“La ci darem la mano”
“Here I Stand”
“Fuggi, crudele, fuggi!”
Ken Cazan
Ken Cazan has directed over 180 international productions of operas, musical theatre and plays. He is also a librettist for opera, and has written the book and lyrics for the musical Prodigy. He is currently collaborating on two other musicals with composers Billy Pace and Patrice Rushen. Most recently, he directed the musicals Carousel and… Continue reading Ken Cazan
Elizabeth Hynes
Elizabeth Hynes has been a faculty member at the USC Thornton School Of Music since 1995, and served as Chair of the Vocal Arts/Opera Department from 2005-2012. Ms. Hynes has taught at the Aspen Music Festival and School since 2003. She was elected to the Aspen Music Festival Corporation in 2005 and has twice served as a… Continue reading Elizabeth Hynes
USC Thornton Opera
USC Thornton Opera provides career development opportunities for singers, coach/pianists, conductors and directors. The opera workshop is a repertory experience involving preparation and performance of operatic works and excerpts for performance both on and off the USC campus.
Angela Meade Highlighted in The Huffington Post Review
Vocal arts and opera alumna Angela Meade was featured in The Huffington Post’s review of her performance at the Washington National Opera. Read the article.
Julie Makerov Highlighted in a Los Angeles Times Review
Opera and vocal arts alumna Julie Makerov was highlighted in a Los Angeles Times review of the Los Angeles Opera’s production of The Flying Dutchman. Read the article.
Kelly O’Connor Performance Reviewed by the Los Angeles Times
Vocal arts alumna Kelly O’Connor received a glowing review by the Los Angeles Times for her performance in John Adams’ The Gospel According to the Other Mary. Read the article.
The Fall of the House of Usher Previewed by the Windy City Times
Windy City Times included opera and vocal arts chair Ken Cazan in a preview of The Fall of the House of Usher, which Cazan is directing. The story highlighted the LGBT take on the Edgar Allan Poe short story. The production was also reviewed by the Chicago Tribune and Stage and Cinema. Read the article.