LA Opera Podcasts: Behind the Curtain

In this episode, talented soprano Janai Brugger discusses her introduction to opera, motherhood and how she brings Susanna to life in Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro. Don't miss Janai as the ever-resourceful bride of Figaro now through February 26. Tickets for The Marriage of Figaro are available at LAOpera.org.

In this episode, LA Opera Connects Vice President Tehvon Fowler-Chapman sits down with internationally acclaimed tenor and LA Opera Artist in Residence Russell Thomas to discuss storytelling in opera and what he hopes to impart to the next generation of artists. Hear Russell Thomas in recital at the Colburn on Saturday February 25, tickets are available now at LAOpera.org.

In this episode, join LA Opera's Richard Seaver Music Director James Conlon as he delves into the history of French playwright Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais and his beloved character Figaro for this pre-recorded pre-talk. See Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro now through February 26. Tickets are available at LAOpera.org.

In this episode, Anthony León, member of the LA Opera Young Artist Program, reads the synopsis for The Marriage of Figaro. See Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro, playing February 4-26. Tickets are available now at LAOpera.org

In this special episode of Behind the Curtain, join LA Opera Connects' Vice President Tehvon Fowler-Chapman and LA Opera staff as they share and dive into their favorite songs and recordings to listen to during the holidays.

In this episode, Kathleen Moriarty discusses "A Tale of Two Toscas". This recording was made as part of LA Opera Connects professional development series for teachers, Opera for Educators. See Tosca at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion now until December 10. Tickets are available at LAOpera.org

In this episode, LA Opera's Richard Seaver Music Director, James Conlon explores Tosca - the story, its history, and of course, the music. See LA Opera's Tosca at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion from November 19 through December 10. Tickets are available now at LAOpera.org.

In this episode, soprano Angel Blue shares the synopsis for Tosca. Showing November 19 through December 10, see Angel Blue as Floria Tosca — the glamorous heroine — in this enthralling tale of love, deception and corruption. Tickets are available now at LAOpera.org.

In this episode, the director for Omar Kaneza Schaal and production designer Christopher Myers, discuss their collaboration, artistry and the importance of telling Omar ibn Said's story. Learn more about Omar at LAOpera.org.

In this episode, Director of LA Opera Connects, ​Andréa Fuentes, interviews Ashley Faatoalia, Cedric Berry and Patrick Blackwell who discuss their experiences as part of the cast for Omar. This recording was made as part of Connects professional development series for teachers, Opera for Educators. Don't miss the West Coast premiere of Omar at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, October 22 through Nove...

In this episode, composer Michael Shapiro is interviewed by LA Opera's Senior Director of Artistic Programs Joshua Winograde. Together they discuss Michael's atmospheric and original score for Frankenstein. Come see composer Michael Shapiro conduct his new score to this 1931 masterpiece of horror at the Ace Theater, performed by the LA Opera Orchestra on October 28 and 29.

In this episode, Omar co-composer Michael Abels and Professor of Music at Mount San Antonio College, Dr. Tiffany Kuo discuss the music, the story and the process of creating Omar in this pre-recorded pre-performance talk. Tickets to Omar are available now at LAOpera.org.

In this episode, composer Michael Abels shares the synopsis for Omar. Hear Michael Abels and Rhiannon Giddens music bring Omar's memoir to life in this inspiring true story about one man's faith and courage. Tickets to the West Coast premiere of Omar are available now at LAOpera.org.

In this episode, Dr. Lana Dalley discusses "Infidelity! Revenge! Madness! Murder!: Sir Walter Scott's The Bride of Lammermoor". This recording was made as part of LA Opera Connects professional development series for teachers, Opera for Educators. Don't miss Lucia di Lammermoor at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion this Sunday, October 9th. Tickets are available at LAOpera.org.

In this episode, Dr. Kristi Brown-Montesano, Chair of Music History and Literature at the Colburn Conservatory of Music explores Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor in this pre-recorded pre-performance talk. Showing now through October 9th tickets are available at LAOpera.org.

In this episode, LA Opera CEO Christopher Koelsch and LA Opera Connects Director Andrea Fuentes discuss the importance of updating our beloved art form and what makes Simon Stone's modern-day staging of Lucia di Lammermoor so exciting. Tickets to Lucia are available now at LAOpera.org

In this episode, tenor Arturo Chacón-Cruz shares the synopsis for Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor. Showing September 17th through October 9th , see Arturo play Edgardo - Lucia's beloved - in this spellbinding tale of marriage, madness and murder conducted by LA Opera's new Resident Conductor Lina González-Granados. Tickets to Lucia are available now at LAOpera.org.

In this episode, LA Opera's Richard Seaver Music Director, James Conlon explores Lucia di Lammermoor - the story, its history, and of course, the music. See LA Opera's Lucia di Lammermoor at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion from September 17 through October 9. Tickets are available now at LAOpera.org.

In this episode, Dr. Holley Replogle-Wong discusses "Lucia: Women and Madness in Opera". This recording was made as part of LA Opera Connects professional development series for teachers, Opera for Educators. See Lucia di Lammermoor at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion from September 17 through October 9. Tickets are available now at LAOpera.org.

In this episode, Dr. Kristi Brown-Montesano discusses the multifaceted female leads in LA Opera's 22-23 season. Tickets to LA Opera's 22-23 season are available now at LAOpera.org.

In this episode, LA Opera's Sebastian Paul and Marybelle Musco President and CEO Christopher Koelsch, takes an in-depth look at the mainstage operas and special events that make up our spectacular 37th season with Maestro James Conlon, LA Opera's Richard Seaver Music Director, and Russell Thomas, LA Opera's Artist in Residence. Tickets to LA Opera's 22-23 season are available now at LAOpera.org

In this new podcast series, we explore elements of American opera—production and reception histories, social contexts, historical valences, and more—through our artist and scholar community. In this episode, LA Opera's Alaysha Fox hosts Chorus Director Jeremy Frank for a discussion about the unique roots and qualities of American Opera as well as their shared excitement about Omar, an opera by Rhi...

In this new podcast series, we explore elements of American opera—production and reception histories, social contexts, historical valences, and more—through our artist and scholar community. How do you give birth to an opera? In this episode, recorded in 2020, the creators of the world-premiere opera Eurydice - Matthew Aucoin (composer) and Sarah Ruhl (librettist) - reveal their process, the inspi...

In this new podcast series, we explore elements of American opera - production and reception histories, social contexts, historical valences, and more - through our artist and scholar community. In this episode, Dr. Holley Replogle-Wong highlights and celebrates the work of five African-American composers from the first part of the 20th century. Tickets to LA Opera's 22-23 season are available now...

In this new podcast series, we explore elements of American opera - production and reception histories, social contexts, historical valences, and more - through our artist and scholar community. In this episode, Dr. Tiffany Kuo discusses the intersectional qualities that can make American opera challenging to define, according to four musicians and two scholars who were asked to share their perspe...