Key Change

This episode explores the journey of the opera 'Hometown to the World' from its world premiere to its Broadway debut at Town Hall in New York City, featuring insights from creators and performers.

This episode explores the journey of composer David Hanlon and librettist Stephanie Fleischmann as they navigate delays and challenges in bringing their opera 'The Pigeon Keeper' to a world premiere, discussing creative momentum and audience engagement.

This episode explores themes of community generosity and creative vision through personal anecdotes and questions about reaching audiences in opera.

This episode features a conversation with Sonia and Seth Martinez, continuing a multi-generational exploration of the Pueblo Opera Program's impact on indigenous communities through opera collaborations.

This episode explores the workshop process for a new opera, 'The Pigeon Keeper,' featuring insights from creators and community members in San Francisco.

This episode announces Andrea Fellows-Feinberg's departure from co-hosting Key Change podcast and introduces Dr.

This episode explores how community engagement and education programs at opera companies like the Santa Fe Opera nurture future artists and audiences by bringing opera into local communities.

This episode of Key Change follows the orientation for the 24-25 Young Voices program at the Santa Fe Opera, featuring high school students and discussing the future of opera.

This episode introduces season 6 of KeyChange, focusing on a new partnership between Santa Fe Opera and the University of New Mexico to support emerging opera voices from education to career.

This episode features an interview with Rebecca Clark, a University of Michigan student covering a role in the orchestral workshop of the opera 'The Pigeon Keeper', discussing her experience and the piece's significance.

This episode explores how the opera 'Hometown to the World' and its creators adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic, addressing themes of immigration, racism, and artistic resilience.

This episode discusses the challenges and opportunities for Opera for All Voices, focusing on the commissioned opera 'Hometown to the World' and its journey from digital to stage premiere amid the pandemic.

This episode features a conversation with opera professionals Kristen Ditlow and Jamie Flora discussing career paths, collaborations between institutions like Santa Fe Opera and University of New Mexico, and academic journeys for aspiring opera artists.

This episode updates listeners on NOVA, an interplanetary opera project under the Opera for All Voices initiative, featuring composer Brent Michael Davids and librettist Marcy Rendon, with insights into its development and community-focused origins.

This episode explores how artists and organizations like Opera for All Voices navigate challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic and social movements like Black Lives Matter to create meaningful work and connect with audiences.

This episode explores the development of the opera 'This Little Light of Mine' about Fannie Lou Hamer, featuring insights from librettist Diana Solomon Glover on creative challenges and community collaboration.

This episode explores how Opera for All Voices is adapting to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic by rethinking artistic creation, audience engagement, and systemic change in opera.

This episode features Charles Gamble discussing how the Santa Fe Opera's school programs use opera to create transformative, engaging educational experiences for children through creative compassion and hands-on projects.

This episode explores the evolution and impact of Opera for All Voices, highlighting recent world premieres and community engagement in American opera.

This episode provides an insider look at the orchestration workshop for the opera 'The Pigeon Keeper' at the University of Michigan, featuring discussions with the creative team about the evolution of the piece from piano vocal to orchestral arrangements.

This episode explores how the opera 'Sweet Potato Kicks the Sun' and its postponed tour during the COVID-19 pandemic raise questions about artistic resilience, community connection, and opportunities for positive change in the arts.

Young performers from Florida International University share their experiences at the Santa Fe Opera program, including masterclasses, an auditions workshop, and a recent performance.

This episode reflects on the world premiere of the children's opera 'Sweet Potato Kicks the Sun' and explores how artists and theaters are adapting to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

This episode explores how Opera for All Voices adapted to the pandemic by staging a unique opera on a boat in New York Harbor to promote voting rights and honor activist Fannie Lou Hamer.

This episode features audience interviews before the world premiere of the opera 'Hometown to the World' in Santa Fe, capturing diverse perspectives from first-time attendees to longtime fans.

This episode features a reunion with the creators of KeyChange and Opera for All Voices, discussing their mission to develop accessible opera works through partnerships and diversity.

This episode features audience reactions and insights from youth chorus members about the opera 'Hometown to the World', highlighting its impact and the creative process behind it.

This episode features interviews with audience members at the world premiere of the opera 'This Little Light of Mine' about civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer, exploring how they learned about the event and their expectations.

The host reflects on the podcast's fifth season anniversary, discussing past episodes and introducing new listeners to the show's history and the Opera for All Voices commission.

This episode features an interview with Marissa Aurora, an artist and volunteer liaison at the Santa Fe Opera, discussing her personal volunteer experiences and the importance of volunteerism in building community connections.

This episode features Chandler Johnson discussing his journey from opera singer to director of the Santa Fe Opera's apprentice program, exploring career sustainability, creative risks, and behind-the-scenes opera insights.

This episode discusses collaborative events between the Santa Fe Opera and the University of New Mexico, highlighting master classes and interactions between students and professionals.

This episode concludes Season 6 by discussing the collaboration between Santa Fe Opera and University of New Mexico, highlighting Native voices in opera through community programs and apprentice initiatives.

This episode explores the origins and impact of the Pueblo Opera Cultural Council, featuring interviews with Renee Roybal and Claudene A.

This episode explores the Young Voices residency collaboration between the Santa Fe Opera and University of New Mexico, discussing how it bridges academic and professional opera worlds.

This episode reflects on the challenges and opportunities in opera during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on the Opera for All Voices initiative and its first commission, Sweet Potato Kicks the Sun.

This bonus episode of Key Change explores the creation of the opera 'This Little Light of Mine' about civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer, featuring interviews with librettist Diana Solomon-Glover and Hamer's grandniece LaToya Ratleaf.

This episode of Key Change explores the Opera for All Voices initiative, discussing the role of the audience in opera and the challenges of representing diverse voices.