In Harmony with Piedmont Opera

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In Harmony with Piedmont Opera takes you behind the scenes of a professional opera company located in Winston-Salem, NC. Meet members of our cast and crew and learn how we connect with businesses and nonprofits in our community to promote the art of opera.

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    Episode 32 - Martha Bassett and Jason McKinney

    This episode features Martha Bassett and Jason McKinney discussing their upcoming Juneteenth performance at the Reeves Theater, including the integration of opera into Martha's show and the lineup of artists.

    ·35m
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    Episode 23 - Joshua Conyers

    This episode features an interview with baritone Joshua Conyers about his upcoming performances with Piedmont Opera, including the Joan of Arc opera and a recital tour, and his long-standing connection to the Winston-Salem arts community.

    ·44m
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    Episode 19 - Open Door Ministries of High Point

    This episode explores the partnership between Piedmont Opera and Open Door Ministries of High Point, featuring interviews with their executive directors and discussing the collaboration's origins and goals.

    ·40m
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    Episode 9 - Jenna Anderson

    This episode features an interview with Jenna Anderson, a talented piano player and costumer, discussing her musical background and an upcoming Magnolia Ball event in Winston-Salem.

    ·39m
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    Episode 26 - Monique Farrell

    This episode introduces Monique Farrell, the new Senior Director of Development for Piedmont Opera, discussing her background from Trinidad to Miami and her education at Salem College.

    ·32m
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    Episode 13 - Norman Coates

    This episode features an interview with Norman Coates, a veteran lighting designer and professor emeritus at UNC School of the Arts, discussing his accidental entry into theater and lighting design.

    ·36m
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    Episode 35 - Logan Webber

    This episode introduces Logan Weber, the new Marketing and Outreach Director for Piedmont Opera, discussing his background and current role.

    ·34m
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    Episode 17 - Jodi Burns

    This episode features an interview with Jodi Burns, a local Winston-Salem opera singer and crowd favorite at Piedmont Opera, discussing her background, move from Columbus, Ohio, and diverse music career.

    ·40m
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    Episode 27 - Richard Ollarsaba and Jason Ferrante

    This episode features an interview with opera performers Richard Ollarsaba and Jason Ferrante about their roles in Piedmont Opera's upcoming production of The Man of La Mancha.

    ·32m
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    Episode 16 - Ben Gulley

    This episode features an interview with international tenor Ben Gulley discussing his recent performance in Il Trovatore with Piedmont Opera and his experiences in Winston-Salem.

    ·22m
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    Episode 10 - John McKeever

    This episode features an interview with John McKeever, assistant conductor with Piedmont Opera, discussing his career transition to the University of Missouri and his musical origins.

    ·29m
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    Episode 8 - Latest From The Piedmont Youth Chorus

    This episode features Lindsay Allen, Director of Education and Outreach for Piedmont Opera, discussing the Piedmont Youth Chorus's upcoming end-of-semester activities including a karaoke tournament, an 80s-themed spring concert, and community volunteering opportunities.

    ·27m
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    Episode 6 - Brad Smoak

    This episode features an interview with Brad Smoak, who plays Don in the Piedmont Opera's upcoming production of Don Pasquale, discussing the comedic opera, his role, and the performance details.

    ·26m
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    Episode 11 - Mary Haglund

    This episode features an interview with Mary Haglund, discussing her background, relationship with Winston-Salem, and her upcoming participation in the Dinner with Divas event at Raffaldini.

    ·36m
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    Episode 22 - Martha Bassett and Kristin Schwecke

    This episode features musicians Martha Bassett and Kristin Schwecke discussing their upcoming collaboration between the Martha Bassett Show and Piedmont Opera for a September event.

    ·27m
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    Episode 21 - Helen Huang and Alice Chung

    This episode features an interview with opera singers Helen Huang and Alice Chung discussing their backgrounds, upcoming production 'The Girls of Yellow Diamonds' in September, and their experiences working in the Piedmont Triad region.

    ·41m
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    Episode 30 - Joseph Mechavich

    This episode introduces Joseph Mechavich as the new Interim Artistic Director of Piedmont Opera, discussing his background as an opera conductor and his vision for the company.

    ·28m
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    Episode 29 - Brennan Martinez

    This episode features an interview with Brennan Martinez, who plays Aldonza in Piedmont Opera's upcoming production of Man of La Mancha, discussing her background and experiences returning to the area.

