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LA Opera Podcasts: Behind the Curtain

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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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Jun 30, 2026

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Episodes

Behind the Curtain: Conlon on "Orpheus and Eurydice" 06.03.2018

James Conlon (LA Opera's Richard Seaver Music Director) discusses Gluck's groundbreaking opera "Orpheus and Eurydice" with Classical KUSC's Brian Lauritzen.

Behind the Curtain: Opera Director Francesca Zambello with James Conlon 05.03.2018

LA Opera President and CEO Christopher Koelsch interviews Richard Seaver Music Director James Conlon and "Candide" stage director Francesca Zambello prior to the "Opera Prep" final dress rehearsal for students on January 25, 2018.

Behind The Curtain: Conlon on "Candide" 07.02.2018

Richard Seaver Music Director James Conlon discusses Bernstein's classic operetta "Candide" with Classical KUSC's Brian Lauritzen

Behind The Curtain: James Conlon Discusses "Nabucco" 17.11.2017

Behind The Curtain: James Conlon Discusses "Nabucco" by LA Opera

Behind the Curtain: Duff Murphy's Pre-Performance Talk on "The Tales of Hoffmann" 26.05.2017

Behind the Curtain: Duff Murphy's Pre-Performance Talk on "The Tales of Hoffmann" by LA Opera

Pre-Show Talk: James Conlon Introduces "The Marriage of Figaro" 26.05.2017

Pre-Show Talk: James Conlon Introduces "The Marriage of Figaro" by LA Opera

Pre-Show Talk: The Magic Flute 26.05.2017

In this pre-show talk, James Conlon discusses "The Magic Flute."

Pre-Show Talk: James Conlon Introduces "The Ghosts of Versailles" 26.05.2017

In this pre-show talk, James Conlon discusses "The Ghosts of Versailles."

Pre-Show Talk: James Conlon Introduces "The Barber of Seville" 26.05.2017

In this pre-show talk, James Conlon discusses "The Barber of Seville."

Pre-Show Talk: James Conlon Introduces "The Abduction from the Seraglio" 25.05.2017

In this pre-show talk, James Conlon discusses "The Abduction from the Seraglio."

Pre-Show Talk: James Conlon Introduces "Salome" 25.05.2017

In this pre-show talk, James Conlon discusses "Salome."

Pre-Show Talk: James Conlon Introduces "Norma" 25.05.2017

In this pre-show talk, James Conlon discusses "Norma."

Pre-Show Talk: James Conlon Introduces "Moby Dick" 25.05.2017

In this pre-show talk, James Conlon discusses "Moby Dick."

Pre-Show Talk: James Conlon Introduces "Madame Butterfly" 25.05.2017

In this pre-show talk, James Conlon discusses "Madame Butterfly."

Pre-Show Talk: James Conlon Introduces "Macbeth" 25.05.2017

In this pre-show talk, James Conlon discusses "Macbeth."

Pre-Show Talk: James Conlon Introduces "La Traviata" 25.05.2017

In this pre-show talk, James Conlon discusses "La Traviata."

Pre-Show Talk: Duff Murphy Introduces "La Boheme" 25.05.2017

In this pre-show talk, Duff Murphy discusses "La Boheme."

Pre-Show Talk: Patrick Morganelli Introduces "Hercules vs. Vampires" 25.05.2017

In this pre-show talk, Patrick Morganelli discusses "Hercules vs. Vampires."

Pre-Show Talk: KUSC's Brian Lauritzen Introduces "Gianni Schicchi" & "Pagliacci" 25.05.2017

In this pre-show talk, KUSC's Brian Lauritzen discusses "Gianni Schicchi" and "Pagliacci."

Pre-Show Talk: Grant Gershon Introduces "Florencia en el Amazonas" 25.05.2017

Conductor Grant Gershon discusses Daniel Catán's "Florencia en el Amazonas."

Pre-Show Talks: Matthew Aucoin Introduces "Akhnaten" 25.05.2017

In this pre-show talk, artist-in-residence discusses "Akhnaten."

Pre-Show Talk: Matthew Aucoin and Philip Glass Discuss "Akhnaten" 25.05.2017

In this pre-show lecture, Matthew Aucoin and Philip Glass discuss "Akhnaten."

Behind the Curtain: James Conlon Talks "Tosca" 27.04.2017

Host Brian Lauritzen and LA Opera Richard Seaver Music Director James Conlon discuss "Tosca."

Behind the Curtain: Philip Cokorinos (Presented in collaboration with "Living With A Genius") 25.04.2017

Omar Crook of "Living with A Genius" interviews bass-baritone Philip Cokorinos, who is on stage as Sacristan in our current production of "Tosca."

Pre-Show Talks: James Conlon Introduces "Tosca" 24.04.2017

Prior to every performance, LA Opera's acclaimed Music Director Maestro James Conlon and other scholars of note hold an engaging and informative talk about the opera our audience is about to see. Generously sponsored by The Flora L. Thornton Foundation and The Opera League of Los Angeles, these talks are free of charge to those attending the performance and take place in the Eva and Marc Stern Gra...

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