Compassionate Revolution
Compassionate Revolution is a podcast about the future of opera. Hosted by Alaina Viau, founder of Loose Tea Music Theatre, we're pulling back the curtains and sparking public discussion all in the name of making space for change. Social justice is our compass and opera is the way forward. Will you join us on our mission to create a more compassionate and inclusive world through opera?
Podcasting since 2023 • 13 episodes
Compassionate Revolution
Latest Episodes
12 - Power dynamics of consent and co-creation with Siobhan Richardson
In this episode of the Compassionate Revolution podcast, host Alaina Viau is joined by Siobhan Richardson, a fight and intimacy director, actor, singer, fighter, and dancer. Siobhan shares her experience and expertise in the opera and m...
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Episode 12
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53:56
11 - Cracking the code to making opera relatable with Alex Hajek
In this episode of the Compassionate Revolution podcast, host Alaina Viau is joined by Alex Hajek, Canadian baritone, co-producer of Opera Revue.Alex shares his experience with Opera Revue, which has sold out shows, diverse audience mem...
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Episode 10
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50:00
10 - Getting curious about yourself with Daevyd Pepper
In this episode of the Compassionate Revolution podcast, host Alaina Viau is joined by Daevyd Pepper, a singer, trailblazer, administrator, and spiritualist.They dive into ways to embrace your woo-woo as an opera artist and getti...
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Episode 11
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59:50
09 - What does Canadian culture look like in the global arts scene? with Valerie Dueck
Valerie Dueck (classical pianist, teacher, vocal coach) has moved at least 25 times in the past 20 years.She’s lived in the Czech Republic, Austria, Norway, Kazakhstan, and most recently in Switzerland. Now based in Ottaw...
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Episode 9
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48:50
08 - Opera and the mind-body connection with Peter Bass
In this episode of the Compassionate Revolution podcast, Alaina Viau and baritone Peter Bass discuss their shared belief about the mind-body connection within the context of opera. They both acknowledge that opera is not just about what happens...
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Episode 8
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1:10:25
