Hook, Push, & Pray
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Latest Episodes
Juliet Petrus, Soprano
We are BACK BABY! On today's episode, I sit down with Juliet Petrus who, in addition to her active singing career, has also recently co-authored (along with Katherine Chu) a Mandarin Diction Guide Book...Yep, you read that right! Join us as we talk...
Lee Anne Myslewski, Vice President WolfTrap Opera
On today's episode, I sit down with WolfTrap Opera's Vice President, Lee Anne Myslewski. We discuss all things YAPs and how to become a successful young singer in this business. On a personal note, I went to WolfTrap in 2013 as a YA and it was one of...
Hailey Clark, Soprano
On today's episode, I sit down with one of my best buddies and incredible artist, Hailey Clark. Like me and so many other crazy American singers, Hailey made the jump over to Europe and has found an immense amount of success here in Germany. We really...
Alex Fletcher, Artist Manager
On today's episode I sit down with artist manager, Alex Fletcher. Alex has owned his own agency, Fletcher Artists, for over a decade and is one of the most respected managers in the opera world today. Incredibly insightful interview with great advice...
HPP LIVE! Ep. 20
Hook, Push, and Pray is back! On this week's very special episode, Nicholas sits down with three of opera's most influential people (Christopher Koelsch, Joshua Winograde and Paul Curran) to discuss how to revitalize Opera. Taped in front of a live...
Derek Taylor, Tenor
On today's episode I sit down with extraordinary artist and incredible tenor, Derek Taylor. Derek shares his unorthodox path to opera and how he navigated his move to Europe. I had such a good time in this interview- thanks for stopping by...
Jack Swanson, Tenor
We are back! On today’s episode, the first of the summer season, Nicholas sits down with world-class tenor and friend of the show, Jack Swanson. Tune-in for an in-depth interview discussing the mental, financial and technical challenges of being a...
James Darrah, Director (re-air)
HPP will be taking a two week summer pause but don't you worry, we will be revisiting two of the most exciting episodes ever. First up is this incredible interview with Director, James Darrah. Such a passionate, fun, INTENSELY opera-centered...