Utah Symphony's Ghost Light Podcast

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Synopsis

The stage is dark, but the conversation is just beginning. Welcome to the Utah Symphony's Ghost Light, a behind the curtain look into the world of classical music and the artists who make it. Hosted by Jeff Counts, Utah Symphony's General Manager and Vice President of Operations.

Episodes

  • Episode 8.6 - Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro" Prelude

    05/03/2024 Duration: 29min

    Hosts Jeff Counts and Carol Anderson preview the upcoming Utah Opera presentation of Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro." They discuss why this opera is among the most performed operas worldwide, what to expect with THIS production, and the history of Mozart's timeless work.

  • Episode 8.5 - Little Prince Prelude

    18/01/2024 Duration: 36min

    Hosts Jeff Counts and Carol Anderson give an in-depth look into Utah Opera's upcoming production of Rachel Portman and Nicholas Wright's "The Little Prince." The opera is based on the children's book of the same name by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Originally debuted in 2019 by Utah Opera, this colorful instant classic returns to the Capitol Theatre stage with a whole new cast.

  • Episode 8.4 - A Movie Music Deep Dive

    18/12/2023 Duration: 25min

    Hosts Jeff Counts and Carol Anderson take a deep look into the origins of film music. From silent films to the first "talkies" and to the modern epic scores. What are their favorite movie scores? Who are their favorite creative partners? How does movie music fit in with the modern symphony orchestra? and finally, how do movie score composers stack up against the great composers in history?

  • Episode 8.3 - You Can Only Do Your Best with Creative Partner David Robertson

    06/12/2023 Duration: 35min

    Carol Anderson and Jeff Counts sit down with the newly appointed Utah Symphony Creative Partner, David Robertson, to discuss the genesis of his new role, the challenges and opportunities of programming a compelling concert, and what it's like being a part of a very musical family.

  • Episode 8.2 – Beethoven 9 Deep Dive

    31/10/2023 Duration: 41min

    From the confused cosmos of the opening movement, to the folky and athletic scherzo, to the glorious finale. Jeff Counts and Carol Anderson take you deep into the history and subtle details of Beethoven’s magnum opus. Learn about Beethoven’s personal life at the time of writing, the contemporary reaction to the work, and what Symphony No.9 means in modern culture. And finally, why do “war horse” pieces like Beethoven’s Ninth get played so often? And how does it stay fresh to the listener?

  • Episode 8.1 - La Bohème Prelude

    03/10/2023 Duration: 27min

    To kick of the 8th season of the Ghost Light Podcast, co-hosts Carol Anderson and Jeff Counts take you behind the music and production of the upcoming Utah Opera presentation of Puccini's La bohème. Discover the historical origins of the famed opera and why it's among the most performed operas world-wide. Jeff and Carol also give you some insider details of this production, and discuss La bohème's contribution to pop culture.

  • Episode 7.08 – That’s What You Call Leadership with Utah Symphony Music Director, Thierry Fischer

    24/05/2023 Duration: 27min

    Now at the end of his tenure as Music Director of the Utah Symphony, Thierry Fischer sits down with hosts Jeff Counts and Carol Anderson to reflect on his time with the orchestra. What are his favorite memories? What travel advice would he give to a newcomer to Utah? Maybe most importantly of all, will he remain a fan of the Utah Jazz? Find out all of this and more with the latest episode of the Ghost Light Podcast!

  • Episode 7.07 - Opera Prelude for "The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs

    04/05/2023 Duration: 31min

    A modern opera about Steve Jobs? Ghost Light Podcast hosts Jeff Counts and Carol Anderson take you behind the scenes of the next Utah Opera production: The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs. From electric guitar and techno sound patches combined with a full orchestra, complicated characters, and big voices get the inside scoop behind this Grammy Award winning opera. Learn why this production shows the future of what opera can and WILL be!

  • Episode 7.06 – Part II – The Making of The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs with Composer Mason Bates

    04/05/2023 Duration: 25min

    Composer Mason Bates shares insight into his creative process as he sits down with co-hosts Carol Anderson and Jeff Counts to discuss the upcoming Utah Opera production of Grammy Award winner - The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs. What elements are considered when creating a new opera? What sound elements are considered with each character? And why write an opera about a tech giant? Find out in the latest episode of Utah Symphony Utah Opera’s Ghost Light Podcast.

  • Episode 7.05 – Part I – The Making of The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs with Librettist Mark Campbell

    04/05/2023 Duration: 25min

    Among the many facets of creating a new opera, librettist Mark Campbell feels that the most important element is starting with heart. Hear insight into his creative process as he sits down with co-hosts Carol Anderson and Jeff Counts to discuss the upcoming Utah Opera production of Grammy Award winner - The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs.

  • Episode 7.04 - Opera Prelude for Verdi's "Rigoletto"

    10/03/2023 Duration: 28min

    Ghost Light hosts Jeff Counts and Carol Anderson give you a preview of the upcoming Utah Opera production of Verdi's “Rigoletto.”

