LA Opera Podcasts: Behind the Curtain

Latest Episodes:

Experiencing Omar with Ashley Faatoalia, Cedric Berry and Patrick Blackwell Nov 01, 2022

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In this episode, Director of LA Opera Connects, Andréa Fuentes, interviews Ashley Faatoalia, Cedric Berry and Patrick Blackwell who discuss their experiences as part of the cast for Omar. This recording was made as part of Connects professional development series for teachers, Opera for Educators. Don't miss the West Coast premiere of Omar at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, October 22 through November 13. Tickets are available now at LAOpera.org

Frankenstein in Conversation with Michael Shapiro Oct 26, 2022

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In this episode, composer Michael Shapiro is interviewed by LA Opera's Senior Director of Artistic Programs Joshua Winograde. Together they discuss Michael's atmospheric and original score for Frankenstein. Come see composer Michael Shapiro conduct his new score to this 1931 masterpiece of horror at the Ace Theater, performed by the LA Opera Orchestra on October 28 and 29.

Omar Pre-Performance Talk with Michael Abels and Dr. Tiffany Kuo Oct 21, 2022

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In this episode, Omar co-composer Michael Abels and Professor of Music at Mount San Antonio College, Dr. Tiffany Kuo discuss the music, the story and the process of creating Omar in this pre-recorded pre-performance talk. Tickets to Omar are available now at LAOpera.org.

Behind the Curtain: Omar Scene-by-Scene Oct 11, 2022

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In this episode, composer Michael Abels shares the synopsis for Omar. Hear Michael Abels and Rhiannon Giddens music bring Omar's memoir to life in this inspiring true story about one man's faith and courage. Tickets to the West Coast premiere of Omar are available now at LAOpera.org.

Infidelity! Revenge! Madness! Murder!: Sir Walter Scott's "The Bride of Lammermoor" Oct 06, 2022

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In this episode, Dr. Lana Dalley discusses "Infidelity! Revenge! Madness! Murder!: Sir Walter Scott's The Bride of Lammermoor". This recording was made as part of LA Opera Connects professional development series for teachers, Opera for Educators. Don't miss Lucia di Lammermoor at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion this Sunday, October 9th. Tickets are available at LAOpera.org.

Lucia di Lammermoor Pre-Performance Talk with Dr. Kristi Brown-Montesano Sep 24, 2022

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In this episode, Dr. Kristi Brown-Montesano, Chair of Music History and Literature at the Colburn Conservatory of Music explores Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor in this pre-recorded pre-performance talk. Showing now through October 9th tickets are available at LAOpera.org.

Christopher Koelsch Discusses an Updated Lucia di Lammermoor Sep 20, 2022

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In this episode, LA Opera CEO Christopher Koelsch and LA Opera Connects Director Andrea Fuentes discuss the importance of updating our beloved art form and what makes Simon Stone's modern-day staging of Lucia di Lammermoor so exciting. Tickets to Lucia are available now at LAOpera.org

Behind the Curtain: Lucia di Lammermoor Scene-by-Scene Sep 13, 2022

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In this episode, tenor Arturo Chacón-Cruz shares the synopsis for Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor. Showing September 17th through October 9th , see Arturo play Edgardo - Lucia's beloved - in this spellbinding tale of marriage, madness and murder conducted by LA Opera's new Resident Conductor Lina González-Granados. Tickets to Lucia are available now at LAOpera.org.

James Conlon's In-Depth Look at Lucia di Lammermoor Sep 06, 2022

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In this episode, LA Opera's Richard Seaver Music Director, James Conlon explores Lucia di Lammermoor - the story, its history, and of course, the music. See LA Opera's Lucia di Lammermoor at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion from September 17 through October 9. Tickets are available now at LAOpera.org.

Lucia: Women and Madness in Opera with Dr. Holley Replogle-Wong Sep 01, 2022

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In this episode, Dr. Holley Replogle-Wong discusses "Lucia: Women and Madness in Opera". This recording was made as part of LA Opera Connects professional development series for teachers, Opera for Educators. See Lucia di Lammermoor at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion from September 17 through October 9. Tickets are available now at LAOpera.org.