Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the mesmerizing world of THE ROMANCE OF THE ROSE by Kate Soper. Join us in this rehearsal video of Act 2, Scene 1, featuring a stellar cast including Lucas Steele, Philip Bullock, Anna Schubert, and Laurel Irene, with Aron Kallay on keyboard.

In this short rehearsal video, witness the fusion of comedy, fantasy, and boundary-breaking storytelling that defines this extraordinary production. Directed by the visionary James Darrah and conducted by Christopher Rountree, this opera delves deep into the human folly, juxtaposing beauty and absurdity in a dreamlike world.

Inspired by the medieval poem Le Roman de la Rose, this opera explores the complexities of love, desire, and the human condition. Pulitzer Prize finalist Kate Soper's innovative composition pushes the boundaries of traditional opera, weaving modernistic dissonance, madrigalistic elegance, auto-tuned didacticism, and lush Romanticism into an unforgettable musical journey.

Join us on this thrilling adventure as Long Beach Opera takes you on a journey like no other, leaving you both enchanted and intrigued by THE ROMANCE OF THE ROSE.