Jose Maria Candemi

CCM Alumnus and Cincinnati Opera Stage Director Jose Maria Candemi talks about his vision for 'Ainadamar'. We posed the following questions: 1. We are quite fortunate, here in Cincinnati, to see 'Aniadamar.' After all, the opera was composed only in 2003 with some revisions.

[Hector Armienta]

A very fascinating discussion. Jose Maria Condemi is a true talent and one of the most gifted directors of our time. I've been fortunate to have him direct one of my chamber operas, Rio De Mujeres. He understand the mystical and magical world that permeates and lives in the Latino culture.