Operawire Podcast #8 - The Metropolitan Opera's Financial Crisis & Tristan und Isolde
06/2/2026 | 58 mins.
On this episode, David and Francisco Salazar discuss the Metropolitan Opera's financial crisis. Plus we discuss the Oscar nominated song from "Viva Verdi!," "Heated Rivalry's" connection to opera and our experiences with "Tristan und Isolde"
Operawire Podcast #7 - Interview with Brian Jagde
23/1/2026 | 46 mins.
Brian Jagde joins the Salazars for an in depth conversation on the industry, singing Verdi's Otello and his upcoming role debut as Lohengrin.
Operawire Podcast #6 - Sharing the Best of 2025
30/12/2025 | 47 mins.
David and Francisco are joined by OperaWire writers Afton Markay and Jennifer Pyron to look at their operatic highlights of 2025.
Operawire Podcast #5 - Sting at the Metropolitan Opera, Kennedy Center & Denyce Graves's Farewell
25/11/2025 | 33 mins.
On this episode, we discuss the Metropolitan Opera's announcement of "The Last Ship" by Sting, Denyce Graves' farewell performance, and the continuing drama at the Kennedy Center.
We also discuss our favorite recordings of Andrea Chenier.
OperaWire Podcast #4 - A Controversial Music Director & A Saudi Deal
24/10/2025 | 1h 1 mins.
David and Francisco Salazar discuss the new season and the controversies surrounding the music director at the Teatro La Fenice and the Met Opera's new Saudi Deal.