DJ Kurs

artistic director of Deaf West Theatre

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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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