Alberto Arvelo

filmmaker, musician, director of “Fidelio”

Director of the film The Liberator

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Both Deaf and hearing performers will bring Beethoven’s only opera, “Fidelio,” to life this week. The LA Phil is collaborating with Deaf West Theatre.

LA Phil, Deaf West Theatre translate Beethoven opera into ASL

Both Deaf and hearing performers will bring Beethoven’s only opera, “Fidelio,” to life this week. The LA Phil is collaborating with Deaf West Theatre.

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Édgar Ramírez plays Latin American leader Simón Bolívar 
 Simón Bolívar is one of the most famous figures in Latin American history. A was a key leader in the struggle for…

The Liberator

Édgar Ramírez plays Latin American leader Simón Bolívar Simón Bolívar is one of the most famous figures in Latin American history. A was a key leader in the struggle for…

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