A Chat with Christine Goerke

About this episode

Robert Bosworth chats with soprano Christine Goerke about opera, audience engagement, and backstage secrets.

In this installment, your delighted host is joined by world-renown soprano Christine Goerke to discuss whether she reads reviews, the force that was Jessye Norman, and why opera audiences should clap whenever they feel like it. We also dive into the importance of keeping opera relevant for modern theatergoers, share fun backstage (and onstage) secrets, and confirm that even international opera stars just want a burger after the show. So sit back, sponsor us if you wish, and enjoy a lovely chat. Follow Christine’s adventures at: Christine Goerke: www.christinegoerke.com And then, of course, go practice. Stay connected: 📱 Instagram: @Robert.Bosworth.Music 👉 Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. 🎵 Intro/Outro music by Robert Bosworth, Trained Musician™️ 🎙️ Produced by: phMediaStudio, LLC

People in this episode

Host: Robert Bosworth

Guest: Christine Goerke

Topics covered

• opera
• soprano
• theater
• audience engagement
• backstage secrets
• modern relevance

Keywords

• Christine Goerke
• opera
• soprano
• audience clapping
• Jessye Norman
• backstage secrets
• modern theater

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