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A Junkyard Opera Company Reimagines “Frankenstein”
Four Larks, an LA-based experimental theatre company, premieres a modern adaptation of Frankenstein at The Wallis in Beverly Hills. The production features multi-role performers and unique design elements.
Edgar Allan Poe Meets Johann Sebastian Bach at Long Beach Opera
Long Beach Opera presents a musical version of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Black Cat", featuring songs by David Sylvian and J.S. Bach's arias. Shows on January 19th and 20th.
The Five Ophelia Songs of Johannes Brahms
Explore the connection between Shakespeare's Ophelia and Johannes Brahms' Five Ophelia Songs. Discover how Brahms captured Ophelia's madness in his music.
Discover the Tragic Story of Dido and Aeneas Through Rare Art and an Operatic Audio Tour
Explore the tragic tale of Dido and Aeneas at the Norton Simon Museum's exhibition, featuring visual and audio versions narrated by LA Opera's James Conlon and Susan Graham.
10 Composers From Across Latin America We’re Celebrating This Month!
Explore the rich heritage of Hispanic music through these 10 influential composers, from Teresa Carreño to Gabriela Ortiz.
Chapman Challenge: What’s the Spookiest Instrument?
In this Chapman Challenge, Alan discusses the spookiest instruments in honor of Halloween, highlighting the eerie sounds of the theremin and the scary potential of violins.
An Obsessive Love that Mirrored Life
Explore the dramatic tale of Hector Berlioz's Symphonie fantastique, an autobiographical piece reflecting his obsessive love for actress Harriet Smithson and his descent into madness.
The Story Behind “Appalachian Spring,” the Ballet
Explore the history of Appalachian Spring, a ballet commissioned by Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge, composed by Aaron Copland, and choreographed by Martha Graham.
Opera’s Ultimate Five-Minute Interlude: The Meditation from “Thais”
Explore the enduring appeal of Jules Massenet's "Meditation from Thaïs", a five-minute interlude that has become a beloved piece in the classical music repertoire.
Bolero, Obsession, and the Brain
"Unraveling Bolero" artist Anne Adams and composer Maurice Ravel's shared experience with progressive aphasia is explored at a San Francisco symposium on arts and brain science.
