Episodios

  • BONUS: OperaFest LA and the Radical Future of Opera

    BONUS: OperaFest LA and the Radical Future of Opera
    Apr 16 2026
    In this episode, LA Opera President and CEO Christopher Koelsch is joined by leaders and luminaries of the Los Angeles opera scene to discuss OperaFest, a two-month festival taking place this April and May that will give you the chance to experience opera all across Los Angeles County. Circle up with LA Opera, Beth Morrison Projects, Overtone Industries, Long Beach Opera, and REDCAT to discuss the radical possibilities of opera, from inclusion and accessibility to platforming living composers—then head on over to OperaFestLA.org to learn more. It's a fascinating discussion and it's happening right now, on "Behind the Curtain."
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    45 m
  • Serious Fun with Opera: The Women of Falstaff with Dr. Kristi Brown-Montesano

    Serious Fun with Opera: The Women of Falstaff with Dr. Kristi Brown-Montesano
    Apr 14 2026
    In this episode, we bring you the next edition of "Serious Fun with Opera," a "Behind the Curtain" mini-series that takes a romp through operatic themes with Dr. Kristi Brown-Montesano. This episode takes us into the story and the music of Verdi's "Falstaff," which lights up the LA Opera with hilarity from April 18-May 10. Delight in the details of the revenge plot of "The Merry Wives of Windsor" and then get your tickets to "Falstaff" at LAOpera.org.
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    23 m
  • James Conlon's Pre-Performance Talk on Falstaff

    James Conlon's Pre-Performance Talk on Falstaff
    Apr 7 2026
    In this episode, Richard Seaver Music Director James Conlon walks us through the history, the plot, and of course, the music of Verdi's "Falstaff." Don't miss this merry farce, playing April 18-May 10. Get your tickets now at LAOpera.org.
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    33 m
  • 20 Years with Maestro Conlon: A Farewell Concert

    20 Years with Maestro Conlon: A Farewell Concert
    Mar 31 2026
    This episode continues our 20 Years With the Maestro Miniseries, in which veteran journalist Gail Eichenthal and Maestro James Conlon take on the highlights of our 40th Anniversary season, while exploring Maestro Conlon's legacy at LA Opera and beyond. This time around, they celebrate Conlon's upcoming Gala Concert on April 24, a glittering evening of excerpts from the operatic canon with special guests from the LA Opera stage. Share in the repertoire selection process, uncover which opera's name you should never speak aloud, and get excited for some stellar singers--all in this delightful episode. Tickets for the April 24 Gala are available now at laopera.org.
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    31 m
  • Opera in the Community: Falstaff with Dr. Tiffany Kuo and The Independent Shakespeare Co.

    Opera in the Community: Falstaff with Dr. Tiffany Kuo and The Independent Shakespeare Co.
    Mar 24 2026
    Forgiveness. Comeuppance. Transformation. And the power of storytelling. In this episode of the Behind the Curtain miniseries Opera in the Community, scholar Dr. Tiffany Kuo talks to Melissa Chalsma of the Independent Shakespeare Company. They probe the enduring power of Shakespeare's comedies and enlighten us on some of the class and gender themes we'll uncover in LA Opera's production of Verdi's Falstaff, playing April 18th to May 10th at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Get your tickets for this merry farce at laopera.org.
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    49 m
  • 20 Years with Maestro Conlon: Wagner, the Ring, and 19th-century German Opera

    20 Years with Maestro Conlon: Wagner, the Ring, and 19th-century German Opera
    Mar 17 2026
    Today, we bring you another episode of "20 Years with Maestro Conlon", our miniseries in which Gail Eichenthal illuminates the legacy of Maestro James Conlon, in his culminating season with LA Opera. This time, the dynamic pair focuses on 19th-century German Opera with an emphasis on Wagner. Learn why the Ring was a must, how many rehearsals a "Rheingold" fits into, and which 20th-century composers were Wagner devotées. Maestro Conlon rounds out our 40th Anniversary Season conducting Verdi's "Falstaff" and Mozart's "The Magic Flute". Get your tickets now at LAOpera.org.
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    35 m
  • Dr. Tiffany Kuo's Pre-Performance Talk on Akhnaten

    Dr. Tiffany Kuo's Pre-Performance Talk on Akhnaten
    Mar 10 2026
    This episode features a live recording of the opening night pre-performance lecture for "Akhnaten," which runs now through March 22 at LA Opera. In this lecture, musicologist and Connects affiliated scholar Dr.Tiffany Kuo takes you on an intellectual journey that is as mesmerizing as the performance itself. Focusing on the symbolism of the heart and the sun, Tiffany talks spells on papyrus and trancelike rhythms. Get your tickets to "Akhnaten" now at LAOpera.org.
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    33 m
  • Pharaohs and Pop Culture: The Voice of Akhnaten with John Holiday and Jeremy Frank

    Pharaohs and Pop Culture: The Voice of Akhnaten with John Holiday and Jeremy Frank
    Mar 3 2026
    In this episode, LA Opera Chorus Director Jeremy Frank and critically acclaimed countertenor John Holiday sit down for an intimate interview. Listen in as they identify famous countertenors in popular culture and dish on Philip Glass's "Akhnaten", playing now through March 22—with an added performance on March 21st. With his inimitable spirit, John shares about growing up singing, his unexpected TV debut, and how he's taking care of himself during the run of this production. Get your tickets to Akhnaten now at LAOpera.org.
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    39 m