Half-hour radio preview of the opera 'Partenope', hosted by WQED's Anna Singer, introducing the singers, music and production.
WQED-FM 89.3 is running a half-hour preview of Partenope on Saturday, January 16, 2027, at 12:30 PM, with a second broadcast on Friday, January 22, at 7 PM. It's hosted by WQED's Anna Singer, and it's designed to get you up to speed before the opera itself opens.
These previews are a regular thing for the company—they air twice before each production, and they're meant to be a deep dive into the singers, the music, and the production. If you're not sure what to expect from Partenope, this is where you'll find the context. You'll hear from the people on stage and get a sense of the music before you see it in the theater.
As for the production, Partenope is set against the backdrop of 1830s Paris. That's a specific choice that shifts the story into a different era and atmosphere, and the preview will likely touch on how that setting shapes the whole thing. If you're curious about how the production is coming together or who's in the cast, this is your chance to hear it straight from the source.
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Since it's a radio broadcast, you can tune in from anywhere in the city. The first one is Saturday, January 16, at 12:30 PM, and the second is Friday, January 22, at 7 PM, both on WQED-FM 89.3.
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