LA Opera: Opera in the Classroom Seminar

LA Opera: Opera in the Classroom Seminar

Part of the LAO’s “Opera for Educators” seminars, this particular event aims to educate—and inspire—K-12 teachers about ways to incorporate opera into their lesson plans. My presentation, “Fairy Tales, Opera, and the Art of Retelling,” will consider...
Opera for Educators: Verdi’s “La traviata”

Opera for Educators: Verdi’s “La traviata”

In this “Opera for Educators” seminar—offered by LA Opera Connects—I’ll be talking about the role of production in creating new meanings of older works such as La traviata, Verdi’s most enduringly popular opera. LA Opera is presenting the work...
Upbeat Live: Dudamel leads the LA Phil in “Das Rheingold”

Upbeat Live: Dudamel leads the LA Phil in “Das Rheingold”

This special presentation of Wagner’s Das Rheingold celebrates architect Frank Gehry, a dedicated friend to the Los Angeles Philharmonic and, of course, designer of the gorgeous Walt Disney Concert Hall. Gehry has crafted the scenic design for this Rheingold...
Upbeat Live: Dudamel leads the LA Phil in “Das Rheingold”

Upbeat Live: Dudamel leads the LA Phil in “Das Rheingold”

This special presentation of Wagner’s Das Rheingold celebrates architect Frank Gehry, a dedicated friend to the Los Angeles Philharmonic and, of course, designer of the gorgeous Walt Disney Concert Hall. Gehry has crafted the scenic design for this Rheingold...
Upbeat Live: Dudamel leads the LA Phil in “Das Rheingold”

Upbeat Live: Dudamel leads the LA Phil in “Das Rheingold”

This special presentation of Wagner’s Das Rheingold celebrates architect Frank Gehry, a dedicated friend to the Los Angeles Philharmonic and, of course, designer of the gorgeous Walt Disney Concert Hall. Gehry has crafted the scenic design for this Rheingold...