The Baritone Blog

by Lucas Meachem, Operatic Baritone

 
 

 
 
 

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Follow along as I share stories from my life as a professional opera singer and my views on various opera topics.

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That Time When… I Was Fired And Thought My Career Was Over

August 30, 2017

  Back when I was a young, wide-eyed music student in my home state of North Carolina, I was looking for a music-related summer gig after my sophomore year. Somehow, I caught wind of an audition in Chapel Hill where all of these outdoor drama companies from across the country were auditioning singers and dancers … More That Time When… I Was Fired And Thought My Career Was Over

When Your Child Wants to be an Opera Singer: A How-To Guide

August 16, 2017

I came out of the womb singing. I couldn’t help myself. I sang all the time and didn’t care where I was! What about you? Is your child a natural singer? Do you walk into the room and find them singing to themselves? To the point that they can’t help themselves from singing?Congratulations! These may … More When Your Child Wants to be an Opera Singer: A How-To Guide

How I Role | The Perfect Opera’s Imperfect Aristocrat: Count Almaviva

July 12, 2017

Here I am in the sunny Spanish countryside, about to sing my 6th production of Le Nozze di Figaro as The Count. I figured it was about time I gave my thoughts on the man that is loathed by the audience but much loved by his own self. I love having the chance to delve into … More How I Role | The Perfect Opera’s Imperfect Aristocrat: Count Almaviva

I won a Grammy!

Our production of Los Angeles Opera's Ghosts of Versailles was recorded live and released as a CD late last year. The whole show was an extravagance and the conductor James Conlon led us strongly through the challenging but exciting piece. I sang 'Figaro' in his later years and it was so fun interpreting a character that I've grown close to over the years from singing many a Il Barbiere di Siviglia and Le Nozze di Figaro. For those who missed the live performance, here is my aria, "They Wish They Could Kill Me."