Our Magic Opera Flying Carpet Virtual Tour begins in Los Angeles with the Signature Recital by tenor Russell Thomas and pianist Kyung-Mi Kim. A native of Miami, Florida, Thomas debuted as Pollione in LA Opera’s Norma. He sang Cavaradossi in Tosca and Titus in The Clemency of Titus . Next year, he will be Radames in Aida. Currently, he is the company's Artist in Residence.
LA Opera Launches Signature Recital Series Showcasing Opera s Brightest Stars
Featuring mezzo-soprano J nai Bridges, soprano Christine Goerke, soprano Julia Bullock and mezzo-soprano Susan Graham.by BWW News Desk
LA Opera is launching a new Signature Recital Series to showcase world-class artists in intimate online performances. Tenor Russell Thomas launches the series on April 9, with subsequent recitals featuring mezzo-soprano J nai Bridges, soprano Christine Goerke, soprano Julia Bullock and mezzo-soprano Susan Graham.
Filmed in performance venues across the country and in Europe, the five full-length recitals will be available for on-demand viewing for several weeks after their initial streaming dates, through July 1. Access to the complete series is $30 for LA Opera subscribers and $45 for the general public. For access, visit LAOpera.org/signature. The Signature Recital Series is part of LA Opera sOn Now platform of digital programming.