Linda Watson (Isolde) and John Treleaven (Tristan) discuss the intense discipline it takes to be among the top Wagnerian singers in the world. They talk about this iconic production by renowned artist David Hockney and their excitement to be included in the cast of LA Opera’s original Ring cycle designed by Achim Freyer.
Bass Erwin Schrott shares his feelings on the role of Don Giovanni, a role he is scheduled to play until 2012. He explains how he reached this point in his career and how he captures the passion, color, and energy of this extraordinary character. He expresses his love for Mozart and how that affects his performance.
Arturo Chácon Cruz (Rodolfo) and Maija Kovalevska (Mimi) engage in a conversation about the road that lead them to star in La Bohème at the LA Opera. They recall their Operalia wins and talk about Plácido Domingo’s influence in their lives. The young opera stars rave about LA Opera’s romantic and cinematic production of La Bohème from film director Herbert Ross
Music Director James Conlon discusses how Leoš Janácek stands out as a composer with his own voices and how this relates to Jenufa. He also talks about the LA Opera production of this powerful Czech masterpiece and how this tragic story is in fact very uplifting. He comments on his work with the LA Opera chorus and orchestra as he starts his second season as Music Director.
Newly appointed Associate Conductor/Chorus Master, Grant Gershon, shares with us how he prepares the chorus for each production and his excitement about returning to LA Opera. He comments on LA Opera’s opening weekend which includes Verdi’s Requiem and Beethoven’s Fidelio. He discusses his favorite moments in these pieces and his passion for conducting.
The internationally acclaimed stars of Beethoven’s Fidelio, Anja Kampe and Klaus Florian Vogt, discuss their LA Opera debuts and the passion it takes to portray two separated lovers. Anja Kampe (Leonore) talks about her role and the strength of Fidelio’s heroine while Klaus Florian Vogt (Florestan) speaks to the instrumental influences and challenges in singing Beethoven’s only opera.
Bass Erwin Schrott shares his feelings on the role of Don Giovanni, a role he is scheduled to play until 2012. He explains how he reached this point in his career and how he captures the passion, color, and energy of this extraordinary character. He expresses his love for Mozart and how that affects his performance. 
Music Director James Conlon discusses how Leoš Janácek stands out as a composer with his own voices and how this relates to Jenufa. He also talks about the LA Opera production of this powerful Czech masterpiece and how this tragic story is in fact very uplifting. He comments on his work with the LA Opera chorus and orchestra as he starts his second season as Music Director.
Newly appointed Associate Conductor/Chorus Master, Grant Gershon, shares with us how he prepares the chorus for each production and his excitement about returning to LA Opera. He comments on LA Opera’s opening weekend which includes Verdi’s Requiem and Beethoven’s Fidelio. He discusses his favorite moments in these pieces and his passion for conducting.
