The Modern Age of Opera

This week, the Media Mavens meet up with opera director and singer Aleta Braxton. Spending a lifetime in the music industry, Braxton has worked on over 150 productions for Los Angeles Opera, but her résumé doesn’t stop there. On top of the opera, Braxton has sung with the Los Angeles Master Chorale, toured as a soloist and worked on a variety of notable television and film soundtracks ranging from “Fifty Shades of Grey,” “Malcolm in the Middle” and even “Star Wars: Rogue One.” With the Mavens, Braxton discusses some of her favorite roles, the difference between different types of opera singers, the skill level needed to fulfill some roles, and what it’s like working in a group of singers. “You’re basically on a team, everybody’s playing together for the common goal of scoring a good performance” Braxton said. Tune in this week to learn about “The Modern Age of Opera” and what goes into making the music of your favorite opera performances!