LA Opera Podcasts: Behind the Curtain

What Makes American Opera with Dr. Tiffany Kuo

In this new podcast series, we explore elements of American opera - production and reception histories, social contexts, historical valences, and more - through our artist and scholar community. 

In this episode, Dr. Tiffany Kuo discusses the intersectional qualities that can make American opera challenging to define, according to four musicians and two scholars who were asked to share their perspectives on a wide range of operas, from Scott Joplin's Treemonisha to Philip Glass' Einstein on the Beach and more.

Tickets to LA Opera's 22-23 season are available now at LAOpera.org.

Please be advised that some of the musical content in this episode may not be suitable for all audiences.

Created in 1986 by a team of visionaries, LA Opera has become a leader in artistic innovation, while honoring the great historical legacy of opera. Through the powerful art form of opera, we celebrate the diversity and pioneering spirit of our great city.