POPeracast · Pacific Opera Project

COVID fan tutte

November 10, 2020·30 min·3 clips

Andreas Kramer reveals how Pacific Opera Project is bringing ancient opera into the Facebook age after months of health planning.

This episode of POPeracast focuses on Pacific Opera Project's upcoming drive-in season and its production "COVID fan tutte," a reimagined Mozart opera. Host Andreas Kramer, a self-described opera fan rather than an expert, guides listeners behind the scenes of the company. The episode centers on the cast of this specific production, which features real-life couples for both artistic and health-related reasons. After months of logistical and health planning, POP is presenting eight performances of four operas in November and December. The season includes "COVID fan tutte," a double bill of Gluck one-acts titled *La Corona* and *Il Parnasso Confuso* in their American stage premieres, and a production called *The Swan Song* or *Hipster Bohème*. Tickets for this drive-in opera season are being distributed digitally. The cast for "COVID fan tutte" consists of three real-life couples, including Jamie Chamberlain and Nathan Granner. This casting decision directly addresses health considerations during production. Andreas Kramer emphasizes that POP's mission is to make opera that tells stories and brings people together. The company is adapting by live-streaming performances on Facebook and YouTube for a future audience. Kramer notes that the aptly named opera *La Corona* is part of the season's double bill. He encourages current listeners to secure their virtual "parking spot" for tickets promptly. The episode presents the drive-in model as an innovative solution for continuing live performance. The tone is conversational and promotional, aimed at generating excitement for the upcoming season. The style is informative, providing specific details about performance dates, casting, and viewing options. Opera enthusiasts interested in contemporary adaptations and pandemic-era production innovations would love this episode. Listeners seeking in-depth musical analysis or critical discourse might skip it.

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