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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.

02/10/2020
Edgar Allan Poe Meets Johann Sebastian Bach at Long Beach Opera

Edgar Allan Poe Meets Johann Sebastian Bach at Long Beach Opera

Long Beach Opera presents a musical version of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Black Cat", featuring songs by David Sylvian and J.S. Bach's arias. Shows on January 19th and 20th.

04/01/2019
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.

04/01/2019
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.

04/01/2019

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Shakespeare

The Bard! William Shakespeare. Composers have been setting his stories to music for centuries, creating everything from delicate fairy music to passionate love themes.

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