We are so excited for today’s conversation with Patricia Westley and Joseph Lattanzi of OSSIA!

Patricia and Joseph are two of the founding members of OSSIA: Op[era] Culture, a new media production company, consulting firm, and think tank committed to providing an alternate way to enjoy opera. 

They talk with us about how OSSIA is trying to cultivate opera culture that is inspired by pop culture, and why they believe that this approach could change the way we experience opera, as singers and audiences alike.

Their mission and their approach are so fresh and inspiring, and we look forward to following their work!

Also, OSSIA LOVES when people subscribe to their weekly op culture newsletter + submit their own op culture recommendations. They always share them! They want as many voices as possible in on the conversation and building op culture, so be sure to check them out at the links below!

OSSIA on Instagram
OSSIA on the Web

Follow their founders on Instagram!

@patricia.westley
@joseph.lattanzi
@Alyssa_explains.it.all
@Marcus.Alexander.shields

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Music from this episode: 

Basic Implosion and Thinking Music by Kevin MacLeod
Link: incompetech.com
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/