"I feel like this is the year of The Nimoy. I think a lot of artists are really curious to see what it can do."
There's plenty of joy to be found in this week's list including a swinging version of "The Nutcracker Suite"
"Whether it is a performer of color or a person who is from the LGBT community, it is very important that when they embody a character, that they bring 100% of themselves to that character."
"I was thinking about the breathing thing. This is a much calmer sort of experience. It's also a challenge for me because normally I write a lot of fast notes. "
Though he's sung the title role of "Don Giovanni" at the Met, he jumped at the chance to sing Don Basilio at LA Opera
"I think there may be no greater compliment than having this opera, this music, get people excited about reading Mary Shelley's novel."
"If people think that sexuality has only just occurred with Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi B, think again."
