Countermelody

Countermelody devoted to the glories of the human voice raised in song.

Listen to latest episode

Countermelody Cover Art

Follow Our Podcast

Recent Episodes

Episode 344. Mady Mesplé Revisited

Posted March 24, 202501:46:35

This past March 7 would have been the 94th birthday of the great French coloratura soprano Mady Mesplé. This episode begins a new series of episodes...

Episode 343. Over-the-Top Sopranos, French Edition

Posted March 21, 202501:39:26

As a follow-up to my Mezzos on the Verge series, which seemed to resonate with so many of you, today I present the first in a new ongoing series, Over-the-Top...

Episode 342. Norman Bailey Revisited

Posted March 17, 202501:50:41

The British bass-baritone Norman Bailey (23 March 1933 – 15 September 2021) was one of the premier Wagner singers of his generation, appearing in...

Episode 341. Robert Massard Revisited

Posted March 14, 202501:47:06

A year and a half ago, I posted an episode on Robert Massard, the finest French baritone of his era, and one of the finest French baritones of all time....

Episode 340. Roberta Alexander: Dutch Treat

Posted March 10, 202501:31:14

Nothing brings me greater joy than when a deep exploration into the artistry of a favorite singer yields even more delights than I could have possibly...