Megapolis

In this episode, Connects affiliated scholar Dr. Tiffany Kuo sits down with Ainadamar composer Osvaldo Golijov and librettist David Henry Hwang to discuss the evolution of this contemporary opera and the themes of loss, legacy, and liberation. Join Dr. Tiffany Kuo for additional historical and musical context at free community lectures on April 1 at the Los Angeles Central Library and on April 3 at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes; learn more at LAOpera.org/Lectures, then don't miss Ainadamar playing April 26-May 18.

Loss, Legacy, and Liberation: Ainadamar in Conversation with Dr. Tiffany Kuo, Osvaldo Golijov, and David Henry Hwang

In this episode, Vinícius Costa, member of the LA Opera Domingo-Colburn-Stein Young Artist Program, shares the synopsis for Ainadamar with annotated musical notes from musicologist Dr. Tiffany Kuo. Playing April 26 through May 18, tickets are available now at LAOpera.org. 

Ainadamar: Annotated Listening Guide

In this episode, LA Opera Chorus Director Jeremy Frank provides a musical overview of Ainadamar. Playing April 26 through May 18 - don't miss the opera LA Times calls "one of the most moving and meaningful" of our time. Tickets are on sale now. This lecture was recorded in partnership with the Opera League of Los Angeles at the historic Ebell of Los Angeles. To learn more about the Opera League and view upcoming events, visit OperaLeague.org.

Don't miss LA Opera's Celebracion de las Artes on Sunday, May 4th. Immerse yourself in artistry and culture, shop our mercado featuring local artists and small businesses, and enjoy live musical performances from Mariachi Las Colibri, Mariachi Divas, LA Opera Connects Zarzuela Project, and Rumba Flamenca. Visit LAOpera.org/Celebracion for more details, and we'll see you on the Jerry Moss Plaza on May 4th.

The Music of Ainadamar with Jeremy Frank

En este episodio de Detrás del telón, Ana María Martínez comparte la sinopsis de Ainadamar. Las funciones en el Dorothy Chandler Pavilion serán del 26 de abril al 18 de mayo. Las entradas ya están disponibles en LAOpera.org.

Ainadamar Escena-por-Escena

En este episodio de Detrás del telón, el crítico Gerardo Kleinburg habla sobre Ainadamar de Osvaldo Golijov. Las funciones en el Dorothy Chandler Pavilion serán del 26 de abril al 18 de mayo. Las entradas ya están disponibles en LAOpera.org.

Gerardo Kleinburg: Ainadamar

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