Drama Queen

Lauren Flanigan is a soprano known for her blazingly theatrical performances, fiery singing, and her challenging repertory choices. So it's no surprise that she is one of standouts in New York City Opera's new production of Marvin David Levy's opera "Mourning Becomes Electra." Today, she joins host John Schaefer to bring us up to speed on her unconventional career. Also, composer and music commentator Robert Kapilow drops by to deconstruct Bach's great B-Minor Mass. One of the most mysterious works in the classical canon, it took Bach 15 years to compose and its shadowy origins have fed a cult of enthusiasm over the centuries. Many say that everything that’s great about Bach is packed into this single work.
Additional Resources:
» Read about Lauren Flanigan at City Opera
» Read a Robert Kapilow Biography