Where Talent Meets Opportunity: Career Trajectories in Opera with Kristin Ditlow & Jamie Flora
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The episode discusses the winding career paths in opera with insights from two educators and performers.
We often say that the road to a successful opera career can be a winding one—and we've got the receipts to prove it! Join Key Change co-hosts Anna Garcia and Olga Perez Flora as they discuss career trajectories, academic journeys, and artistic life with two legendary performers and educators: Kristin Ditlow, Associate Professor of Vocal Coaching and Opera Conductor at the University Of New Mexico, and James Flora*, acclaimed American tenor and Lecturer in Voice and Opera, also at UNM. Our conversation sets the stage for an exciting collaboration between Santa Fe Opera and UNM. "The position that I have (at UNM) has evolved with me," says Kristin, who has worked around the world as a conductor and a pianist. "That's a testament to a healthy place that's willing to grow along with its faculty and allow them to grow in a position." It's also a verdant artistic environment where raw talent is refined, and practice leads to proficiency. Jamie hopes that the next generation of opera professionals will bring the art form's epic storytelling and staging to a broader audience. "I'd love for opera to step away a little bit from exclusivity," he says, reflecting on how the perceived…
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