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LA Opera Podcasts: Behind the Curtain

Hosted by LA Opera · music · EN · 397 episodes

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Created in 1986 by a team of visionaries, LA Opera has become a leader in artistic innovation, while honoring the great historical legacy of opera. Through the powerful art form of opera, we celebrate the diversity and pioneering spirit of our great city.

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36%

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Selective

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What is LA Opera Podcasts: Behind the Curtain about?

Created in 1986 by a team of visionaries, LA Opera has become a leader in artistic innovation, while honoring the great historical legacy of opera. Through the powerful art form of opera, we celebrate the diversity and pioneering spirit of our great city.

Who hosts LA Opera Podcasts: Behind the Curtain?

LA Opera Podcasts: Behind the Curtain is hosted by LA Opera. The show has published 397 episodes to date.

What has LA Opera Podcasts: Behind the Curtain covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Ideas on Stage: Carmen Pre-Performance Talk with Jeremy Frank" (13 October 2026, 47 minutes), "In the Green Room: A New Curtain Rises with Enrique Martínez Celaya and Christina Nielsen" (6 October 2026, 27 minutes), and "In the Green Room: Carmen with Rihab Chaieb and Jeremy Frank" (29 September 2026, 45 minutes).

How often does LA Opera Podcasts: Behind the Curtain publish?

LA Opera Podcasts: Behind the Curtain publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 44 minutes across 397 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on LA Opera Podcasts: Behind the Curtain?

Booking probability for LA Opera Podcasts: Behind the Curtain is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. LA Opera Podcasts: Behind the Curtain requires a Pod Score of 87 or higher. LA Opera Podcasts: Behind the Curtain's contact route on record: public web form.

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LA Opera hosts LA Opera Podcasts: Behind the Curtain, a music show with 397 episodes published.

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  • LA Opera Podcasts: Behind the Curtain

    Ideas on Stage: Carmen Pre-Performance Talk with Jeremy Frank

    Oct 13, 202647 min

    On today's episode, LA Opera Chorus Director Jeremy Frank is back at the piano, exploring the themes that make "Carmen" universal, from love triangles to liberation. He'll share musical excerpts from "Carmen" that you...

  • LA Opera Podcasts: Behind the Curtain

    In the Green Room: A New Curtain Rises with Enrique Martínez Celaya and Christina Nielsen

    Oct 6, 202627 min

    Today's episode of the podcast brings contemporary art downstage at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion as we unveil the many inspirations—both artistic and scientific—behind LA Opera's jaw-dropping new curtain! This 70-foot...

  • LA Opera Podcasts: Behind the Curtain

    In the Green Room: Carmen with Rihab Chaieb and Jeremy Frank

    Sep 29, 202645 min

    On today's episode of "Behind the Curtain," soaring Tunisian-Canadian soprano Rihab Chaieb reveals her surprising musical past, shares about the hustle it takes to become an opera star, and spills the secrets of...

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    In the Green Room: Hercules vs Vampires with Patrick Morganelli

    Sep 22, 202642 min

    This Halloween, LA Opera is thrilled to present "Hercules vs. Vampires" on October 30 and 31 at The United Theater in Downtown Los Angeles. In this episode, we talk to the composer of "Hercules vs. Vampires," Patrick...

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    Arts and Health: Social Prescribing Panel with Renée Fleming and OPERA America

    Sep 15, 202653 min

    Today's episode is part of our Arts and Health Series, which highlights the benefits of the arts on wellness. Listen in as we're joined by a distinguished panel including world-renowned artist and advocate and LA Opera...

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    Ideas on Stage: The Resonance of Carmen with Dr. Kristi Brown-Montesano

    Sep 8, 202652 min

    In today's episode, LA Opera Connects Vice President Dr. Andréa Fuentes dives into the discourse around "Carmen" with LA Opera affiliated scholar Dr. Kristi Brown-Montesano. They talk about the cultural, social, and...

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    Engineering a Brand New Carmen with Thaddeus Strassberger and Gail Eichenthal

    Sep 1, 202636 min

    What does engineering have in common with opera? What brought a Tulsa boy to New York City before he even finished high school? And what it is about the music that makes "Carmen" one of the most performed operas of all...

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    From the Vault: James Conlon on Bernstein's Candide

    Aug 25, 202621 min

    Today’s episode is a special feature from the Vault, with James Conlon, LA Opera Conductor Laureate, whom we couldn’t be more excited to have returning to the LA Opera podium this season to conduct “The Marriage of...

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    From the Vault: The Great David Hockney's Turandot with Julia Friedman

    Aug 11, 202637 min

    With the "Behind the Curtain" team taking the summer to compose a great new podcast season for you, we're sharing Julia Friedman's thoughtful analysis of David Hockney's set design from the 2024 run of "Turandot" at LA...

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    Welcoming Music Director Domingo Hindoyan to LA Opera

    Jun 30, 202644 min

    This episode of Behind the Curtain is a toast to new beginnings. It's a special introduction to LA Opera's new Music Director, Domingo Hindoyan, joined in conversation by LA Opera President and Chief Executive Officer...

  • LA Opera Podcasts: Behind the Curtain

    20 Years with Maestro Conlon: James Conlon's Legacy

    Jun 23, 202638 min

    Lost and recovered voices. Contemporary composers and community opera. This episode of Behind the Curtain is a special one because it is the final episode in our miniseries with Maestro Conlon, as he rounds out his...

  • LA Opera Podcasts: Behind the Curtain

    The Queen of the Night: Gender Roles in The Magic Flute with Dr. Tiffany Kuo and Dr. Kristi Brown-Montesano

    Jun 16, 202652 min

    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...

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    Advocates, Innovators, Changemakers: Conversations with Arts & Health Leaders

    Jun 9, 20261h 8m

    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...

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    Confronting Opera History: The Magic Flute with Dr. Lily Kass

    Jun 2, 202635 minS0

    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...

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    James Conlon's Pre-Performance Talk on The Magic Flute

    May 26, 202629 minS0

    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...

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    Sydney Mancasola on Mozart and The Magic Flute with Gail Eichenthal

    May 19, 202640 minS0

    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...

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    Singing, Storytelling, and Cognitive Science

    May 12, 20261 hourS0

    Get ready for the 5th annual LA County Arts and Health Week Summit with this conversation hosted by LA Opera Connects Vice President Dr. Andréa Fuentes. This conversation was recorded live as part of our most recent...

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    Stephen Fry on Falstaff: A LIVE Conversation with Maestro James Conlon

    May 5, 202640 minS0

    In this pre-recorded post-show talk Maestro James Conlon sits down with actor and comedian Stephen Fry to explore Falstaff’s roles across Shakespeare’s plays, his wit and humanity, and why he remains one of the...

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    BONUS: At the Intersection of Arts and Health - Creative Wellbeing with Elisabeth Nails

    May 1, 202651 minS0

    Get ready for the 5th annual LA County Arts and Health Week Summit with this conversation hosted by Elisabeth Nails of the Los Angeles Department of Arts and Culture. This conversation was recorded live as part of our...

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    A Knight to Remember: Falstaff with Craig Colclough and Jeremy Frank

    Apr 28, 202658 minS0

    On today's episode, LA Opera Chorus Director Jeremy Frank welcomes bass-baritone Craig Colclough for a conversation about “Falstaff,” in which Colclough plays the titular role. Learn what Craig's first instrument was...

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