Los Angeles Opera's productions of two works by composers who died during the Holocaust, Victor Ullmann's 'Der Zerbrochene Krug', and Alexander Zemlinsky's 'Der Zwerg'. Recorded in 2008, the productions feature the Los Angeles Opera and Choir conducted by James Conlon.

Los Angeles Opera's productions of two works by composers who died during the Holocaust, Victor Ullmann's 'Der Zerbrochene Krug', and Alexander Zemlinsky's 'Der Zwerg'. Recorded in 2008, the productions feature the Los Angeles Opera and Choir conducted by James Conlon.

The evidence is all around us: enormous technological power wielded by a single species lacking cosmological wisdom is degrading life everywhere. Taking as his starting point the new cosmology articulated by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, Thomas Berry, and others, James Conlon explores ways in which we can live and act so that the story of our lives can once again harmonize with the Great Story of the universe. An understanding of the new cosmology (Earth literacy) is only a first step. What is necessary is a reinvention of our lives and actions so that we can take up our true roles in this sacred universe.

In Lyrics for Re-Creation, Conlon offers practical strategies for evoking a new humanity in education, psychology, community organizing, environmental action, and cultural reinvention.

Practical ideas and an introduction to the philosophy of being 'centred' in life are at the core of this helpful exploration. Detailing how the power of Centre can ground performance, teaching, and learning and offering first-hand examples of how the philosophy is used to prepare for life on the stage, this account reveals the importance of Centring in day-to-day living. Featuring a succinct definition of Centre and breathing exercises to help access this unique sense of focus, this tool is a beautifully illustrated and invaluable resource for performers, actors, conductors, and teachers alike.