Photos: Lou Harrison’s ‘Young Caesar’ at Disney Hall

Adam Fisher portrays the “Young Caesar” title character in a one-night presentation brought to life with animated projections and shadow puppets. The 1971 Lou Harrison opera was presented at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

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June 14, 2017 6:36 PM PT

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"Young Caesar" finds new life at Disney Hall

Shadow puppets representing Caesar, left, and King Nicomedes interact during a presentation of Lou Harrison’s “Young Caesar” at the Walt Disney Concert Hall.

(Glenn Koenig / Los Angeles Times)

Caesar’s aunt Julia is portrayed by Nancy Maultsby in a presentation by the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Industry.

(Glenn Koenig / Los Angeles Times)

Nancy Maultsby as aunt Juila and Adam Fisher as Caesar in Lou Harrison’s “Young Caesar.”

(Glenn Koenig / Los Angeles Times)

Adam Fisher as Caesar at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Lou Harrison’s “Young Caesar,” first presented in 1971, has been reclaimed from obscurity.

(Glenn Koenig / Los Angeles Times )

Shadow puppets of Caesar, left, and King Nicomedes share an intimate moment in the Lou Harrison opera “Young Caesar,” with its message about enjoying life rather than making war.

(Glenn Koenig / Los Angeles Times)

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Photos: Lou Harrison’s ‘Young Caesar’ at Disney Hall

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