Celebrated Artist Douglas Fitch discusses his role as Director and Designer of the upcoming Los Angeles Opera production, Hansel and Gretel. Fitch shares his vision for a playful and unconventional new setting of Engelbert Humperdinck's beloved masterpiece.
Director/choreographer Vincent Paterson and vocal director Denise Massé discuss the upcoming LA Opera production of Manon, their collaboration and what it takes to prepare vocally for a production of this complexity.
Director/choreographer Vincent Paterson and Tony award winner Susan Hilferty discuss the upcoming LA Opera production of Manon. Paterson discusses the final touches ahead for him during the final week of rehearsals. Tony Award winning Costume Designer Susan Hilferty reveals the many different looks the title character undergoes during the performance, and the monumental task of creating and coordinating the hundreds of lavish outfits worn on stage.
Director/choreographer Vincent Paterson and tenor Rolando Villazón discuss the upcoming Los Angeles Opera production of Manon. Paterson shares his impressions as rehearsals with the cast and crew begin for his operatic directorial debut. Villazón reveals what he does to prepare for the characters he portrays on stage and discusses what steps he still has left for this particular role.
Director/choreographer Vincent Paterson and soprano Anna Netrebko discuss their upcoming collaboration on the LA Opera’s production of Manon.
Paterson discusses the path his career has taken from pop choreographer to the helm of the highly anticipated Manon for the LA Opera and reveals the direction of the production. Anna Netrebko discusses her prior work with Paterson and how the two first met.
Celebrated Artist Douglas Fitch discusses his role as Director and Designer of the upcoming Los Angeles Opera production, Hansel and Gretel. Fitch shares his vision for a playful and unconventional new setting of Engelbert Humperdinck's beloved masterpiece.
Director/choreographer Vincent Paterson and vocal director Denise Massé discuss the upcoming LA Opera production of Manon, their collaboration and what it takes to prepare vocally for a production of this complexity.
Director/choreographer Vincent Paterson and tenor Rolando Villazón discuss the upcoming Los Angeles Opera production of Manon. Paterson shares his impressions as rehearsals with the cast and crew begin for his operatic directorial debut. Villazón reveals what he does to prepare for the characters he portrays on stage and discusses what steps he still has left for this particular role.
Director/choreographer Vincent Paterson and soprano Anna Netrebko discuss their upcoming collaboration on the LA Opera’s production of Manon. 
