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OperaWire Podcast Features Alan Pierson, His Experience at the Grammys, Modern Opera & Discovering Opera

By Francisco Salazar

On Episode #9 of the OperaWire podcast, David and Francisco Salazar interview Grammy-winning conductor Alan Pierson.

In their discussion, Pierson spoke about his experience at the Grammys, conducting modern opera, and how he discovered his passion for the art form and, specifically, contemporary opera.

Pierson and the Salazars also discuss the current opera landscape and building the audience.

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By Francisco Salazar

FRANCISCO SALAZAR, (Publisher) has worked as a journalist for over 10 years with such companies as Latin Post, and freelanced for Remezcla. He has also published for El Diario and La Opinion. He is a media producer and a classically trained cellist who has performed in the New York area.

With OperaWire he has lectured at Bard College and been featured on Fred Plotkin, Jennifer Rowley and Angel Blue's programs.

He holds a Masters in Media Management from the New School and a Bachelor's in Film Production and Italian studies from Hofstra University.

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