LA Opera Podcasts: Behind the Curtain

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Behind the Curtain: LA Opera’s 2019/20 Season with Christopher Koelsch and Gail Eichenthal Jan 27, 2019

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Special Edition! LA Opera announced it’s 2019/20 season today (we are so excited to share it with you, we couldn't wait until Tuesday). In this podcast, Christopher Koelsch - LA Opera’s President and CEO - sits down with Classical KUSC’s Gail Eichenthal to preview the upcoming operas and concerts.

Behind the Curtain: LA Opera’s Joshua Winograde with Head of Vocal Instruction Stephen King Jan 15, 2019

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Joshua Winograde, LA Opera’s Senior Director of Artistic Programs, sits down with Dr. Stephen King, Head of Vocal Instruction for the Domingo-Colburn-Stein Young Artist Program, to discuss his career teaching young opera singers on the verge of a major career, in both Los Angeles and Houston (attention aspiring opera singers).

From the Vaults: Composer Philip Glass with LA Opera Artist in Residence Matthew Aucoin Jan 01, 2019

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On December 2, 2018, The Kennedy Center held its 41st annual national celebration of the arts — The Kennedy Center Honors. Celebrated composer Philip Glass was one of the honorees. In honor of Philip Glass’ recognition by The Kennedy Center and the broadcast of the awards last week (December 26), this "From the Vault" episode features LA Opera's Artist-in-Residence Matthew Aucoin in conversation with Glass prior to the November 17, 2016 performance of his opera “Akhnaten”, which was conducted by Aucoin.

Behind the Curtain: Composer David Lang with Brian Lauritzen Dec 18, 2018

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Composer David Lang sits down with Classical KUSC’s Brian Lauritzen to discuss his opera “the loser”, which will be presented with LA Opera in February 2019 at the Theatre at Ace Hotel. They talk about “solving musical problems”, what draws him to compose, and how opera in the 21st century is a lot like experimental theater.

Behind the Curtain: Wagner for Kids? On Humperdinck's Fairy-Tale Style with UCLA’S Mitchell Morris Dec 11, 2018

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On November 3, 2018, UCLA Professor of Musicology Mitchell Morris spoke on "Hansel and Gretel" to a group of educators. Dr. Morris answers the question, is “Hansel and Gretel” Wagner for kids? Some adult themes are briefly discussed in this podcast.

Behind the Curtain: Susan Graham, The Witch in “Hansel and Gretel,” with Brian Lauritzen Dec 04, 2018

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Artistic Adviser to LA Opera’s Domingo-Colburn-Stein Young Artist Program and opera superstar Susan Graham sits down with Classical KUSC’s Brian Lauritzen in a conversation about her role debut as The Witch in LA Opera’s production of “Hansel and Gretel” and how she approaches learning new parts.

Behind the Curtain: "p r i s m" Composer Ellen Reid with Brian Lauritzen Nov 27, 2018

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Composer Ellen Reid sits down with Classical KUSC’s Brian Lauritzen to discuss her opera “p r i s m”, which premieres with LA Opera on November 29, 2018 at REDCAT. The opera is about the boundaries we create to around ourselves to separate us from our own darkness or trauma, and the lengths we go through to keep those boundaries up. CONTENT WARNING: This podcast and the opera contain information about assault and/or violence which may be triggering to survivors.

Behind the Curtain: James Conlon's Pre-Performance Talk on "Hansel and Gretel" Nov 20, 2018

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LA Opera's Richard Seaver Music Director James Conlon explores Engelbert Humperdinck's "Hansel and Gretel" during his pre-show talk prior to LA Opera's opening performance on November 17, 2018.

Behind the Curtain: Opera Producer Beth Morrison with Brian Lauritzen Nov 13, 2018

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Opera producer Beth Morrison sits down with Classical KUSC’s Brian Lauritzen in a conversation covering what led Morrison to create her company, Beth Morrison Projects; the BMP productions LA Opera is presenting this season; how BMP and LA Opera formed their artistic partnership; and the relationship between new work and the standard opera repertoire.

Behind the Curtain: "Vampyr" Composer Joby Talbot with Brian Lauritzen Oct 30, 2018

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Composer Joby Talbot and Classical KUSC's Brian Lauritzen talk about the many different compositional hats Talbot wears, writing operas, ballets, concert music and film scores. Just in time for Halloween, they discuss Talbot’s current project commissioned by LA Opera for the Off-Grand series: a new score for the 1931 German film “Vampyr” performed at the Theatre at Ace Hotel.

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