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Behind the Scenes with the San Francisco Opera

2025/2/14
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Matthew Shilvock: 今晚演出的曲目选自即将上演的歌剧《Idomeneo》,莫扎特在25岁时创作,讲述了战争背景下年轻恋人的禁忌之爱和国王的艰难抉择,剧情跌宕起伏,充满了道德困境。旧金山歌剧院的Adler Fellows项目是世界顶级的年轻专业歌手培训项目,为他们提供声乐、音乐、戏剧、语言等方面的全面训练。瓦格纳的歌剧规模宏大,只有少数公司能够制作,旧金山有着悠久的瓦格纳歌剧传统,Eun Sun Kim正在将这一传统塑造成新的形式,需要音乐领导者将所有元素融合在一起。 Eun Sun Kim: 我曾经非常害怕在舞台上表演,甚至在家庭聚会上唱歌都会紧张。歌剧演员需要极强的呼吸控制能力,每天都要应对嗓音的挑战。我会在每次演出前去后台拜访歌唱家,了解他们的身体状况。同一部歌剧的每次演出都是不同的,我的目标是让每一位观众都感受到新鲜感。在歌剧排练过程中,我会逐渐了解歌唱家们的习惯和顾虑,并在每次演出前与他们交流。我是美国主要歌剧公司中第一位女性音乐总监,对此我感到自豪,越来越多的年轻女孩因此想要成为指挥。我感到自己肩负着重任,要努力提升自己的音乐水平,让下一代女性能够梦想成为领导者或指挥家。我希望有一天,“女性指挥家”这个称谓会消失。 Elena Park: 在歌剧中,音乐和戏剧效果共同作用,能让观众沉浸在情感的海洋中。指挥需要时刻保持专注,为所有参与者提供他们所需要的支持。《Lohengrin》的乐手分布在歌剧院的不同位置,以营造特定的戏剧和舞台效果。制作歌剧是对协作的庆祝,歌剧就像一个团队,所有人都尽力做到最好,并融入整体。歌剧将服装、舞台管理、音乐、布景设计等所有元素融合在一起,创造出引人入胜的艺术体验。歌剧的真诚和奉献精神能够打破其高高在上的形象,让更多人接触到它。歌剧非常人性化,感人至深,并且在优秀的团队手中非常容易接近。提示员的角色非常重要,他们与指挥紧密合作,确保歌手不会忘记台词。

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This chapter explores the rigorous demands placed upon opera singers, encompassing physical stamina, vocal training, and emotional control. It highlights the unique challenges and dedication of these artists.
  • Opera singers require intense physical and vocal training.
  • Daily routines involve extensive warm-ups and meticulous preparation.
  • The emotional demands of the role are significant and require careful management.

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We pull back the curtain on the San Francisco Opera with Music Director Eun Sun Kim and General Director Matthew Shilvock, who joined us live on stage on Feb. 4 to talk about the artistry and passion that make this Bay Area institution beloved. On this rebroadcast, Kim shares behind-the-scenes footage of her recent production of Lohengrin from documentary filmmaker Elena Park and discusses how she interprets timeless works alongside live performances by the Opera’s young resident artists, the Adler Fellows.

Guests:

**Eun Sun Kim, **music director, San Francisco Opera

**Matthew Shilvock, **general director, San Francisco Opera

**Elena Park , **documentary filmmaker and director, “Eun Sun Kim: A Journey Into Lohengrin”