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Alexander Borodin Goes to Broadway
Explore how Borodin's Polovtsian Dances from Prince Igor made Broadway history in Kismet, winning multiple Tony Awards, including a posthumous one for Borodin.
WATCH | Beethoven’s Only Opera Recreated With Deaf West Theatre
Discover how Deaf West Theatre and LA Phil transformed Beethoven's Fidelio into a unique experience for both Deaf and hearing audiences. Explore more on our YouTube channel.
The Haunted Halls and Theaters of California
Explore the eerie side of U.S. music venues, from LA's Avalon Hollywood to SF's Curran Theatre, known for their haunted histories and chilling paranormal activities.
From Online Advice Column to the Stage: Nia Vardalos Discusses “Tiny Beautiful Things”
"Tiny Beautiful Things," a stage play adapted and starred by Nia Vardalos, is previewing at the Pasadena Playhouse. The play, based on Cheryl Strayed's advice column, runs until May 5th.
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.
Renée Fleming on LA Opera’s New Musical/Opera Crossover
LA Opera presents "The Light in the Piazza" starring Renée Fleming, Dove Cameron, and others. The musical explores a family vacation that takes an unexpected turn. Runs Oct 12-20.
A Play About the First Female Justices on the Supreme Court Arrives at the Wallis
"Sisters in Law", a play exploring the unique bond between the first female Supreme Court justices, Ginsburg and O'Connor, is now previewing at the Wallis Annenberg Center.
Beethoven’s Quartet of ‘Thanksgiving’
Beethoven's String Quartet in A Minor, Op. 132, features a movement expressing gratitude for recovery from illness. It alternates between prayerful chorales and lively sections, reflecting his mortality.
The Story Behind “Appalachian Spring,” the Ballet
Explore the history of Appalachian Spring, a ballet commissioned by Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge, composed by Aaron Copland, and choreographed by Martha Graham.
The Mystery Behind Scriabin’s Mystic Chord
Explore the life of Russian composer Alexander Scriabin, his obsession with the occult, and his creation of the "mystic chord" used in his compositions.
Elgar’s “Enigma Variations”
Explore the intriguing history of Edward Elgar's Enigma Variations, composed in 1898-99. Discover how this piece, inspired by Elgar's friends and personal experiences, established his fame.
A Playlist to Celebrate All Things Fall
Explore the beauty of autumn through music with this curated list of compositions inspired by the season's warm colors, chilly weather, and melancholic mood.
The Favorite Eats of Classical Composers
Explore the culinary preferences of famous composers like Rossini, Mozart, Hildegard, Chopin, and Satie, and how food influenced their lives and works.
