Ep. 102 - Benson Wilson

Listen in and cheers with us to AA Opera 🥂 Our final episode is full of nostalgia, reflection and an update on what's next for us both. Thanks to everyone that has been a part of our podcast of almost 5 years and 106 episodes! With Love, Ash + Avi xoxo

WE ARE BACK! Season 8 kicks off with International Opera Singer, Stage and Screen Actor, Zachary James! Ash + Avi chat to Zach about his career in showbiz and how we can as artists can embrace versatility! Such an inspiring episode, we hope you enjoy. Zach's Links: Website | Instagram Our Links:Website | Instagram | Buy us a Coffee 

This week Ash + Avi are joined by the fantastic world renowned mezzo, Kate Lindsey! Kate’s career is one so many singers aspire to. She shares what her journey has been like, working on special projects like “Handmaids Tale” as well as motherhood as an opera singer. We hope you love this episode as much as we do. Kate's Links: Website | Instagram Our Links:Website | Instagram | Buy us a Coffee 

This week Ash + Avi sit down with one of Opera's freshest and most celebrated Tenors, Freddie De Tommaso. Freddie reflects on his Opera Journey so far and how it came to be! He also shares the inspiration behind his debut album 'Passione' and his latest chart-topping release Il Tenore. What a pleasure it was to talk to such a genuine and talented artist. Enjoy! Freddie's Links: Website | Instagram | Spotify | Apple Music Our Links:Website | Instagram | Buy us a Coffee 

This week Ash + Avi got to chat with Baritone Benson Wilson. Benson is currently a Harewood artist at ENO. Benson Talks about the influence of his heritage on his performances and how he has developed a career in the industry as well as what it means to him to be an opera singer. Benson's links:

This week Ash + Avi welcome Mezzo-Soprano Kitty Whately. We find out about her exciting career and her latest album release ‘Befreit: A Soul Surrendered’. Kitty is also the co-founder of SWAP'ra. A fantastic organisation for women and parents within the Opera industry. Tune in to find out about their mission, values and how to get involved! Kitty's Links: Instagram | Twitter | Listen | Album Our Links:⁠Website⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Buy us a Coffee 

This week Ash + Avi are in the hot seat! And are share some very big news... What could it be? Tune into episode 100 to find out everything!  Our Links: Website | Instagram | Buy us a Coffee 

This week Ash + Avi chat with Conductor & Chorus Director Aidan Oliver. We talk about the Glyndebourne that we know and love as well as Aidans work with Edinburgh Festival Chorus and Philharmonia Voices. We discuss the joys of choral music and tips on auditioning!  Aidan's Links: Website | Twitter | Glyndebourne Support the Podcast Buy us a coffee

This week Ash + Avi met up with fellow Royal Academy of Music alumni, Bass-Baritone Ossian Huskinson. Since graduating from RAM Opera school Ossian has been working on the opera stages throughout the UK and Europe. Ossian is currently a Harewood Artist at ENO. Find out more about Ossian's exciting career on the episode. Ossian's Links:  Website | Instagram  Our Links: Website | Instagram | Buy us a Coffee 

This week Ash + Avi chat with international Opera Director Bruno Ravella. Bruno shares his directing story so far, we discuss the importance of languages, the perks of working abroad and advice for aspiring directors. Make sure you're following Bruno to keep up to date with his latest productions! Bruno's Links: Website | Instagram | Wexford Festival Support the Podcast Buy us a coffee