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  • Ancient Egypt and Musical Minimalism: Gerardo Kleinburg on "Akhnaten" by Philip Glass

    Ancient Egypt and Musical Minimalism: Gerardo Kleinburg on "Akhnaten" by Philip Glass
    Jan 20 2026
    In this episode, music critic and regular "Detrás del telón" host Gerardo Kleinburg takes us into the world of "Akhnaten" — in his words, "an utterly singular opera unlike any other." Kleinburg's exploration pulls themes from history, art history, and religion to weave a fascinating portrait of the historical figure Akhnaten before taking us into musical minimalism and the surprising world of composer Philip Glass. LA Opera's hypnotic production of "Akhnaten" is playing February 28-March 22. Get your tickets now at LAOpera.org. Did you know you can listen to LA Opera podcasts in Spanish? "Detrás del telón" takes you into the world of opera, with hosts including music critic Gerardo Kleinburg and musicologist Dr. Patricia Caicedo. Each episode is presented entirely in Spanish. Find "Detrás del telón" wherever you listen to podcasts or at LAOpera.org/Podcasts.
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    24 Min.
  • The Arts and Community Wellness with Renée Fleming, Gabriela Reyes, Sarah Lyding, Kristin Sakoda, and Shavonda Webber-Christmas

    The Arts and Community Wellness with Renée Fleming, Gabriela Reyes, Sarah Lyding, Kristin Sakoda, and Shavonda Webber-Christmas
    Jan 14 2026
    Following a performance of "West Side Story" earlier this season, LA Opera Connects hosted a special panel on Arts & Health to celebrate the launch of the 2025 Arts and Health Week video series. This conversation touches on the arts as an essential part of personal and community wellness, and features LA Opera Advisor for Special Projects Renée Fleming and soprano Gabriela Reyes in dialogue with community leaders Kristin Sakoda, Sarah Lyding, and Shavonda Webber-Christmas. Interested in learning more about how the arts are vital to healing? Visit LAOpera.org/ArtsandHealth and be sure to save the date for the 5th annual Arts & Health Week Summit on June 12, 2026, information is available at LAOpera.org/Summit. Recharge your mind, body, and spirit with LA Opera’s Creative Care, a free Zoom series that invites you to experience the healing power of the arts. Led by Connects teaching artists, each online gathering incorporates mindfulness, creative expression, learning, and self-reflection, all rooted in themes from our upcoming performances and other special topics. Rsvp now for our next session highlighting Philip Glass's "Akhnaten" on February 10, 2026. Tap into some inner peace and joy via LAOpera.org/CreativeCare.
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    49 Min.
  • Arts & Health in Opera with LA Opera Young Artist Emily Damasco and Paul Hopper

    Arts & Health in Opera with LA Opera Young Artist Emily Damasco and Paul Hopper
    Jan 6 2026
    In this special look inside the Domingo-Colburn-Stein Young Artist Program, LA Opera's Senior Director of Artistic Planning Paul Hopper is joined by Young Artist Emily Damasco. Today, Emily and Paul chat about early opera memories, pierogi pizza, the intersection of arts and health, and the two roles Emily will be singing on the LA Opera mainstage this season in "Akhnaten" and "The Magic Flute." You can get your tickets to see this young soprano soar at LAOpera.org.
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    36 Min.
  • From São Paulo to LA and Beyond with LA Opera Young Artist Vinícius Costa and Paul Hopper

    From São Paulo to LA and Beyond with LA Opera Young Artist Vinícius Costa and Paul Hopper
    Dec 16 2025
    In this special look inside the Domingo-Colburn-Stein Young Artist Program, we're featuring Young Artist Vinícius Costa, a bass from São Paulo, Brazil, who is singing three roles on the LA Opera main stage this season. Listen in as he chats with LA Opera's Paul Hopper about his musical origin story, first impressions of the American vocal scene, and visions for the future of his career. Catch this Young Artist on stage in "Akhnaten," "Falstaff," and "The Magic Flute." Tickets are available now at LAOpera.org.
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    47 Min.
  • Serious Fun with Opera: La Bohème with Dr. Kristi Brown-Montesano

    Serious Fun with Opera: La Bohème with Dr. Kristi Brown-Montesano
    Dec 9 2025
    On this episode of "Behind the Curtain," UCLA scholar and musicologist Dr. Kristi Brown-Montesano returns with another installment of "Serious Fun with Opera." She turns the pages of "La Bohème" all the way back to Henri Murger's original source material, immersing us in 1800's Paris and paying special attention to muses Mimì and Musetta. Enjoy this literary journey and be sure to get your tickets to "La Bohème" at LAOpera.org.
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    25 Min.
  • Opera in the Community: La Bohème with Dr. Tiffany Kuo

    Opera in the Community: La Bohème with Dr. Tiffany Kuo
    Dec 2 2025
    In this second episode of "Opera in the Community," musicologist Dr. Tiffany Kuo uses the lens of "La Bohème" to speak with three arts leaders and artist advocates —Asuka Hisa, who walks us through the exhibits at ICA LA; Mackenzie Royce, who shares about the affordable housing and work space rental programs at ArtShare LA; and artist Fatima Burns, who talks about the importance of having a safe place to create. Dr. Kuo shows us that although times can still be tough for the creative class, we've come a long way from the starving artist days of "La Bohème" to having robust institutional support for artists, right here in Los Angeles. Don't miss Puccini's blockbuster opera, get your tickets to "La Bohème" now at LAOpera.org.
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    44 Min.
  • Exploring Opera: Jeremy Frank's Pre-Show talk on La Bohème

    Exploring Opera: Jeremy Frank's Pre-Show talk on La Bohème
    Nov 25 2025
    In this episode—an excerpt from our Exploring Opera series— LA Opera Chorus Director Jeremy Frank guides you through the musical moments of "La Bohème." Join Jeremy as he shares his wealth of knowledge about Puccini and the arias of Mimì and Musetta and all of your favorite bohemians. Don't miss this classic opera, and be sure to catch Jeremy Frank one hour before each performance in Stern Grand Hall for our popular pre-performance lectures. Tickets to "La Bohème" are available now at LAOpera.org.
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    56 Min.
  • From Musetta to Mimì with Janai Brugger and Jeremy Frank

    From Musetta to Mimì with Janai Brugger and Jeremy Frank
    Nov 18 2025
    On today's episode of "Behind the Curtain," LA Opera Chorus Director Jeremy Frank sits down with "La Bohème" star Janai Brugger. Follow Janai's journey all the way back to the start as she shares spectacular stories about following her dreams, approaching opera as an actor, balancing work and family, and her unbelievable experience at the Operalia competition. She also shares her approach to embodying Mimì, a role debut and the timeless beauty of "La Bohème." Get your tickets to this lavish production of "La Bohème," playing November 22 through December 14, at LAOpera.org.
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    48 Min.