LA Opera Podcasts: Behind the Curtain

Making Opera Magical: Grant Gershon and Brian Lauritzen on The Magic Flute

Listen in as LA Opera’s Resident Conductor Grant Gershon and Classical KUSC’s Brian Lauritzen talk about Gershon’s history with LA Opera, his journey of becoming a conductor and upcoming performances of LA Opera’s production of "The Magic Flute". Gershon cracks open his experience with the challenges and excitement behind performing with animated scenes and characters, as well as the themes and entertainment value in this fantastical production. 

For more information on "The Magic Flute", visit LA Opera's website: www.LAOpera.org.

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