Melodic narration of human experience
An exploration of opera, hosted by Howard Hart
“Opera is a beautiful and important diversion for me. Opera is the most complete art form. It includes drama, acting, technology, art, dance, and the epitome of the human voices.”
—Plácido Domingo
Howard Hart is your host and opera aficionado.
Amanda Forsythe won the Grammy Award for Best Classical Solo Vocal Album at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in 2026 for her performance on Telemann: Ino – Opera Arias for Soprano. The recording features Amanda Forsythe with the Boston Early Music Festival Orchestra, conducted by Robert Mealy, Paul O’Dette, and Stephen Stubbs.
I invite you to watch and listen to my interview with Amanda Forsythe on the Speaking Opera Podcast, where she discusses Telemann’s Ino in depth and shares insights into her career and artistry in a candid and delightful conversation. I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I enjoyed recording it.
Howard Hart
Host, Speaking Opera Podcast
I am pleased to announce a new podcast on Speaking Opera entitled A Spotlight on Amanda Forsythe. Amanda is a sparkling jewel in the crown of the current Baroque Opera revival. Among the topics discussed are her musical background, her first musical engagement (at age eight!), career paths not taken, the individuals who assisted and promoted her in her musical journey, and what drew her to specialize in the baroque repertoire. The topic of recordings is a highlight of the conversation. Note that we discuss one of her latest releases in which she sings the role of Serpina. This is the newly released CD of Pergolesi’s La serva padrona (along with Livietta e Tracollo) with the forces of the Boston Early Music Festival. I hope you enjoy listening! Howard Hart Speaking Opera Podcast October 9, 2024 #amandaforsythe#opera#soprano#baroque#baroque_opera#bostonearlymusicfestival#bostonbaroque#royaloperahouse#italianlanguage#italianmusic#recordings#dancemusic#apollo‘s_fire #handel#monteverdi#mozartmusic#pergolesi#paul_o‘dette #concertopera#latraviat
What People Say
I love Howard R. Hart’s Speaking Opera podcasts and vodcasts for several reasons. One is that his informed and insightful passion for opera is consistently evident. Another is that his interviews with opera world denizens from singers to reissue producers draw out valuable and entertaining information; he knows just what questions to ask. The combination of Mr. Hart’s friendly, inviting manner and his substantial content ought to appeal to both connoisseurs and opera newcomers alike.
— Jed Distler – composer/pianist, ASCAP Award winning radio host and writer for Gramophone and Classicstoday.com
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