx Speaker | Opera Hype Girl
Produced by: Elite Conversations Podcast Media
www.eliteconversations.com2024-03-2023 min
Yes, Genius!Kerriann Otaño - From Melody to Marketing - A Maestro in EngagementIn this episode, host Dara McBride interviews Kerriann Otaño, vice president of engagement for Opera Delaware. Join them for a vibrant conversation about arts advocacy and the unique role artists play in marketing and connecting with audiences."Yes, Genius!" is a podcast that explores the power of affirmative thinking, celebrating the impact of saying yes to unexpected opportunities and the unknown. 2024-02-2828 min
The 302 PodcastS2Ep8: Kerriann with Opera DelawareSend us a text Kerriann Otaño began her international career at 17 with a tour of the musical Godspell in Ireland. After college, Kerriann embarked on a career that would see the young soprano take the stage at Washington National Opera at the Kennedy Center, Wolf Trap Opera, Opera Memphis, Lyric Opera of Chicago, and even the Metropolitan Opera. She can be heard as the soprano soloist on the 2018 Naxos American Classics recording of Bernstein's Songfest (available on Spotify). When a mental health crisis caused her to reevaluate her priorities, Kerriann's passions turned to artist advocacy and au...2024-02-2757 min
Opera Box Score2023 Replay! ft. David Alden, Kerriann Otaño, and Marcus ShieldsHappy New Year from the OBS Team! We'll be back with an all-new episode on Thursday, January 11, 2024...
Please enjoy this replay of three of our favorite interviews from 2023: OperaDelaware's Kerriann Otaño [@ 3 min], and stage directors Marcus Shields [@ 24 min] and David Alden [@ 55 min]...
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IG operaboxscore2024-01-011h 14Delaware State of the Arts PodcastS12 E30: Delaware State of the Arts - OperaDelawareEver wondered how opera can stay relevant in a world of TikTok and Netflix? Join us as we sit down with Kerriann Otaño, Vice President of Engagement, and Brendan Cooke, General Director of Opera Delaware, who are proving opera still has its place in contemporary culture. They share their unique journey of overcoming challenges and seizing opportunities in a pandemic-stricken environment, bringing opera to the people in the form of a pop-up truck. Yes, you read that right, a pop-up opera truck!But their innovation doesn't stop there. From cultivating an audience as diverse as the c...2023-08-2145 minDelaware State of the Arts PodcastS11 E30: Delaware State of the Arts - OperaDelawareAndy Truscott interviews Kerriann Otaño, Vice President of Engagement at OperaDelaware in Wilmington, Delaware. OperaDelaware is a professional non-profit opera company with a reputation for excellence in both opera and arts education. OperaDelaware opens the door to bold, vibrant and creative operatic programming that enriches the community, transforms audiences, and encourages dialogue.Kerriann Otaño joined OperaDelaware in the newly-established position of Vice President of Engagement in July 2022. After an extensive career as a spinto soprano in leading opera houses including Washington National Opera, Opera San Jose, Wolf Trap Opera, and the Metropolitan Opera, Kerriann began tr...2023-07-1722 min
Studio ClassEpisode 101: Masterclass - Kerriann OtañoKerriann Otaño is the Vice President of Engagement at America’s 11th oldest opera company, OperaDelaware. Originally from Long Island, New York, Kerriann studied at the Verdi Conservatorio in Milan, Italy, before receiving her Bachelors degree from Indiana University and her Masters from Mannes the New School for Music. Kerriann sang opera professionally for 10 years, performing at Washington National Opera at the Kennedy Center, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Opera San Jose, and Wolf Trap Opera. She is featured on Naxos album Bernstein: Songfest with Wolf Trap Opera. Kerriann began her transition into administration in 2019 after a mental health cri...2023-07-1753 min
Opera Box ScoreFly, Baby Girl, Fly! ft. Kerriann Otaño[@ 6 min] We go ‘Inside the Huddle’ with Kerriann Otaño, VP of Engagement at Opera Delaware, about getting shushed in her own opera house…
[@ 30 min] In ‘Chalk Talk’… It’s the most underwhelming event in sports: the NFL Pro Bowl. Let’s see if the OBS crew can liven things up a bit…
[@ 38 min] In the ‘Two Minute Drill’… The Hessisches Staatstheater Wiesbaden is in the news… Wiesbaden? More like Wies-BAD-en…
We’re back with an all-new show next week when we get you ready for Super Bowl LVII… Join us!