    ·29m
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    Episode 5 - Kenneth Pettigrew

    This episode features an interview with Kenneth Pettigrew discussing his background in Winston-Salem and broader issues of race, representation, and equity in the opera industry during Black History Month.

    ·39m
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    Episode 15 - Brian Banion

    This episode features an interview with opera performer Brian Banyan about his upcoming role in Piedmont Opera's production of Il Trovatore, his health challenges, and his excitement for the final show at the Stevens Center.

    ·54m
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    Episode 20 - Frank and Gary

    This episode features an interview with Frank and Gary, two individuals involved with Piedmont Opera, discussing their backgrounds including military service and career paths leading to their involvement in the arts.

    ·37m
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    Episode 31 - Raehann Bryce-Davis

    This episode features an interview with mezzo-soprano Raehann Bryce-Davis about her upcoming performance in Verdi's Requiem with the Winston-Salem Symphony on April 26th and 27th.

    ·30m
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    Episode 34 - Blake Ginther

    This episode features an interview with Blake Ginther discussing his company's sponsorship of Piedmont Opera's Storytime program, which brings opera-themed books to children and families.

    ·21m
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    Episode 4 - Marsha Thompson

    This episode discusses race, representation, and equity in the opera world during Black History Month, featuring guest Marsha Thompson who shares her experiences and moving performance in Suatr Angelica.

    ·32m
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    Episode 18 - Richard Ollarsaba

    This episode features an interview with opera singer Richard Ollarsaba, who discusses his role as the Count in Piedmont Opera's upcoming production of The Marriage of Figaro and his current performance in Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor in Florida.

    ·34m
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    The Cast of Carmen

    This episode introduces three guests involved in an upcoming production of Carmen for Piedmont Opera's 2026 season, including a physicist-professor and a voice teacher, discussing their backgrounds and connection to opera.

    ·42m
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    Episode 12 - Jamie Allbritten

    This episode features an interview with Jamie Allbritton, artistic director of Piedmont Opera, discussing his 20th season and how the opera company brought him and his wife to Winston-Salem.

    ·37m
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    Episode 25 - Jill Gardner

    This episode features an interview with American soprano Jill Gardner, discussing her background growing up in rural North Carolina and her musical talent.

    ·46m
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    Episode 20 - Shift_Ed

    This episode features an interview with Wendy Poteet, president and CEO of ShiftEd, discussing the nonprofit's mission to accelerate student potential through educational and workforce pathways across multiple counties.

    ·26m
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    Celebrating 50 Years of Piedmont Opera: The Steinway Restoration

    This episode celebrates Piedmont Opera's upcoming 50th anniversary by discussing the restoration of a 1909 Steinway piano with technician Bill Huseman, including his musical background and the piano's historical significance.

    ·18m
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    Episode 14 - Dr. Jonathan Burdette

    This episode features an interview with Dr.

    ·32m
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    Episode 28 - Hal Garrison

    This episode features an interview with Hal Garrison, who has been affiliated with Piedmont Opera for 47 years, discussing his involvement from the company's inception and his role in the upcoming production of Man of La Mancha.

    ·32m
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    Episode 1 - Scott Macleod

    In the first episode of In Harmony with Piedmont Opera, host Adam Witten interviews Scott McLeod, an associate professor at High Point University, about his career in opera and musical theater, his community work, and the upcoming production of La Traviata.

    ·31m·3 clips
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    Episode 7 - Destinee Steele

    This episode features an interview with Destiny Steele, a wig designer for Piedmont Opera's production of Don Pasquale, discussing her professional background and recent work in Winston-Salem.

    ·28m
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    Episode 24 - Cynthia Stokes

    This episode features an interview with Cynthia Stokes, a director with Piedmont Opera, discussing her upcoming production of Joan of Arc, her career history, and her personal journey into the performing arts.

    ·30m
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    Episode 2 - Kristin Schwecke

    This episode features an interview with dramatic soprano Kristin Schwecke, who discusses her educational background from Wisconsin to North Carolina's Fletcher Opera Institute and reflects on her career highlights.

    ·32m·3 clips
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    Episode 3 - Piedmont Youth Chorus

    This episode features an interview with Will Munster, a business owner and music enthusiast, discussing his childhood musical influences from bagpipes to church choirs and his current role as a sponsor and board member supporting Piedmont Opera and the Piedmont Youth Chorus.

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