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LA Opera Podcasts: Behind the Curtain LA Opera
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4.8 • 60 Ratings
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Created in 1986 by a team of visionaries, LA Opera has become a leader in artistic innovation, while honoring the great historical legacy of opera. Through the powerful art form of opera, we celebrate the diversity and pioneering spirit of our great city.
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Contextualizing Turandot with Dr. Tiffany Kuo, Julius Ahn and Dr. Gordon H. Chang
In this episode, Connects-affiliated scholar Dr. Tiffany Kuo, sits down with Turandot cast member Julius Ahn and Stanford University professor Dr. Gordon H. Chang to contextualize Turandot in this pre-recorded post-show conversation.
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Turandot: Scene-by-Scene
In this episode, LA Opera Legacy Ambassador, Kennedy-Rue McCullough, reads the synopsis for Turandot. Playing May 18-June 8, tickets are available now at LAOpera.org.
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James Conlon's Pre-Performance Talk on Turandot
In this episode, Richard Seaver Music Director James Conlon walks us through the history, the plot and, of course, the music of Turandot by Puccini. Don't miss this thrilling masterpiece, tickets are on sale now at LAOpera.org.
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Book of Mountains and Seas in Conversation with Huang Ruo, Basil Twist and Beth Morrison
In this pre-recorded episode, Book of Mountains and Seas composer and librettist Huang Ruo and director and production designer Basil Twist join Beth Morrison for this post-performance conversation to discuss this adaptation of Chinese mythology, reshaped to match contemporary times.
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La Traviata in Conversation with Shawna Lucey, Rachel Willis-Sørensen and Dr. Kristi Brown-Montesano
Shawna Lucey and Rachel Willis-Sorensen bring the story of La Traviata to life through extensive research and world-building, sharing glimpses of their unique rehearsal process and personal stories that shape their artistry with Dr. Kristi Brown-Montesano.
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James Conlon's In-Depth Look at La Traviata
In this episode, Richard Seaver Music Director James Conlon guides you through history of Verdi's La Traviata. Tickets to this new to LA production of La Traviata are available now at LAOpera.org.
Customer Reviews
LA opera podcasts are terrific
I only listen to podcasts that I feel are 5 stars. This might sound pretty strict or narrow, finding the time to enjoy podcasts is always an issue. But these podcasts are definitely worth the effort. Informative and entertaining. I’m never disappointed.
Arts and Health Episode w/ Renae Fleming
I’m sorry but, when it comes to Arts and Health, Renae Fleming must have been living underneath a rock till just now. Many hospitals around LA county have been incorporating Various forms of artistic expression with healthcare for many years. For example CHLA has had “Artists in residence” working with their pediatric patients for well over 15 years. There are also various artists who are creating art through their medical diagnosis. I personally launched a storytelling show Nurses and Hypochondriacs storytelling in 2015 and have produced 14 live storytelling performances. A podcast The Nurses and Hypochondriacs Podcast with episodes focused on opera and Tuberculosis.. the contagion that Puccini made famous. This is nothing new… Good luck with getting insurance companies to fund this. I can tell you know nothing about what’s actually going on in the healthcare world. Many doctors are no longer seeing patients who have a negative balance or who have not paid their copay. Hospitals in the east coast are refusing care to patients who owe money. Just because you hang with a few researchers you suddenly think you’re ideas are novel… gurl… they are not… please do your research. 😵
Great podcast for opera lovers and opera newcomers
This is a great podcast! Wide variety of topics and I feel like I learn something whenever I listen. The speakers always make me feel like I’m right there in the room. I loved the American Opera series and it made me excited about Omar. I’m looking forward to the season.