Grant Gershon describes how the chorus creates the beautifully rich sound needed for the famous "Humming Chorus" in Madama Butterfly. He shares with us what makes the LA Opera Chorus special and where he finds these talented singers.
Music Director James Conlon discusses the influence women had on Puccini's life and work. Madama Butterfly is seen as one of Conlon's signature pieces. He shares why this opera has played such an important role in his career.
David Cronenberg brings his classic 1986 film to the operatic stage for the first time. With roots in the 1958 version of The Fly, Cronenberg discusses man's relationship with technology.
Plácido Domingo comments on Howard Shore's commitment to this project and how his passion inspired the creative team. Domingo expresses his excitement to bring this commissioned work to the Los Angeles audience.
Daniel Okulitch creates this operatic role for the first time. He enjoys the thrill of being the first to tackle the role and is inspired by the direction of Plácido Domingo and David Cronenberg.
The composer of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Howard Shore, takes his talent to the operatic stage. Shore has been a fan of opera since the early 1970s. He was excited to have the opportunity to compose his first opera with the high caliber of artists involved in The Fly.
Oscar®-winning director William Friedkin of The French Connection, The Exorcist, and To Live and Die in L.A. returns to LA Opera to direct Il Tabarro and Suor Angelica. He discusses why he pays such attention to detail and why he is fascinated with opera.
Music Director James Conlon starts the 2008/09 Season with one of his favorite works from Puccini. He has made a commitment to LA Opera unlike any other Music Director. He will conduct six of the nine productions this season on top of doing free concerts for the community.
This renowned opera director and singers shares with us what it's like to work with film director Woody Allen who directors this production of Gianni Schicchi. Sir Thomas Allen's shares why he believes Il Trittico is one of Puccini's finest works.
Sondra Radvanovsky knew that she wanted to be an opera singer from the age of 11 when she saw Plácido Domingo performing in Tosca on T.V. Now she returns to LA Opera to sing her role debut as the tortured nun, Sister Angelica.
Grant Gershon describes how the chorus creates the beautifully rich sound needed for the famous "Humming Chorus" in Madama Butterfly. He shares with us what makes the LA Opera Chorus special and where he finds these talented singers.
Music Director James Conlon discusses the influence women had on Puccini's life and work. Madama Butterfly is seen as one of Conlon's signature pieces. He shares why this opera has played such an important role in his career.
David Cronenberg brings his classic 1986 film to the operatic stage for the first time. With roots in the 1958 version of The Fly, Cronenberg discusses man's relationship with technology.
Plácido Domingo comments on Howard Shore's commitment to this project and how his passion inspired the creative team. Domingo expresses his excitement to bring this commissioned work to the Los Angeles audience.
Daniel Okulitch creates this operatic role for the first time. He enjoys the thrill of being the first to tackle the role and is inspired by the direction of Plácido Domingo and David Cronenberg.
The composer of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Howard Shore, takes his talent to the operatic stage. Shore has been a fan of opera since the early 1970s. He was excited to have the opportunity to compose his first opera with the high caliber of artists involved in The Fly.
Oscar®-winning director William Friedkin of The French Connection, The Exorcist, and To Live and Die in L.A. returns to LA Opera to direct Il Tabarro and Suor Angelica. He discusses why he pays such attention to detail and why he is fascinated with opera.
This renowned opera director and singers shares with us what it's like to work with film director Woody Allen who directors this production of Gianni Schicchi. Sir Thomas Allen's shares why he believes Il Trittico is one of Puccini's finest works.
Sondra Radvanovsky knew that she wanted to be an opera singer from the age of 11 when she saw Plácido Domingo performing in Tosca on T.V. Now she returns to LA Opera to sing her role debut as the tortured nun, Sister Angelica.
