LA Opera Podcasts: Behind the Curtain

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BONUS Behind the Curtain: Dr. Vinay Lal on Gandhi, Satyagraha, & the History of Global Nonviolence Oct 26, 2018

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On Saturday, October 13, 2018, Dr. Vinay Lal, UCLA Professor of History and Asian American Studies, spoke as a part of LA Opera’s Opera for Educators professional development for teachers on Philip Glass’ “Satyagraha”. Dr. Lal’s presentation covered a brief overview of Gandhi’s life, the birth of satyagraha (the movement), the philosophical foundations of satyagraha and the idea of nonviolence, the “portability” of Gandhi, and the history of global nonviolence.

Behind the Curtain: Duff Murphy's Pre-Performance Talk on "Satyagraha" Oct 23, 2018

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Classical KUSC's Duff Murphy unpacks Philip Glass' "Satyagraha" during his pre-show talk prior to LA Opera's opening night performance on Saturday, October 20, 2018.

BONUS: Satyagraha Scene-By-Scene Oct 19, 2018

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Sean Panikkar, who plays the role of Gandhi in LA Opera’s production of Satyagraha, takes us through a scene-by-scene description of the opera. Satyagraha focuses on the years Gandhi spent in South Africa from 1893 to 1914. The opera unfolds thematically rather than chronologically, in depicting the development of Gandhi’s philosophy of satyagraha, and is sung in Sanskrit.

Behind the Curtain: Bass Morris Robinson with Brian Lauritzen Oct 16, 2018

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Bass Morris Robinson, who takes on the role of Parsi Rustomji in LA Opera's upcoming production of “Satyagraha”, sits down with Classical KUSC's Brain Lauritzen. One of the most sought after basses performing today, Morris discusses his journey from playing college football to leaving a good corporate job for a career in opera.

BONUS Behind the Curtain: Verdi, Schiller and Wars of Liberation Oct 11, 2018

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Recorded following the October 7, 2018 performance of "Don Carlo", LA Opera Music Director James Conlon and Dr. Jeffery High, CSULB professor and renowned Friedrich Schiller expert, dive deeply into the connection between Schiller’s German play "Don Karlos", Verdi’s grand opera "Don Carlo", and the fascinating history which inspired them both.

Behind the Curtain: retired Major Nick Seidel in conversation with Brian Lauritzen Oct 02, 2018

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Join Classical KUSC’s Brian Lauritzen in conversation with retired Major Nick Seidel, a childhood friend of composer David T. Little and one of the inspirations behind his opera "Soldier Songs".

Behind the Curtain: David T. Little on "Soldier Songs" with Brian Lauritzen Oct 02, 2018

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Composer David T. Little sits down with KUSC’s Brian Lauritzen for a conversation about his opera "Soldier Songs", which will be presented October 13 at the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre in Hollywood as a part of the Off Grand series. They discuss the opera and the role that arts organizations can play in welcoming home veterans after active duty.

Behind the Curtain: James Conlon's Pre-Performance Talk on "Don Carlo" Sep 25, 2018

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LA Opera's Richard Seaver Music Director James Conlon delves deep into Verdi's "Don Carlo" during his pre-show talk prior to LA Opera's 2018/19 season opening performance on September 22, 2018.

Behind the Curtain: President & CEO Christopher Koelsch on the 2018/19 Season with Brian Lauritzen Sep 11, 2018

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LA Opera's President and CEO Christopher Koelsch and Classical KUSC's Brian Lauritzen discuss the operas that comprise the 2018/19 season, both productions on the mainstage at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion and “Off-Grand” at venues such as the Theater at Ace Hotel and the Ford Theatre. Mr. Koelsch also talks about his vision for the Company, and how he and the team at LA Opera work to make opera accessible to as many people as possible.

Behind the Curtain: Resident Conductor Grant Gershon with Brian Lauritzen Sep 04, 2018

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LA Opera's Resident Conductor Grant Gershon and Classical KUSC's Brian Lauritzen discuss the upcoming production of Philip Glass's "Satyagraha", which Gershon will conduct in October/November. The conversation begins with Gershon talking about his long history with LA Opera.

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