Backstage: "Take a famous choreographer who is used to the rhythms of Madonna, the casual banter between world-class vocalists and the rise of YouTube and MySpace, and opera may well be on its way to a new renaissance.
That is the intent of a series of podcasts titled 'Behind the Curtain at the Los Angeles Opera.' Listeners are given an insider's glimpse of the creative process behind the creation of the Los Angeles Opera's 'Manon,' directed by Emmy-nominated director-choreographer Vincent Paterson."
4 comments:
These podcasts and web videos sound like a great idea, sort of like the 'special features' option found on DVDs but adapted for the opera. As the article pointed out, shows like Entertainment Tonight and Access Hollywood dont give the genre much publicity at all, so its nice to see that the industry is taking the bull by the horns and making today's technology work for them. Although, just because these pod and webcasts are now available doesnt mean that the younger generation will necessarily be searching for them, or take any greater interest in opera, but it is definately a step in
the direction.
-Samantha Englender
the problem with opera is that it is so often not geared towards a younger audience. I used to go see them with my mom, and I enjoyed the experiance of dressing up and doing a "grown up" thing as much as the actual opera. Although there are some people who say that some of the "rock opera" genre should be considreed opera, in truth, the modernizing of tradional opera could be more interesting.
I agree with Sam and I find it very sad that the Operatic world has come to resort to the internet/ technology for the right kind of attention. However, at the same time, if through the podcasts and You tube video clip websites that we are able to see the real operatic world then I think that's a beautiful thing. At least in my mind, I can see how lots of people will become more informed about the real life behind the Operatic world thanks to these podcasts etc. I am extremely relieved that someone has realized how important it is to make the younger generations aware of Opera because it is truly a unique art form.
The previous comment was written by Miho Yawata
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