The Baritone Blog

by Lucas Meachem, Operatic Baritone

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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

Making Love Last As An Opera Singer

July 5, 2017

Next week marks my first anniversary with my wife, Irina, and I can’t help but write about love. I’ve learned a lot about this juicy topic over the years, especially the difficulties with love and relationships that come with being an opera singer. In my blog post 10 Truths About Life On the Road, I … More Making Love Last As An Opera Singer

My No-Nonsense Tricks to Combatting Nerves

June 21, 2017

As I’m backstage about to head out to sing Brahms Requiem here in Prague, I’m not nervous. I never get nervous for a performance. Maybe for an important rehearsal, but never an actual performance. Getting nervous seems so weird to me, and I recognize that this is not the norm. I’m often asked how my … More My No-Nonsense Tricks to Combatting Nerves

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."