Discover Panama’s Hidden Artistic Treasure: Opera!
In this Real Expats edition of The Panama Podcast, hosts Melissa Darnay, Amanda Gleeson, and Stacey Jenks sit down with the inspiring Irena Sylya, founder and Artistic Director of the Panama Opera Foundation. What started as a chance meeting at a nail salon led to an exclusive invitation to a private opera performance—and a deep dive into Panama’s thriving arts and culture scene.
Irena shares her journey of launching the foundation, training young opera singers in Panama, and building a world-class platform for performing arts in a country not traditionally known for opera. If you think Panama is all beaches and business… think again.
🎤 Whether you're a music lover, a culture enthusiast, or an expat curious about the deeper soul of Panama, this episode will open your eyes—and ears—to the incredible artistic heartbeat of this vibrant country.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Filmed in Panama City, with the real expats who live it, love it, and share it.
👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode of The Panama Podcast!
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LINKS:
- Free e-Book: choosepanama.com/free-book.html
- Buy Real Estate: ChoosePanama.com
- Rent in Playa Bonita, Panama: ChoosePanamaRentals.com
- Amanda Gleeson: https://agleesonconsultingservices.wordpress.com/
- Irena Sylya and the Panama Opera: https://operapanama.com/english
#PanamaOpera #PanamaPodcast #RealExpats #ChoosePanama #IrenaSylya #OperaInPanama #PanamaCulture #ExpatsInPanama #PanamaArtsScene #MelissaDarnay #StaceyJenks #PanamaLiving #PanamaLife #PanamaCityEvents
In this Real Expats edition of The Panama Podcast, hosts Melissa Darnay, Amanda Gleeson, and Stacey Jenks sit down with the inspiring Irena Sylya, founder and Artistic Director of the Panama Opera Foundation. What started as a chance meeting at a nail salon led to an exclusive invitation to a private opera performance—and a deep dive into Panama’s thriving arts and culture scene.
Irena shares her journey of launching the foundation, training young opera singers in Panama, and building a world-class platform for performing arts in a country not traditionally known for opera. If you think Panama is all beaches and business… think again.
🎤 Whether you're a music lover, a culture enthusiast, or an expat curious about the deeper soul of Panama, this episode will open your eyes—and ears—to the incredible artistic heartbeat of this vibrant country.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- How Panama is cultivating its own opera and performing arts culture
- The mission and impact of the Panama Opera Foundation
- Why the arts scene in Panama is more alive than ever
- How expats can get involved and support the arts
Filmed in Panama City, with the real expats who live it, love it, and share it.
👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode of The Panama Podcast!
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LINKS:
- Free e-Book: choosepanama.com/free-book.html
- Buy Real Estate: ChoosePanama.com
- Rent in Playa Bonita, Panama: ChoosePanamaRentals.com
- Amanda Gleeson: https://agleesonconsultingservices.wordpress.com/
- Irena Sylya and the Panama Opera: https://operapanama.com/english
#PanamaOpera #PanamaPodcast #RealExpats #ChoosePanama #IrenaSylya #OperaInPanama #PanamaCulture #ExpatsInPanama #PanamaArtsScene #MelissaDarnay #StaceyJenks #PanamaLiving #PanamaLife #PanamaCityEvents
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