2008/09 Season Podcast #23 – The Birds: Darko Tresnjak
www.behindthecurtainpodcast.com: April 10, 2009

DARKO TRESNJAK received critical acclaim for his direction of The Broken Jug and The Dwarf in last season's Recovered Voices production.  In this podcast, he shares his vision for this piece and why he believes LA Opera's Recovered Voices project is important to Los Angeles and the classical arts community.

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2008/09 Season Podcast #22 - The Birds: James Conlon
www.behindthecurtainpodcast.com: April 03, 2009

Music Director James Conlon continues his exploration of long-forgotten masterpieces with Walter Braunfels' The Birds - a lush, late Romantic opera reminiscent of Strauss and Wagner. Listen while he discusses this incredible work and its importance to operatic repertoire.

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2008/09 Season Podcast #21 – Die Walkure: Placido Domingo
www.behindthecurtainpodcast.com: April 03, 2009

Placido Domingo "the world's greatest Siegmund" (The Associated Press) shares with us why he picked Achim Freyer to create LA's first Ring. Maestro Domingo also comments on his recent triumphant debut in the 130th role of his career.

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