The Scottish Opera Podcast
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Sir David McVicar and Puccini's Turandot
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Welcome to The Scottish Opera Podcast
Step into the exciting world of opera with Scottish Opera's debut podcast series! Join host Jamie MacDougall, tenor and former BBC Radio Scotland presenter, as each new guest brings their unique perspective about what goes on behind the scenes at a national opera company. You’ll hear from directors and designers who dramatise these stories, conductors who interpret music new and old, and singers from international stars to our dedicated Community Chorus members.
Expect deep dives on beloved classics, previews of world premieres, and explorations of opera as a tool for education and wellbeing. With each new episode, we celebrate the talent, dedication, humanity, and creativity that makes opera special and offer new angles on this vibrant art form.
Whether you're an opera aficionado or just dipping your toe into this world, The Scottish Opera Podcast is your window into the craft, challenges, and diversity of opera today.
This podcast is produced in partnership with City of Glasgow College and supported by students on Broadcasting courses at the college, with thanks to James Wilson, Curriculum Head of Broadcasting.
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- Sir David McVicar and Puccini's Turandot · 29 minSir David McVicar joins tenor and friend Jamie MacDougall for a fascinating conversation tracing the journey from his early singing lessons to becoming one of the world's most…
- Missy Mazzoli and The Galloping Cure · 25 minRecorded on site during rehearsals for Edinburgh International Festival's The Galloping Cure, Jamie MacDougall takes listeners behind the scenes of The Galloping Cure. In this…
- Season 2026/2027 · 45 min · Seizoen 2 Aflevering 3This podcast was produced by Podcast students Owen Stark and Gregor Farquharson at City of Glasgow College as part of our ongoing partnership with the college. Presenter and…
- Series 2. Episode 2. Celebrating Sir Alexander Gibson. · 29 min · Seizoen 2 Aflevering 22026 marks 100 years since the birth of Sir Alexander Gibson, a defining figure in Scottish classical music. From his early days at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland to…
- Series 2. Episode 1. Emerging Artist Edward Jowle reflects on a year with Scottish Opera. · 25 min · Seizoen 2 Aflevering 1Presenter Jamie MacDougall catches up backstage at Edinburgh’s Festival Theatre with Emerging Artist Edward Jowle. This episode was recorded just as Scottish Opera’s November run…
- Episode eight - Writing a new operetta with Emma Jenkins and Toby Hession · 32 minPresenter Jamie MacDougall is joined by Emma Jenkins (librettist) and Toby Hession (composer) to discuss their brand new operetta, A Matter of Misconduct! As well as discussing…
- Episode seven - Introducing Scottish Opera's 2025/26 Season · 32 minThis podcast features audio from an exclusive live broadcast originally shared with our patrons and donors and produced by Broadcast students at City of Glasgow College. Join…
- Episode six- Josefine with director Antonia Bain and composer Samuel Bordoli · 29 minFilmmaker Antonia Bain and composer Samuel Bordoli discuss the creative partnership behind "Josefine," Scottish Opera's groundbreaking animated opera short. Drawing inspiration…
- Episode five - The Makropulos Affair with director Olivia Fuchs · 25 minDirector Olivia Fuchs joins Jamie MacDougall in the studio to discuss her production of Leoš Janáček's opera, The Makropulos Affair. This co-production with Welsh National Opera…
- Episode four - Opera Highlights with Rebecca Meltzer and Ross Cumming · 26 min · Seizoen 1 Aflevering 4Produced by Kayleigh and Grace from the City of Glasgow College. Presenter Jamie MacDougall chats to director Rebecca Meltzer and Baritone Emerging Artist, Ross Cumming, and…
- Episode three- Special Delivery with Karen MacIver · 23 min · Seizoen 1 Aflevering 3This episode was produced in partnership with City of Glasgow College, and supported by broadcast students, Kayleigh, Grace, and Ophelia. Join our presenter Jamie MacDougall as…
- Episode two - The Small Magician with Lea Shaw · 32 min · Seizoen 1 Aflevering 2Our presenter Jamie MacDougall sat down to discuss The Small Magician with Lea Shaw, Scottish Opera's Education Artist in Residence. Supported by Scottish Opera, The Small…
- Episode one - Don Pasquale · 18 minPresenter Jamie MacDougall welcomes our listeners into the whimsical world of Donizetti's Don Pasquale, as he hosts internationally acclaimed director-designer duo Barbe &…
