Countermelody

Recent Episodes

Episode 300. Helen Donath Revisited

Posted October 21, 2024 • 01:16:10

Episode 300 of Countermelody is upon us, and I have chosen today to bring you the German-American soprano Helen Donath in all her glory, performing...

Episode 299. Rogue Tenors

Posted October 18, 2024 •

Remember the summer of 2020? The good old days of lockdown? That was the first summer that I was producing Countermelody, and during that time...

Episode 298. Verdi Duets

Posted October 15, 2024 • 01:20:01

Last week, absorbed in preparations for my own birthday, I passed over the birthday of the great Giuseppe Verdi, born 10 October 1813. Two years ago...

Episode 297. In Pace

Posted October 13, 2024 • 01:30:09

Today I present part two of my “In Memoriam” series, honoring treasured singers who have recently died. This week I focus on male singers, covering...

Episode 296. Dan’s Operatic Picks

Posted October 8, 2024 • 01:33:16

I’m still under the weather, but I can’t let that keep me from posting my usual Tuesday episode! Here is another recycled bonus episode, this one...