Go behind the scenes with the people that bring Pittsburgh Opera's production to life.

The POP - Pittsburgh Opera Podcast - features engaging conversations with Pittsburgh Opera's singers, stage directors, conductors, and other talented professionals dedicated to putting the highest-quality opera on stage for our audiences.

The POP will drop for every Pittsburgh Opera 2025-26 production. Each episode will be available on our YouTube channel's POP Playlist. 

2025–26 POP Release Dates

 

 Latest Episode - Curlew River

 

Host Matthew Hrdlicka sits down with Resident Artist Stage Director Dana Kinney to discuss her Pittsburgh Opera directorial debut, Benjamin Britten’s Curlew River. Together, they discuss the work’s ancient Japanese roots, its powerful themes, and what audiences can expect when this rare gem is performed at the stunning Calvary Episcopal Church.