Behind The La Opera Curtain

Conductor Grant Gershon discusses Daniel Catán's "Florencia en el Amazonas."

In this pre-show talk, artist-in-residence discusses "Akhnaten."

In this pre-show lecture, Matthew Aucoin and Philip Glass discuss "Akhnaten."

Host Brian Lauritzen and LA Opera Richard Seaver Music Director James Conlon discuss "Tosca."

Omar Crook of "Living with A Genius" interviews bass-baritone Philip Cokorinos, who is on stage as Sacristan in our current production of "Tosca."

Prior to every performance, LA Opera's acclaimed Music Director Maestro James Conlon and other scholars of note hold an engaging and informative talk about the opera our audience is about to see. Generously sponsored by The Flora L. Thornton Foundation and The Opera League of Los Angeles, these talks are free of charge to those attending the performance and take place in the Eva and Marc Stern Grand Hall inside the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. In this podcast, James Conlon discusses "Tosca."

Host Brian Lauritzen interviews Kate Lindsey, who plays the Muse in "The Tales of Hoffmann."

Omar Crook of "Living with A Genius" interviews bass Morris Robinson, recently seen in LA Opera's production of Mozart's "The Abduction from the Seraglio."

Omar Crook of "Living with A Genius" interviews LA Opera President & CEO Christopher Koelsch.

Host Brian Lauritzen discusses "Salome" with Technical Director Jeff Kleeman.

Host Brian Lauritzen talks to Music Director James Conlon about "The Abduction from the Seraglio."

Host Brian Lauritzen talks to LA Opera artist-in-residence Matthew Aucoin about conducting "Akhnaten."

Host Brian Lauritzen talks to Music Director James Conlon about "Macbeth."

Listen to La Bohème conductor Speranza Scappucci talk to KUSC's Brian Lauritzen about her career in opera and what it takes to be a woman in the field.

Host Brian Lauritzen talks to Ben Bliss, who stars as Tamino in "The Magic Flute."

Host Brian Lauritzen discusses "Norma" with soprano Angela Meade, currently starring in LA Opera's production.

KUSC's Brian Lauritzen discusses "Moby Dick" with Music Director James Conlon.

For his podcast for "The Barber of Seville," host Brian Lauritzen is joined by Elizabeth DeShong, making her LA Opera debut in the role of Rosina. The fast-rising mezzo-soprano speaks about Rossini's strong female characters and her lifelong dedication to singing.