  • Episode 7.03 – Opera Prelude for Donizetti’s "The Daughter of the Regiment"

    10/01/2023 Duration: 32min

    Ghost Light hosts Jeff Counts and Carol Anderson give you a preview of the upcoming Utah Opera production of Donizetti’s “The Daughter of the Regiment.”

  • Episode 7.02 – Behind the Seams: Every Body is Beautiful

    27/10/2022 Duration: 21min

    Recently hired Costume Director, CeeCee Swalling joins the podcast to discuss what goes on behind the scenes in an opera costume shop. Find CeeCee on instagram @costumesbyceecee Or online at https://www.costumesbyceecee.com

  • Episode 7.01 - Opera Prelude for Wagner's "The Flying Dutchman"

    04/10/2022 Duration: 30min

    In the first episode of The Ghost Light Podcasts seventh season, Hosts Jeff Counts and Carol Anderson preview the upcoming Utah Opera performance of Wagner's "The Flying Dutchman." Find tickets for the production here: https://bit.ly/3M4lfgK

  • Special Edition - Opera Prelude for Gilbert & Sullivan's "The Pirates of Penzance"

    29/04/2022 Duration: 29min

    A Pirate King and “Modern Major-General” are just the beginning of the farcical fun in Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance. From patter songs to anecdotes about Savoy operas and the premiere of this cult classic, the Ghost Light Podcasts co-hosts Carol Anderson and Jeff Counts give you what you need to know about the upcoming Utah Opera production.

  • Episode 6.08 - Opera Deep Dive

    05/04/2022 Duration: 33min

    What do British baking shows and opera have in common? Find out in the latest episode of the Utah Symphony | Utah Opera Ghost Light Podcast.

  • Episode 6.07 - Nuance Over Noise

    14/03/2022 Duration: 27min

    Co-hosts Carol Anderson and Jeff Counts sit down after the first rehearsal of Utah Opera’s production of Puccini’s “Tosca” with two of the principal artists. Soprano Katie Van Kooten, who is performing the role of Floria Tosca for the first time, and Stephen Powell who has played Scarpia on a number of occasions. Hear these artists discuss what goes into the preparation involved with learning a new role or keeping a familiar role fresh. The two artists also have ideas for what story they’d like to see set as an opera. Find out what they are in the newest episode of Utah Symphony | Utah Opera’s Ghost Light Podcast.

  • Special Edition – Opera Prelude for Puccini’s “Tosca”

    07/03/2022 Duration: 27min

    Utah Opera invites you to witness one of opera’s most intense dramas. She’s a singer, he’s a painter and they’re both trying to avoid the cops. Fiery young diva Floria Tosca is forced to play a role she never imagined when she becomes trapped between her freedom-fighting lover and a corrupt police chief whose lust for her dominates his faith. The story’s heart-stopping conclusion lands tragically under the Roman skyline. The leap is LEGEND. The Ghost Light Podcast co-hosts Jeff Counts and Carol Anderson give you a behind the scenes look into Utah Opera’s production of Puccini’s “Tosca.”

  • Episode 6.05 - Arlene Sierra - So Now People Are Listening

    28/01/2022 Duration: 34min

    Composer Arlene Sierra recently sat down with the Ghost Light Podcast to discuss her residency with the symphony upcoming artist in residency with the Utah Symphony in April 2022. Arlene discusses her roots in electronic music and the journey back to composing acoustical music. Arlene studied electronic music composition at Oberlin, and found that the electronic music classes fascinating for her composition sensitivities. But although she loved the experience she looked forward to opportunities to get back in collaboration with live musicians. In April, Arlene will spend a few weeks in Utah working with the Utah Symphony in an American debut of Nature Symphony and a world premiere of Bird Symphony, a piece the Utah Symphony commissioned. She will also work with the Utah Youth Symphony in preparing a paired down version of Nature Symphony. Arlene was also asked about her perspective, as an American composer living and working abroad, about the representation shift in both living and female composers. You may

  • Episode 6.06 – John Holiday – If I could do it again, I would

    13/01/2022 Duration: 28min

    Co-hosts Carol Anderson and Jeff Counts sit down with John Holiday prior to his Utah Opera debut in his signature role in Jonathan Dove and April de Angelis’ Flight. Many, not familiar with the opera world will know John Holiday from season 19 of NBC’s The Voice. John is one of the most sought-after countertenors (a cis-male that sings in a mezzo-soprano range) in the opera scene. John shares anecdotes about his career as an artist and educator in a pandemic world. One of the gems of the discussion was around John’s TEDx talk, “The Monsters Under My Bed,” that focuses on family dynamics and how you can find your worth, despite the situation. You can find that talk here: https://www.johnholiday.com/media# Does John have a story that he would like to see set as an opera? Find out in this amazing conversation with John Holiday.

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