Alan Chapman introduces the music of Verdi's Requiem, which will be performed by Pacific Symphony and Pacific Chorale on June 5-8, 2025.

Preview Talk: Verdi's Requiem

In this episode, mezzo-soprano Sarah Saturnino, alumna of the LA Opera Domingo-Colburn-Stein Young Artist Program, shares the synopsis for Rigoletto, with annotated musical notes from musicologist Dr. Tiffany Kuo.

Rigoletto: Annotated Listening Guide

En este episodio de Detrás del telón, coreógrafo Ricardo Aponte comparte la sinopsis de Rigoletto. Las funciones en el Dorothy Chandler Pavilion serán del 31 de maio al 21 de junio. Las entradas ya están disponibles en LAOpera.org.

Rigoletto: Escena-por-Escena

In this episode, Richard Seaver Music Director James Conlon walks us through the history, the plot, and, of course, the music of Verdi's Rigoletto. Don't miss this heart-pounding drama playing May 31-June 21. Tickets are on sale now at LAOpera.org.

James Conlon's Pre-Performance Talk on Rigoletto

En este episodio de Detrás del telón, Gerardo Kleinburg explora el clásico de Giuseppe Verdi, Rigoletto, a través de tres lentes: el contexto sociopolítico de la ópera, su estilo y estructura musical, y su lugar en el arco creativo de Verdi como compositor. 

Gerardo Kleinburg: Rigoletto

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"Di quella pira" (Backing Track) | Verdi Orchestral Accompaniment

In this episode, musicologist Dr. Holley Replogle-Wong illuminates the women of Rigoletto and their archetypes, drawing on history, literature, and fine arts. This lecture was recorded as part of Opera for Educators, LA Opera Connects' professional development series for teachers and anyone interested in a deeper dive. Tickets to Verdi's Rigoletto are available now at LAOpera.org. 

The Women of Verdi's Rigoletto with Dr. Holley Replogle-Wong

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Va, pensiero - Verdi (Practice Demo with Clarinet Guide – Soprano 1)

In this episode, LA Opera Chorus Director Jeremy Frank sits down with Rigoletto star Quinn Kelsey to discuss the baritone's artistic journey, his experience of embodying one of Verdi's most iconic roles, and how his Hawaiian cultural heritage has influenced it all. Playing now through June 21, tickets to Verdi's Rigoletto are available at LAOpera.org.

Rigoletto in Conversation with Quinn Kelsey and Jeremy Frank

This episode is an in-depth analysis of the music of Rigoletto, with LA Opera Chorus Director Jeremy Frank. From his piano, Jeremy takes us on a journey through the music of Rigoletto, providing context from the end of the bel canto period into Verdi's early, middle, and late periods. This episode was recorded as part of LA Opera's learning series, now known as Exploring Opera. Tickets for Rigoletto are available now at LA Opera.org.

Exploring Opera: Rigoletto with Jeremy Frank

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