Utah Symphony's Ghost Light Podcast

The final episode in the mini-series: Music That Heals. Jeff Counts and Carol Anderson sit down with Utah Opera Artistic Director Christopher McBeth to discuss how the COVID-19 restrictions have affected opera companies across the country.

Co-Hosts Jeff Counts and Carol Anderson interview Utah Opera Supernumeraries Dominic Barsi and Steve Moga. They discuss their insights and experiences as "supers" for Utah Opera productions.

A follow-up episode to the Music That Heals episode. Utah Symphony | Utah Opera musicians, staff, and patrons share their experiences with music in troubling times.

In response to symphony and opera halls closing for a short time due to the COVID-19 virus restrictions, co-Hosts Jeff Counts and Carol Anderson, discuss some historical moments where music played a major role.

Co-Hosts Jeff Counts and Carol Anderson interview Jason Hardink, Utah Symphony Principal Pianist. They discuss the Utah Symphony’s performance of Olivier Messiaen's Des Canyons aux Étoiles. The twelve-movement work musically describes the southwest Utah scenery from the red rock country to the birds that inhabit the region. Does Jason have a Ghost Light experience?

Co-Hosts Carol Anderson and Jeff Counts interview Michaella Calzaretta, Utah Opera Chorus Master. They discuss the role of the chorus in opera, her role as a chorus master, a story she'd like to set as an opera, and a Ghost Light experience.

Host Carol Anderson interviews Getro Joseph, a Haitian cellist that traveled to Salt Lake City with musicians from the Utah Symphony.

Hosts Jeff Counts and Carol Anderson interview the creators of the 2012 Pulitzer Prize winning Opera, Silent Night

Director Tomer Zvulun discusses Utah Opera's upcoming production of Kevin Puts and Mark Campell's "Silent Night." The Israeli-born director also discusses his time serving as a medic, reveals what stories he would like to see given an operatic treatment, and more!

Hosts Jeff Counts and Carol Anderson interview guest conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto.

Hosts Jeff Counts and Carol Anderson interview guest conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto.

Mr. McBeth joined Utah Opera as Artistic Administrator in the fall of 2000, he was promoted to Opera Artistic Director in the spring of 2003 following the historic merger of Utah Symphony and Utah Opera in July 2002. During his time with Utah Opera, Mr. McBeth has overseen more than 70 productions and co-productions. Christopher joins Ghost Light Podcast host, Carol Anderson, for an interview that covered McBeth’s personal music journey, and how he came to be the Artistic Director for Utah Opera, he explains what an Artistic Director does, and shares his Ghost Light experience. The Utah Opera’s next performance is Silent Night. January 18-26, 2020 at the Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theater. This contemporary work depicts the Christmas Truce during World War I. Tickets available at UtahOpera.org.

Co-Hosts Carol Anderson and Jeff Counts discuss popular myths that often keep potential symphony or opera patrons from coming to a performance.

Co-Hosts Carol Anderson and Jeff Counts interview Daniel Charon, Artistic Director of the Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company. They discuss the dance tradition in Utah, collaboration with other art forms, the Utah Opera production of La Traviata, a story he'd like to set to dance, and a Ghost Light experience.

Host Jeff Counts introduces our new co-host - Carol Anderson, principal opera coach for the Utah Opera. Jeff and Carol tease season four of the Ghostlight Podcast.

Spike 150 Opera Commissions–Season 3, Ep. 7–Principal Coach Carol Anderson, Composer Jacob Lee, and Director Omer Ben Seadia talk about Utah Opera’s Commissioned Opera project featuring four, 10-minute operas in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Transcontinental Railroad.

Conner Gray Covington–Season 3, Ep. 6 – Associate Conductor Conner Gray Covington talks about the variety of works that a conductor must be prepared for, his current favorite composers, and his extensive work in the education program with Utah Symphony.

James Lowe- Season 3, Ep. #5 –Renowned Opera Conductor James Lowe talks about Utah Opera’s new production of Rachel Portman and Nicholas Wright’s The Little Prince, working with youth in leading opera roles, and the hope he sees in a new era of opera.

Baiba Skride- Season 3, Ep. 4- World-renowned violinist, Baiba Skride talks about playing on the Yfrah Neaman Stradivarius, being able to perform with her sister, and her upcoming commissions.

Garnett Bruce- Season 3 Ep. #3- Prominent American Opera Director, Garnett Bruce talks about the legacy of Leonard Bernstein and his operetta sensation Candide.