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?
Compassionate Revolution
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 on stage but encompasses the entirety of a performer's life and well-being.
Timestamps:
[00:02:22] Singer's multiple interests and projects.
[00:04:07] Osteopathy and psychotherapy integration.
[00:08:43] Early undergrads and performance anxiety.
[00:14:46] Singers need foundational practice.
[00:18:52] Responsibility of the student and master.
[00:21:08] Singing and self-expression.
[00:26:00] Brain growth and education.
[00:28:56] Metrics for teaching effectiveness.
[00:34:34] Mechanics of our instruments.
[00:38:58] Shifting to patriarchal framework.
[00:41:32] Make yourself marketable.
[00:48:31] Tools for safe learning.
[00:51:06] Responding to your body.
[00:55:21] Discovering emotional capacity in opera.
[00:59:22] The dynamic between performer and audience.
[01:04:26] Changing expectations in theater.
[01:07:11] Spontaneity in live performances.
Links:
Connect with Peter Bass
http://peterbass.ca/
https://www.instagram.com/bassthebaritone
Connect with Alaina Viau
https://www.alainaviau.com/
https://www.instagram.com/alainaviau/
Connect with Loose Tea Music Theatre
https://looseteamusictheatre.com/
https://www.instagram.com/looseteatheatre/
