The Lyric Opera of Chicago has introduced a new podcast series, Backstage at Lyric.

The audio programs will feature interviews with the singers, conductors and creative team members behind the productions in Lyric Opera’s 2007-08 season.

The debut episode, hosted by staff dramaturg Roger Pines, presents a conversation with soprano Elizabeth Futral and tenor Joseph Calleja, who star as Violetta and Alfredo in the Frank Corsaro production of Verdi’s La traviata that opens the season on September 29.

You can preview this podcast below, or subscribe to the podcast by adding this feed URL to your podcast software:
http://www.lyricopera.org/podcast/lyricpodcasts-rss.asp