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HSW: www.operawire.com/wies...2023-02-0258 minOpera Box ScoreHomer’s Epic! ft. Gil Rose[@ 4 min] We go ‘Inside the Huddle’ with conductor Gil Rose, founder of Odyssey Opera and the Boston Modern Orchestra Project. The companies just completed the second run of John Corigliano’s “Lord of Cries” and are preparing the East Coast premiere of the Oliver Sacks opera “Awakenings”…
[@ 34 min] In the ‘Listener Mailbag’… A field report on the American Opera Initiative…
[@ 37 min] In the ‘Two Minute Drill’… Who blinked in the game of opera chicken between English National Opera and Arts Council England…?
We’re back with an all-new show next week when we go ‘Inside the Huddle’ with soprano Kerriann Otaño, Opera Delaware’s VP of Engagemen...2023-01-2654 min
My So-Called Opera LifeSay Hello to Opera’s Eternal Hype Girl: Kerriann Otaño 💅🏽We are psyched to share this conversation with Kerriann Otaño (she/her/hers), who self-describes as a ‘Former opera singer. Eternal opera hype girl.’
In addition to always sporting immaculate nails, Kerriann is working hard to change the vibe in opera. She envisions an industry where our humanness is welcome in the rehearsal room, where community engagement creates real connection with audiences, and where everyone can bring their full selves into the opera house.
She recounts for us her journey from opera singer to Vice President of Engagement at OperaDelaware and shares her hopes and d...2022-12-1600 minMy So-Called Opera LifeSay Hello to Opera’s Eternal Hype Girl: Kerriann Otaño 💅🏽We are psyched to share this conversation with Kerriann Otaño (she/her/hers), who self-describes as a ‘Former opera singer. Eternal opera hype girl.’
In addition to always sporting immaculate nails, Kerriann is working hard to change the vibe in opera. She envisions an industry where our humanness is welcome in the rehearsal room, where community engagement creates real connection with audiences, and where everyone can bring their full selves into the opera house.
She recounts for us her journey from opera singer to Vice President of Engagement at OperaDelaware and shares her hopes and d...2022-12-1600 minMy So-Called Opera LifeSay Hello to Opera’s Eternal Hype Girl: Kerriann Otaño 💅🏽We are psyched to share this conversation with Kerriann Otaño (she/her/hers), who self-describes as a ‘Former opera singer. Eternal opera hype girl.’ In addition to always sporting immaculate nails, Kerriann is working hard to change the vibe in opera. She envisions an industry where our humanness is welcome in the rehearsal room, where community engagement...2022-12-1600 min
Doing the Work with Matthan BlackEpisode #117: Doing the Work with Kerriann OtañoThis week we have literal sunshine on the podcast. Kerriann Otaño is one of the best singers I have ever worked with and is also one of the only singers I’ve met that has a true love for every aspect of the singer life. We recorded this episode during the Lyric Opera of Chicago’s production … Continue reading Episode #117: Doing the Work with Kerriann Otaño →2019-02-0700 min
POPeracastLa bohème Set VisitHost Andreas Kraemer visits the set to speak with lovebirds Dane Suarez and Kerriann Otaño, influencer Elle Valera, the ever stoic Vincent Grana, true American hero E. Scott Levin, and music director Parisa Zaeri Reaves. Don't miss the livestream 12/21 at 8pm! Links on the POP homepage and Facebook page. Subscribe to the newly created POP Youtube Channel!2018-12-2123 min