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LSU Opera’s Don Giovanni on Stage Tonight

The lavish production of Don Giovanni continues tonight at the Claude L. Shaver Theatre this week, kicking off LSU Opera’s 2014-15 season. This presentation by LSU Opera is described as “seductive and raw” in an Advocate newspaper preview of the production, available here. Meet the … Continue reading

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Behind the scenes as LSU Opera preps for Don Giovanni

LSU Opera students learn sword play and arias for the upcoming production of Don Giovanni running October 30 thru November 2. In these behind-the-scenes photos, LSU theatre faculty Nick Erickson rehearses the fight scene with students Louis Ong prepping for his role … Continue reading

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CMDA Supporters Featured in LSU Foundation Magazine

Three long-time supporters of the LSU College of Music & Dramatic Arts are featured in the current issue of Cornerstone, the quarterly magazine of the LSU Foundation. Featured are: – Louise Kinney whose support helps Professors Femi Euba, Department of Theatre … Continue reading

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LSU School of Music Announces Final Performances of Spring 2014

As Spring break at LSU draws to a close,  the LSU School of Music is preparing for final performances for season. The LSU Opera, A Cappella Choir with the Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Jazz Ensemble are among the groups that … Continue reading

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LSU Music’s “The Merry Widow” Opens Soon

LSU Opera will stage Franz Lehár’s immensely successful operetta, The Merry Widow on March 20–23, 2014. In more than a century of frequent performances, The Merry Widow continues to be a highly enjoyable love story surrounding figures of the Parisian … Continue reading

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The Advocate: Graduates to sing at gala for LSU Opera

The Advocate: Graduates to sing at gala for LSU Opera

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LSU Opera Gala benefits LSU music

LSU Opera Gala benefits LSU music LSU Reveille attended the Sept. 8  LSU Opera Gala that featured two notable LSU alumni Daniela Mack and Lisette Oropesa. The pair returned to Baton Rouge to perform and help some current LSU School … Continue reading

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Lisette Oropesa speaks to Jim Engster about the Sept. 8 gala to support LSU Opera

LSU Alumnus Lisette Oropesa chats with radio Host Jim Engster about her time at LSU, performing on major opera stages and the upcoming fundraising gala to support the LSU College of Music & Dramatic Arts. The LSU Opera Gala Concert … Continue reading

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