Opera Philadelphia

Posted28 Sep 2023

Photo Diary: Behind the Scenes of Simon Boccanegra with Benjamin Taylor

By Benjamin Taylor

You may remember Benjamin Taylor from last spring's La bohème when he performed the role of Schaunard and documented the rehearsal process with photos. Well, he is back for Simon Boccanegra, in which he has earned rave reviews for his portrayal of Paolo (the Broad Street Review called him a "marvelous baritone and delightful actor"). Of course he brought his camera! Scroll through his photos below to see an up-close view of how grand opera comes togehter.

Cory McGee rehearsing Simon Boccanegra Credit: Benjamin Taylor
Maestro Corrado Rovaris Credit: Benjamin Taylor
Christian Van Horn as Fiesco Credit: Benjamin Taylor
Quinn Kelsey on the Academy Stage Credit: Benjamin Taylor
Credit: Benjamin Taylor
Quinn Kelsey and Christian Van Horn Credit: Benjamin Taylor
Cory McGee Credit: Benjamin Taylor
Credit: Benjamin Taylor
Credit: Benjamin Taylor
Richard Trey Smagur Credit: Benjamin Taylor
Credit: Benjamin Taylor
Credit: Benjamin Taylor
Stage Manager Jen Shaw Credit: Benjamin Taylor
Credit: Benjamin Taylor
Credit: Benjamin Taylor
Credit: Benjamin Taylor
Credit: Benjamin Taylor
Credit: Benjamin Taylor
Credit: Benjamin Taylor
Credit: Benjamin Taylor
Credit: Benjamin Taylor
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