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A Junkyard Opera Company Reimagines “Frankenstein”

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.

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Edgar Allan Poe Meets Johann Sebastian Bach at Long Beach Opera

Edgar Allan Poe Meets Johann Sebastian Bach at Long Beach Opera

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The Five Ophelia Songs of Johannes Brahms

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.

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Discover the Tragic Story of Dido and Aeneas Through Rare Art and an Operatic Audio Tour

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.

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