Countermelody

Recent Episodes

Episode 315. Gilda Cruz-Romo

Posted December 15, 2024 • 01:32:31

While I was growing up, Gilda Cruz-Romo was a fixture on the stage of the Metropolitan Opera. At the time, I did not fully appreciate her, as I thought...

Episode 314. Yi-Kwei Sze Revisited

Posted December 9, 2024 • 01:38:19

One of the great personal revelations for me in the early years of producing Countermelody was discovering the great Chinese American bass...

Episode 313. Get to Know Gilbert Price

Posted December 7, 2024 • 01:41:35

If you have never heard of Gilbert Price, this episode will remedy that situation. With a voice that was easily produced, full-ranged, tonally refulgent,...

Episode 312. John Reardon Revisited (World AIDS Day 2024)

Posted December 2, 2024 • 01:52:00

Yesterday was World AIDS Day and many of the people I admire and follow on various social media platforms made beautiful and heartfelt posts in commemoration...

Episode 311. Ina Souez

Posted November 30, 2024 • 01:17:21

Because we American expats in Germany often celebrate Thanksgiving on the weekend after our compatriots in the US, I offer you today a second Thanksgiving...