LA Opera Podcasts: Behind the Curtain

In this episode, LA Opera Connects affiliated scholars Dr. Tiffany Kuo and Dr. Kristi Brown-Montesano discuss "The Magic Flute," lighting up the LA Opera stage. They tackle the tough issues of gender raised by depictions of the Queen of the Night. Is she good, or is she evil? Empowered or beholden? Or is it far more complicated than any binary? They also touch on the influence of Freemasonry in Mozart's magical fairy tale, with plenty of musical interludes to whet your appetite. Enjoy, and then get your tickets to "The Magic Flute" at LAOpera.org.

Today on the podcast, Gail Eichenthal is joined by leaders at the intersection of Arts & Health to celebrate LA Opera’s partnerships and impact as we reflect on 5 years of LA County Arts and Health Week Summits. Listen in to conversations covering our 5th annual Summit's Core Themes. From Research to Practice with Sunil Iyengar of the NEA; Five Years of Progress with Kristin Sakoda, Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture; and Advocacy Across Sectors with Co-Director of the Jameel Arts & Health Lab Dr. Nisha Sajnani. Then, we'll hear from LA Opera Connects Vice-President Dr. Andréa Fuentes as we look the future of caring for our communities through the arts.

LAOpera.org/Summit
Arts.gov/Impact/Research
LACountyArts.org
JameelArtsHealthLab.org

Have you ever thought about what the supertitles at the opera do and do not reveal? In this episode, which was recorded as part of LA Opera Connects' Exploring Opera series, Dr. Lily Kass shares her research into translations—how they mediate across time and culture, beyond simply translating a libretto. In the case of Barrie Kosky's production of "The Magic Flute," supertitles are used to combat racism, updating and mitigating a problematic text for modern audiences. Dive into the history, confront the past, and learn the relevance of this fascinating field, and we hope you'll join us for the incredible and storied "The Magic Flute." Tickets are on sale now at LAOpera.org.

In this episode, Richard Seaver Music Director James Conlon walks us through the history, the plot, and, of course, the music of Mozart's "The Magic Flute." Don't miss this fantastic and delightful opera, playing May 30-June 21, with a show just added on June 20. Get your tickets now at LAOpera.org.

Shimmering soprano Sydney Mancasola shares her pre-show secrets, her Mozart favorites, and the joys of working with Maestro Conlon on LA Opera's upcoming production of "The Magic Flute," all on this episode of "Behind the Curtain." Listen in as Sydney and our host Gail Eichenthal chat about tiny violins, larger-than-life voices, unexpected contemporary opera collaborations... and you'll even find out what's on Sydney's playlist these days. Enjoy this lively conversation and then get your tickets to "The Magic Flute" at LAOpera.org—including our newly added performance on Saturday, June 20.