Advocating for Arts and Health: A Conversation with Renée Fleming and Dr. Andréa Fuentes
Internationally acclaimed soprano Renée Fleming has been a longtime advocate for integrating the arts into healthcare and wellness practices. As a recently appointed Goodwill Ambassador for Arts and Health by the World Health Organization, she has brought this conversation to the global stage.

In honor of LA Opera’s Arts and Health Summit last week, we've made one of the highlights available below. Hear Renée in conversation with Dr. Andréa Fuentes, Director of LA Opera Connects, as they discuss the ways in which singing, dancing, painting and other creative pursuits can improve your wellbeing.

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Audra McDonald Kicks off Black Music Month
June is Black Music Month, and we are appreciating some of opera's most influential and shining stars. Our spotlight series begins with world-renowned Grammy, Emmy, and Tony-winning soprano Audra McDonald.

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Russell Thomas' Opera Journey
In this interview, internationally-lauded tenor and LA Opera Artist in Residence Russell Thomas shares his inspiring journey into opera, the challenges he faced, and advice for the up-and-coming next generation of singers.

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