Collection:LPB

Genre: Art

Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, 30.448628, -91.1874387

Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority

Date Issued: 2017-10-27

Duration: 00:08:37

Subjects: Opera Louisiane | Music | Opera | Arts

Contributors:

• Fox-Smith, James Host
• Kendrick, Dorothy Producer
• Clement, Leanne Interviewee
• Vincent, Amanda Martin Interviewee
• Borowitz, Michael Interviewee
• Futral, Elizabeth Performer
• Graham, Susan Performer
• Groves, Paul Performer

This segment from the October 27, 2017, episode of “Art Rocks!” features producer Dorothy Kendrick’s story on the tenth anniversary of Opera Louisiane in Baton Rouge. She interviews: Leanne Clement, the general director; Amanda Martin Vincent, the past director of development; and Michael Borowitz, the artistic director. They discuss: the origins of the company; their past productions; their financial challenges; their audiences; and their hopes for the future. This segment also includes highlights of past performances, including singers Elizabeth Futral, Susan Graham, and Paul Groves. Host: James Fox-Smith