Host
Norman Reinhardt
American operatic tenor Norman Reinhardt has been a fixture of the international stage for nearly 20 years. He is a producer and the director of education for Living Opera.
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Behind the Curtain by Living Opera
Behind the Curtain, hosted by soprano Soula Parassidis and tenor Norman Reinhardt at the beautiful Hotel Bristol in Vienna, is a video podcast by Living Opera that takes listeners beyond the grand performances and into the heart of opera. Through candid, thought-provoking conversations, the podcast reveals insights that transcend the stage, exploring universal themes such as personal growth, leadership, and perseverance. Whether you're a seasoned opera enthusiast or simply curious about how artistry intersects with everyday life, Behind the Curtain offers a unique perspective that bridges the world of performance with real-world challenges and experiences. Watch the video version of this podcast on Living Opera's Facebook and YouTube Channels.
Contributors
Host
Soula Parassidis
Greek-Canadian operatic soprano Soula Parassidis is an entrepreneur, anti-humantrafficking advocate, and producer. She has appeared on stage in the world's major performance venues and is the CEO of Living Opera.
Guests
Guest
Christos Makridis
Christos Makridis is a professor, entrepreneur, and social scientist with over 50 peer reviewed academic papers and 100 op-eds in the popular press. He is the COO of Living Opera.
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Guest
Maddalena Del Gobbo
Maddalena is founder of the ensemble Ad Cor, specialising in ensemble music for and with the viola da gamba, and the Artistic Patron of Scandinavian Cello School (a foundation which supports, educates and promotes young cellists). In 2020 Maddalena was nominated for the ICMA and the Opus Klassik.
Her recent performances include appearances at the Musikverein Vienna, the Innsbrucker Festwochen der Alten Musik, Barocktage Melk, and broadcasts for BR (German TV).
In 2014, her CD Viola D ́Emozione for Archiv Produktion/Deutsche Grammophon was released. 2016 saw the release of her second album Henriette - The Princess of the Viol (French music for Princess Anne Henriette of France), and her third album followed in 2019, again for Deutsche Grammophon, entitled Maddalena and the Prince - a collection of music written for Prince Esterházy - that was released worldwide.