Deaf West Theatre, LA Phil, Coro de Manos Blancas, and the Dudamel Foundation partnered to create inclusive experiences for Deaf communities across the United States, Venezuela, Spain, France, and the United Kingdom during the 2024 European tour of Fidelio.

Go behind the scenes for the making of the music video for Coldplay’s new single feelslikeimfallinginlove. This new “making-of” video dives into the story behind how Deaf artists and the poetry of sign language were the basis for the project.

In this innovative production, the story of Beethoven’s Fidelio is told through the composer’s music by hearing and Deaf musicians. The groundbreaking collaboration began with the opera's initial staging in April 2022. As the Coro de Manos Blancas prepares to return to Los Angeles for the May 2024 revival, we asked them about their experience performing and touring with the production.

The White Hands Choir (El Coro de Manos Blancas) began rehearsals earlier this month in Venezuela for the upcoming 2024 tour and European premiere of the groundbreaking production of Beethoven’s opera, Fidelio. They will return to LA in May 2024 to begin rehearsals and performances for the LA performance and European tour.