Spring 2024 promises an exhilarating fusion of cinematic brilliance and operatic grandeur with OPEN AIR, a world premiere opera film. The project unfolds as a captivating exploration of the synergy between the realms of film and musical storytelling. With an original score by Long Beach Opera's Music Director, Christopher Rountree, and the enchanting presence of soprano Measha Brueggergosman-Lee, OPEN AIR beckons to usher in a new era for opera, seamlessly blending the timeless art form with contemporary cinematic allure.

Taking a page from the innovative works of Luciano Berio, whose Recital I (for Cathy) once stitched together operatic excerpts for his wife, Cathy Berberian, OPEN AIR weaves a similar tapestry around the remarkable Measha Brueggergosman-Lee. Her expansive repertoire, spanning from opera arias to jazz standards, becomes the canvas for James Darrah's original screenplay. Musical fragments from Brueggergosman-Lee's oeuvre will harmoniously intertwine, creating a unique narrative arc supported by Christopher Rountree's evocative compositions.

For those eager to witness the magic behind the screen, OPEN AIR offers a unique opportunity. Subscribers will gain exclusive access to the making of a world-premiere operatic film in real time, granting them a front-row seat to the creative process. OPEN AIR becomes more than just a film; it is a testament to the ever-evolving and boundary-pushing spirit of Long Beach Opera.