by Kristi | Sep 2, 2022
Lucia is trapped in an impossible situation. Her abusive brother hates the man she loves. Worse, he’s forcing her to marry someone else in a last-ditch effort to shore up the family’s failing finances. Her only way out seems to be murder… Learn more... 
by Kristi | Sep 2, 2022
In this episode of Los Angeles Opera’s podcast series, Dr. Kristi Brown-Montesano discusses the multifaceted female leads in the company’s 2022-2023 season: Lucia, Tosca, Desdemona, Susanna, Mélisande. Season and single tickets available now at... 
by Kristi | Sep 30, 2021
Don Giovanni. This infamous rake poses interesting challenges for audiences in the #MeToo era. And certainly K-12 educators are conscious of those issues as they introduce this Mozart classic to 21st century students. Based partially on my book (Understanding the... 
by Kristi | Sep 30, 2021
Twitter. Podcasts. Social networking. How should new media and opera intersect? LA Opera Connect’s first academic conference proposes this important question. I’m pleased to announce that on February 14th, I will host the keynote conversation between LA... 
by Kristi | Sep 30, 2021
For Women’s History Month this year, the LA Opera’s community engagement theme is “Choose to Challenge.” I am honored to announce LA Opera invited me to this important discussion a guest contributor. This link will take you to the full article...