{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65b1314165dc280015064943/67ff6f13edf0112e5cbef37d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Season 2 - Episode 8: Opera","description":"<p>What makes opera so powerful—and why does it still resonate today?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of <em>Start Here</em>, Alexis Ffrench is joined by international tenor <strong>Freddie De Tommaso</strong>, a rising star who’s breathing new life into opera’s timeless tradition. From his chart-topping recordings to his unforgettable last-minute debut at the Royal Opera House, Freddie shares what fuels his love for performance and how the operatic voice can still shake the soul—and society—in the modern day.</p><p><br></p><p>Together, they explore the unique power of the operatic voice, the discipline behind the craft, and opera’s enduring ability to move audiences across generations. This is a conversation about legacy, storytelling, and why opera might just be more relevant now than ever.</p>","author_name":"ABRSM Start Here Podcast"}