Highlights from the 2025-26 Season
Jul 31, 202635mEp. 20
David and Francisco Salazar speak about the highlights of the 2025-26 season and what their favorite performances were.
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OperaWire founders David and Francisco Salazar Talk about the opera industry and all the latest news from around the world. They also feature guests with interesting stories and delve deeper into new operatic trends. We are the highs and lows of the opera world. The podcast is produced by Daniel Gomez and La Cuarta Productions
OperaWire hosts The OperaWire Podcast, a arts show with 18 episodes published.
David and Francisco Salazar speak about the highlights of the 2025-26 season and what their favorite performances were.
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