LA Opera Podcasts: Behind the Curtain

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From the Vault: Indre Viskontas: The Science of Music's Effect on The Brain Jun 16, 2022

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In this podcast recorded in 2019, Indre Viskontas, neuroscientist and operatic soprano, discusses the relationship between music and the brain. From June 12 to June 18, 2022, explore the intersection between arts and health through a series of events across LA County. For more information and a full schedule, please visit LAOpera.org/Wellness.

Arts and Health with Michele Patzakis and Nani Sinha Jun 14, 2022

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In this podcast, Andréa Fuentes, Director for LA Opera Connects, chats with opera singers and arts and health advocates Nani Sinha and Michele Patzakis. Join LA Opera Connects in celebrating LA County Arts and Health Week June 12-18, 2022. In collaboration with LA County Department of Arts and Culture and the WHO Healing Arts Initiative as well as multiple arts and health organizations around Los Angeles County, join us at several events during the week as well as at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 for an arts and health summit. For more information visit LAOpera.org/Wellness.

Aida: The Music, The Women, The Drama with Dr. Kristi Brown-Montesano Jun 07, 2022

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In this podcast, Dr. Kristi Brown-Montesano discusses Verdi's Aida; the music, the women and the drama. See LA Opera's Aida at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion from May 21 to June 12, 2022. Tickets are available now at LAOpera.org

James Conlon's Pre-Performance Talk on Aida May 31, 2022

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In this podcast, listen to James Conlon, Richard Seaver Music Director for LA Opera, in his pre-performance lecture for Verdi's Aida, showing now at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. See LA Opera's Aida from May 21 - June 12, 2022, tickets are available now at LAOpera.org

Aida: History Vs. Opera May 26, 2022

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In this podcast, Dr. Muriel McClendon hosts "History Vs. Opera", in which Dr. Tiffany Kuo and Dr. Kara Cooney analyze Verdi's depiction of Egypt in Aida and historical records of Egypt's Old Kingdom. This recording was made as part of LA Opera Connects' professional development series for teachers, Opera for Educators. LA Opera's Aida is playing from May 21 to June 12 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Get your tickets now at LAOpera.org. https://youtu.be/ZOVpQYGm3NM

Scenes from the Orchestra: Aida with James Conlon May 17, 2022

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In this podcast, Richard Seaver Music Director and conductor James Conlon shares his insight into the contexts and history of Aida, one of Verdi's great works. This recording was created as part of LA Opera Connects' professional development series for teachers, Opera for Educators. See LA Opera's Aida at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion between May 21 and June 12, 2022. Tickets are available now at LAOpera.org

Aida: When Verdi (Almost) Said Good-bye with Gerardo Kleinburg May 12, 2022

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In this podcast writer, music critic and cultural promoter, Gerardo Kleinburg, discusses "Aida: When Verdi (Almost) Said Good-bye". This recording was made as part of LA Opera Connects professional development series for teachers, Opera for Educators. See Aida at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion from May 21 through June 12, 2022. Tickets are available now at LAOpera.org.

Behind the Curtain: Aida Scene-By-Scene May 03, 2022

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In this podcast, renowned soprano Latonia Moore shares the synopsis for Verdi's Aida, an opera with some of the most famous music in the operatic canon. Showing May 21 - June 12, see Latonia Moore and Russell Thomas star as secret lovers from rival kingdoms in this timeless romance, directed by Francesca Zambello and conducted by James Conlon, at LA Opera. Tickets are available now on our website, LAOpera.org.

Aida In Conversation with Director Francesca Zambello Apr 27, 2022

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In this podcast, LA Opera Sebastian Paul and Marybelle Musco President and Chief Executive Officer Christopher Koelsch and Aida Director Francesca Zambello discuss the challenges and joys of producing Verdi’s Aida for modern audiences. Come see LA Opera’s Aida from May 21 - June 12, 2022 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Downtown Los Angeles. Tickets are available now at LAOpera.org

On Gold Mountain with Librettist Lisa See, Composer Nathan Wang and Director Jennifer Chang Apr 20, 2022

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In this podcast, LA Opera Connects director Andréa Fuentes interviews composer Nathan Wang, author and librettist Lisa See and director Jennifer Chang regarding On Gold Mountain, an opera based on Lisa See's book of the same title. See On Gold Mountain May 5-15, in the newly expanded Chinese Garden at The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens. Tickets are available now, only at The Huntington's website; Huntington.org.

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