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  • 34 minutes 37 seconds
    Romeo and Juliet in Converastion with Domingo Hindoyan and Jeremy Frank
    In this episode, Chorus Director Jeremy Frank sits down with conductor Domingo Hindoyan to discuss his musical background and how he brings his artistic passion for creativity and emotional expression to Romeo and Juliet. Tickets to Romeo and Juliet are available now at LAOpera.org.
    19 November 2024, 12:00 am
  • 48 minutes 7 seconds
    Romeo and Juliet: The Music of Gounod with Jeremy Frank
    In this episode LA Opera Chorus Director, Jeremy Frank, provides additional context for Romeo and Juliet by diving deep into the music of Gounod and the history of French opera. This lecture was recorded as part of LA Opera Connects, professional development series for teachers, Opera for Educators. Tickets to Romeo and Juliet are available now at LAOpera.org.
    12 November 2024, 12:00 am
  • 26 minutes 47 seconds
    Dr. Kristi Brown-Montesano's Pre-Performance Talk on Romeo and Juliet
    In this pre-recorded, pre-performance lecture, Dr. Kristi Brown-Montesano guides you through Gounod's Romeo and Juliet, the plot, the history, and of course the music. Tickets to Romeo and Juliet are available now at LAOpera.org.
    5 November 2024, 12:00 am
  • 29 minutes 55 seconds
    Spanish Dracula: Historical Context with Alejandra Espasande and Lina González-Granados
    In this pre-recorded lecture (recorded Sunday, October 20, 2024), courtesy of the Opera League of Los Angeles and Hispanics for LA Opera, hear from film archivist Alejandra Espasande about the history of Spanish language film in Los Angeles and the making of Spanish Dracula. Then get a sneak peek of the music you'll hear from conductor Lina González-Granados. Playing October 25-27, tickets for Spanish Dracula are available now at LAOpera.org.
    22 October 2024, 5:58 pm
  • 21 minutes 28 seconds
    Spanish Dracula in Conversation with Gustavo Santaolalla and Gerardo Kleinburg
    In this episode, made possible by generous support from Gregory Annenberg Weingarten, GRoW @ Annenberg, music critic Gerardo Kleinburg sits down with two-time Oscar winning composer, instrumentalist, and producer Gustavo Santaolalla; discussing his approach to creativity and the process of scoring the rediscovered classic, Spanish Dracula. Don't miss Gustavo's brand-new score, conducted by Lina González-Granados. Playing October 25-27, tickets are available now at LAOpera.org. Learn more about GRoW @ Annenberg at growannenberg.org.
    19 October 2024, 12:00 am
  • 11 minutes 57 seconds
    Romeo and Juliet: Annotated Listening Guide
    In this episode, Vinicius Costa, member of the LA Opera Domingo-Colburn-Stein Young Artist Program shares the synopsis for Romeo and Juliet, with annotated musical notes from musicologist, Dr. Tiffany Kuo. Playing November 2 - 23, tickets are available now at LA Opera.org
    17 October 2024, 12:00 am
  • 24 minutes 20 seconds
    The Power of the Voice with Stacie Aamon Yeldell
    In this episode, a part of our Music and Wellness series, music therapist Stacie Aamon Yeldell shares her perspective on the power of the voice, and guides us through a musical grounding exercise. Learn more about how LA Opera Connects is exploring the connections between music, wellness, and recovery at LAOpera.org/ArtsandHealth and be sure to save the date for our Arts and Health Week Summit on June 13, 2025.
    8 October 2024, 6:00 pm
  • 46 minutes 35 seconds
    Gender and Ritual in Meiji Japan with Dr. Rebecca Corbett and Dr. Kristi Montesano-Brown
    In this episode Dr. Rebecca Corbett, USC's Director of Special Projects and Japanese Studies Librarian in the East Asian Library provides additional context for Madame Butterfly, through her research on Japanese tea practices. This conversation was recorded as part of Connects' professional development series, Opera for Educators.
    1 October 2024, 6:00 pm
  • 32 minutes 25 seconds
    Madame Butterfly in Conversation with Melody Chang, Rodell Rosel, and Yuntong Han
    In this episode, Executive Director of the Asian Opera Alliance, Melody Chang sits down with Madame Butterfly cast members, Rodel Rosel and Yuntong Han discussing their experiences in Madame Butterfly, how their identities influence their performances, and the work being done by LA Opera in collaboration with AOA to mitigate potential harm. Tickets to Madame Butterfly are on sale now.
    25 September 2024, 6:00 pm
  • 26 minutes 31 seconds
    Madame Butterfly: Historical Context with Dr. Kristi Brown-Montesano
    In this episode, Dr. Kristi Brown-Montesano provides additional context for Madame Butterfly in this pre-recorded lecture a part of Connects professional development series for teachers, Opera for Educators. Tickets for Madame Butterfly are available now at LAOpera.org.
    17 September 2024, 6:39 pm
  • 33 minutes 35 seconds
    James Conlon's Pre-Performance Talk on Madame Butterfly
    In this episode, Richard Seaver Music Director James Conlon walks us through the history, the plot and, of course, the music of Madame Butterfly by Puccini. Don't miss this unforgettable masterpiece, tickets are on sale now at LAOpera.org.
    10 September 2024, 8:20 pm
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