Send us a text We have opera on the table today. Andy is a full-time chorus singer with the San Francisco Opera, where he has captivated audiences since joining in 2005. Andy also works as a community outreach member with the San Francisco Opera Guild, where he performs for and teaches kids about opera and gives them a brief but comprehensive taste into what it’s like to be a professional opera singer. He joins Ashley to talk about his experience as a professional singer, the day to day life and nuances of being a chorus member at the San Francisco Opera, opera and music’s role in his life, the choices he’s made to get to where he is in his career and how to preserve opera and connect the next generation with a centuries old craft. Links to topics mentioned by Ashley and Andy in today’s episode: San Francisco Opera’s Website San Francisco Opera Guild Thank you video sent to SFO Opera during the Covid-19 pandemic Albina Shagimuratova, the spectacular Russian singer mentioned by Andy An excerpt from Verdi's opera Rigoletto An excerpt from Puccini's opera La Bohème An excerpt from Bizet’s opera Carmen An excerpt from John Adam’s opera Doctor Atomic Link to the Leather Catchall , Playing Cards , Wooden Serving Spoons , Strawberry Rhubarb Jam , Lemon Curd and “Listening is the Language of Love” Cocktail Napkins gifted to Andy and offered by Âme Atendre Follow On the Table with Ashley on Instagram @onthetablewithashley On the Table with Ashley is presented by Âme Atendre , a luxury home goods and tableware brand with a mission to connect people to all that matters. Follow Âme Atendre on Instagram @amatendre
