LA Opera Podcasts: Behind the Curtain

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Making a Community Opera with Eli Villanueva, Natalie Iscovich and Tehvon Fowler-Chapman Mar 07, 2023

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Eli Villanueva and Natalie Iscovich share a passion for creating environments where students and community members feel comfortable expressing themselves creatively. This shared passion has brought them together as a dynamic duo of teaching artists, who both got their start with LA Opera Connects on the same production, almost 30 years apart. Eli and Natalie talk to Tehvon Fowler-Chapman, Vice President of LA Opera Connects about their creative beginnings and what it takes to mount a community opera with hundreds of participants. Tickets to this year's Community Opera, Moses, are available now at LAOpera.org.

Bringing Susanna to Life: A Conversation with Janai Brugger Feb 22, 2023

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In this episode, talented soprano Janai Brugger discusses her introduction to opera, motherhood and how she brings Susanna to life in Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro. Don't miss Janai as the ever-resourceful bride of Figaro now through February 26. Tickets for The Marriage of Figaro are available at LAOpera.org.

In Conversation with Russell Thomas and Tehvon Fowler-Chapman Feb 07, 2023

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In this episode, LA Opera Connects Vice President Tehvon Fowler-Chapman sits down with internationally acclaimed tenor and LA Opera Artist in Residence Russell Thomas to discuss storytelling in opera and what he hopes to impart to the next generation of artists. Hear Russell Thomas in recital at the Colburn on Saturday February 25, tickets are available now at LAOpera.org.

James Conlon's Pre-Performance Talk on The Marriage of Figaro Feb 02, 2023

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In this episode, join LA Opera's Richard Seaver Music Director James Conlon as he delves into the history of French playwright Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais and his beloved character Figaro for this pre-recorded pre-talk. See Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro now through February 26. Tickets are available at LAOpera.org.

The Marriage of Figaro Scene-by-Scene Jan 30, 2023

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In this episode, Anthony León, member of the LA Opera Young Artist Program, reads the synopsis for The Marriage of Figaro. See Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro, playing February 4-26. Tickets are available now at LAOpera.org

Behind the Curtain - 2022 Holiday Special Dec 14, 2022

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In this special episode of Behind the Curtain, join LA Opera Connects' Vice President Tehvon Fowler-Chapman and LA Opera staff as they share and dive into their favorite songs and recordings to listen to during the holidays.

A Tale of Two Toscas with Kathleen Moriarty Dec 01, 2022

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In this episode, Kathleen Moriarty discusses "A Tale of Two Toscas". This recording was made as part of LA Opera Connects professional development series for teachers, Opera for Educators. See Tosca at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion now until December 10. Tickets are available at LAOpera.org

James Conlon's In-Depth Look at Tosca Nov 18, 2022

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In this episode, LA Opera's Richard Seaver Music Director, James Conlon explores Tosca - the story, its history, and of course, the music. See LA Opera's Tosca at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion from November 19 through December 10. Tickets are available now at LAOpera.org.

Behind the Curtain: Tosca Scene-by-Scene Nov 15, 2022

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In this episode, soprano Angel Blue shares the synopsis for Tosca. Showing November 19 through December 10, see Angel Blue as Floria Tosca — the glamorous heroine — in this enthralling tale of love, deception and corruption. Tickets are available now at LAOpera.org.

Omar with Director Kaneza Schaal and Production Designer Christopher Myers Nov 11, 2022

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In this episode, the director for Omar Kaneza Schaal and production designer Christopher Myers, discuss their collaboration, artistry and the importance of telling Omar ibn Said's story. Learn more about Omar at LAOpera.org.

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