Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
Few people think of opera as an American art form. But an opera conceived, written and designed for performances in Washington’s backyard will compete for a Grammy this weekend against compositions from around the globe. We talk with the creative forces behind “Volpone” — a piece commissioned by the Wolf Trap Foundation and performed by the Wolf Trap Opera Company — about bringing American opera to new audiences worldwide.
Guests
- John Musto Composer, "Volpone"
- Kim Pensinger Witman Director, Wolf Trap Opera and Classical Programming
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