The Irish conductor won the job following his debut with the ensemble in Handel’s Alceste earlier this year.
Director Nicolas A. Garcia’s production, with an excellent cast, is funny and musically on point.
Mulligan, in demand around the world and a favorite at the War Memorial Opera House, is taking part in the company’s first-ever Pride Concert.
With Lise Davidsen and Gerald Finley in the leads and Edward Gardner conducting, this live recording is compelling on every level.
James Gaffigan conducts this masterpiece, rescheduled from last September’s Chorus strike, along with three works by Gordon Getty.
In her spare time, van den Heever, who’s currently singing the role of Elettra in SF Opera’s Idomeneo, is an accomplished chef and baker.
In Los Angeles, the soprano is joined by stage stars Lindsay Mendez, Jessie Mueller, and Tituss Burgess for a heartening recital.
The composer and philanthropist sees three of his works performed by the orchestra this week.
