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2008/09 Season Podcast #12 – Madama Butterfly: LA Opera Chorus Master Grant Gershon
www.behindthecurtainpodcast.com: October 01, 2008
 
Gershon Grant-headshotGrant 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.
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2008/09 Season Podcast #11 – Madama Butterfly: James Conlon conducts Puccini’s most imaginative opera
www.behindthecurtainpodcast.com: October 01, 2008
 
James ConlonMusic 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.
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2008/09 Season Podcast #10 – The Fly: David Cronenberg directs his classic film for the operatic stage
www.behindthecurtainpodcast.com: September 05, 2008
 
DC - small bwDavid 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.
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2008/09 Season Podcast #9 – The Fly: Plácido Domingo conducts the American premiere
www.behindthecurtainpodcast.com: September 05, 2008
 
Domingo app8 25Plácido 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.
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2008/09 Season Podcast #8 – The Fly: Daniel Okulitch sings the title role
www.behindthecurtainpodcast.com: September 05, 2008
 
okuDaniel 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.
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2008/09 Season Podcast #7 – The Fly: Howard Shore composes his first opera
www.behindthecurtainpodcast.com: September 05, 2008
 
howard-shoreThe 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.
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2008/09 Season Podcast #6 – Il Trittico: Film Director William Friedkin comes to LA Opera
www.behindthecurtainpodcast.com: September 04, 2008
 
William Friedkin 300dpiOscar®-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.
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2008/09 Season Podcast #5 – Il Trittico: Music Director James Conlon conducts Puccini’s trio of one-act operas
www.behindthecurtainpodcast.com: September 04, 2008
 
James ConlonMusic 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.
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2008/09 Season Podcast #4 – Il Trittico: Sir Thomas Allen stars in the title role of Gianni Schicchi
www.behindthecurtainpodcast.com: September 04, 2008
 
ThomasAllenThis 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.
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2008/09 Season Podcast #3 – Il Trittico: Sondra Radvanovsky stars in the title role of Suor Angelica
www.behindthecurtainpodcast.com: September 04, 2008
 
Radvanovsky 1Sondra 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.
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2008/09 Season Podcast #12 – Madama Butterfly: LA Opera Chorus Master Grant Gershon
 
 
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2008/09 Season Podcast #11 – Madama Butterfly: James Conlon conducts Puccini’s most imaginative opera
 
 
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2008/09 Season Podcast #10 – The Fly: David Cronenberg directs his classic film for the operatic stage
 
 
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2008/09 Season Podcast #9 – The Fly: Plácido Domingo conducts the American premiere
 
 
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2008/09 Season Podcast #8 – The Fly: Daniel Okulitch sings the title role
 

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