KQED's Forum Behind the Scenes with the San Francisco Opera
Feb 14, 2025
In this insightful conversation, guests Eun Sun Kim, the trailblazing music director and first female conductor of a major U.S. opera company, and Matthew Shilvock, general director of the San Francisco Opera, open up about the passion that drives their productions. Elena Park, a documentary filmmaker, shares a behind-the-scenes look at Kim's interpretation of 'Lohengrin.' The trio discusses the emotional challenges of staging Wagnerian operas, the importance of collaboration in storytelling, and the vibrant training experiences for emerging artists.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Art of Opera: A Behind-the-Scenes Exploration
02:17 • 12min
The Artistry of Opera: Behind the Staging of Lohengrin
14:20 • 2min
The Art and Challenge of Wagnerian Opera
16:15 • 18min
Exploring Young Love in 'La Boheme'
34:04 • 3min
Arias and Upcoming Opera Season
36:48 • 5min
Bridging Traditions: Contemporary and Classic Opera
42:13 • 8min
The Interplay of Storytelling and Audience Engagement in Opera
49:57 • 4min