Photos: L.A. Philharmonic, ‘The Gospel According to the Other Mary’
Gustavo Dudamel conducts Thursday’s first-night performance of “The Gospel According to the Other Mary,” a look at Christ’s Passion mainly through women’s eyes. The Los Angeles Philharmonic co-commissioned the oratorio from composer John Adams and librettist Peter Sellars. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
Mezzo-soprano Kelley O’Connor sings the role of Mary Magdalene in the new oratorio. In this telling, Mary and her sister Martha, who took care of Christ, speak in words not only from the Bible, but also from such sources as social activist Dorothy Day and poets such as Louise Erdrich. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
Countertenors lend the oratorio a unique sound. They are, from left, Nathan Medley, Brian Cummings and Daniel Bubeck. Gustavo Dudamel conducts the philharmonic and the Los Angeles Master Chorale. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
The combined forces of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Los Angeles Master Chorale perform the world premiere of “The Gospel According to the Other Mary.” Performances continue through June 3. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
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Contralto Tamara Mumford sings the role of Martha, sister to Mary Magdalene and Lazarus. Caregiving is a major theme of the opera by John Adams and Peter Sellars. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
Tenor Russell Thomas portrays Lazarus in the world premiere performances of “The Gospel According to the Other Mary.” (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
Los Angeles Philharmonic Music Director Gustavo Dudamel, left, and composer John Adams acknowledge the audience at the conclusion of Thursday’s first performance of “The Gospel According to the Other Mary.” (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
