Join LA Opera's Richard Seaver Music Director James Conlon as he delves into the history of French playwright Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais, his beloved character Figaro, and the renowned operas that sprang from his plays (The Barber of Seville, The Marriage of Figaro and The Guilty Mother). In this second episode, join Maestro Conlon continues his exploration of class struggle and the battle of the sexes that plays out in Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro.

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Join LA Opera's Richard Seaver Music Director James Conlon as he delves into the history of French playwright Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais, his beloved character Figaro, and the renowned operas that sprang from his plays (The Barber of Seville, The Marriage of Figaro and The Guilty Mother). In this episode, join Maestro Conlon as he explores class struggle and the battle of the sexes that plays out in Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro.

Visit LA Opera's podcast page for more related content:

https://bit.ly/2YAUlpZ

Join LA Opera's Richard Seaver Music Director James Conlon as he delves into the history of French playwright Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais, his beloved character Figaro, and the renowned operas that sprang from his plays (The Barber of Seville, The Marriage of Figaro and The Guilty Mother). In this second episode of the series, Conlon continues his exploration and comparison of Rossini and Paisiello's different settings of The Barber of Seville.

Visit LA Opera's podcast page for more related content:

https://bit.ly/2VKSrkZ

Join LA Opera's Richard Seaver Music Director James Conlon as he delves into the history of French playwright Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais, his beloved character Figaro, and the renowned operas that sprang from his plays (The Barber of Seville, The Marriage of Figaro and The Guilty Mother). In this first episode of the series, Conlon begins his exploration by taking us on a journey into Rossini's opera The Barber of Seville.

Visit LA Opera's podcast page for more related content:

https://bit.ly/2RWcfiY

LA Opera's Richard Seaver Music Director, James Conlon, considers the important aspects of how music and opera enhance our very being – especially in difficult times. Join him from his home, as he explores how operatic selections from Verdi, Mozart, Wagner and more, can inspire, heal, console, distract and entertain.

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LA Opera's Richard Seaver Music Director, James Conlon, explores the connections between composers Claude Debussy and Richard Wagner, and their operas "Pelléas & Mélisande" and "Tristan and Isolde," respectively. Join him from his home, as he delves into the music and universal mythological themes of these important composers' work. (Part Two of a two-part series.)

LA Opera's Richard Seaver Music Director, James Conlon, explores the connections between composers Claude Debussy and Richard Wagner, and their operas "Pelléas & Mélisande" and "Tristan and Isolde," respectively. Join him from his home, as he delves into the music and universal mythological themes of these important composers' work. (Part One of a two-part series.)

As part of LA Opera Connects' Opera for Educators day on March 21, we focused on inspiring research and creative methods for teachers and parents to share opera with children. Dr. Beatriz Ilari Associate Professor for Music Teaching and Learning at USC, discussed music and early child development research, and ideas that you can easily implement at home.

Follow along with Dr. Ilari's PowerPoint from the session here:

https://bit.ly/33GBg6v

Over the next several months, LA Opera will continue to share resources, free lesson plans and strategies on our website: www.LAOpera.org

LA Opera’s Professional Development for Teachers is made possible in part by a grant from the Zolla Family Foundation, in memory of Edward M. Zolla.

LA Opera's Richard Seaver Music Director, James Conlon, delves deeply into Debussy's "Pelléas & Mélisande" - one of his desert island favorites. Join him as he delves into the gorgeous music and mystery of this beloved work. (Part Three of a three-part series.)

LA Opera's Richard Seaver Music Director, James Conlon, delves deeply into Debussy's "Pelléas & Mélisande" - one of his desert island favorites. Join him as he delves into the gorgeous music and mystery of this beloved work. (Part Two of a three-part series.)