Daniel Catán: A Reflection on the Life and Work of the Late Musical Master

By Ted AYALA Daniel Catán, whose outstanding career as a composer for the operatic stage was crowned with the triumphant performances of his L.A. Opera commission “Il Postino” last year, unexpectedly passed away at the age of 62 last Sunday night according to his agent Peggy Monastra. At the time of his death, Catán was […]

A conversation with composer Daniel Catán

A conversation with composer Daniel Catán

By Ted AYALA Ever since the death of Puccini, opera has proved a difficult beast for composers to tame and master. An opera not only needs the talents of an orchestra, choir, and various singers; but it also needs expert stage hands, lighting technicians, stage directors, etc. to bring it to life and help make […]