LA Opera Podcasts: Behind the Curtain

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From the Vault: A Contemplation of the Musical Traditions of Easter with James Conlon Apr 14, 2022

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In this special edition of Behind the Curtain LA Opera's Richard Seaver Music Director, James Conlon contemplates some of the rich musical works, oratorios, opera and stage festival plays, that have been associated with Easter traditions and celebrations. This recording was created in April of 2021.

In Our Daughter's Eyes with Composer Du Yun, Creative Producer Beth Morrison and Dr. Tiffany Kuo Apr 12, 2022

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In this podcast, composer Du Yun and creative producer Beth Morrison chat with musicologist Dr. Tiffany Kuo about the opera In Our Daughter’s Eyes, which is showing April 13, 14, 16, and 17, 2022 at REDCAT in Downtown Los Angeles. Tickets to the world premiere of In Our Daughter’s Eyes are available now at laopera.org

From the Vault: "Los Angeles as Opera: On Gold Mountain" Apr 06, 2022

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Discover On Gold Mountain, the true story of Fong See, a pioneer of Los Angeles’ Chinatown who immigrated to the United States to find his fortune. Author and librettist Lisa See and composer Nathan Wang join Li Wei Yang, curator for the Pacific Rim Collections at The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens, soprano Shana Blake Hill, an original cast member of On Gold Mountain, and violinist Shelly Ren. This podcast was recorded on November 19, 2020. Come see On Gold Mountain May 5-15 in the newly-expanded Chinese gardens of The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens. Tickets are available now at Huntington.org.

Javier Camarena in Recital: A Conversation with Suzanna Guzmán Mar 29, 2022

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In this podcast, mezzo-soprano and host Suzanna Guzmán interviews Mexican tenor Javier Camarena regarding his journey to the operatic stage, his extensive career, and his love of music. See Javier Camarena in recital on March 31 and April 2, 2022, tickets are available now at LAOpera.org.

"We Hold These Truths" with Composer Tamar-kali and Filmmaker dream hampton Mar 22, 2022

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In this podcast, composer Tamar-kali Brown and filmmaker dream hampton discuss the genesis of their work with We Hold These Truths, a musical and cinematic triptych setting three iconic poems from Paul Laurence Dunbar, Langston Hughes, and Claude McKay. We Hold These Truths is available now on LA Opera's digital platform LA Opera On Now available at LAOpera.org.

James Conlon's Pre-Performance Talk on St. Matthew Passion Mar 15, 2022

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In this podcast, LA Opera's Richard Seaver Music Director James Conlon explores Bach's St. Matthew Passion in this pre-recorded pre-performance talk.

Behind the Curtain: St. Matthew Passion Scene-By-Scene Mar 10, 2022

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In this podcast, Susan Graham, Artistic Advisor to the LA Opera's Young Artists Program, takes us through a scene-by-scene description of Bach's St. Matthew Passion. This production of St. Matthew Passion opens March 12, 2022.

A Conversation with the Creative Team of The Three Women of Jerusalem Mar 02, 2022

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In this podcast, composer Carla Lucero, poet and translator Dr. Rita Urquijo-Ruiz, and Silvia Nuñez director of UNAM (La Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México en Los Ángeles) discuss The Three Women of Jerusalem or Las tres mujeres de Jerusalén the first Spanish-language work commissioned by LA Opera for performances at the Cathedral of Our Lady of The Angels. This production will premiere on Saturday, March 19, 2022. We hope you will join us for this historic production. Tickets are available now at LAOpera.org.

Exploring Spanish Language Opera - El retablo de Maese Pedro with Dr. Mitchell Morris Feb 24, 2022

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In this podcast, musicologist Dr. Mitchell Morris continues our Exploring the Canon podcast series with a discussion of Spanish composer Manuel de Falla and his work El retablo del Maese Pedro, a puppet opera based on Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes. This recording was created as part of LA Opera Connects professional development series for teachers, Opera for Educators, in celebration of the premiere of The Three Women of Jerusalem, or Las tres mujeres de Jerusalén, a new Spanish-language opera by composer and librettist Carla Lucero. This production will premiere at Cathedral of our Lady of the Angels on March 19, 2022.

The Three Women of Jerusalem with Composer Carla Lucero and Director Eli Villanueva Feb 23, 2022

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In this podcast, composer Carla Lucero discusses the upcoming premiere of her work The Three Women of Jerusalem or Las tres mujeres de Jerusalén with stage director Eli Villanueva and consulting Vice President of LA Opera Connects Stacy Brightman. The Three Women of Jerusalem will premiere on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at the Cathedral of our Lady of the Angels in Downtown Los Angeles. This recording was created as part of LA Opera Connects professional development series for teachers, Opera for Educators.

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