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Hansel und GretelLos Angeles OperaNo. of reviews: 7 | |
A joyous “Hansel and Gretel” in Doug Fitch’s enchanting production |
 15 Dec 18 / Opera Warhorses |
A delightful production at the lighter end of the spectrum |
| 21 Nov 18 / OperaWire |
Susan Graham stars in LA Opera's charming Humperdinck revival |
| 21 Nov 18 / Bachtrack |
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Hansel and Gretel goes “Where the Wild Things Are” |
| 21 Nov 18 / San Francisco Classical Voice |
Stranger with candy |
| 20 Nov 18 / parterre box |
A holiday treat to savor |
| 20 Nov 18 / Seen and Heard |
L.A. Opera's colorful reprise of Humperdinck's 'Hansel and Gretel' |
| 19 Nov 18 / Los Angeles Times |
PrismLos Angeles OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
Sexual assault, refracted through an operatic prism |
| 8 Dec 18 / Classical Voice North America |
Through a prism darkly |
| 5 Dec 18 / San Francisco Classical Voice |
With Ellen Reid's incandescent 'prism,' an opera composer is born |
| 1 Dec 18 / Los Angeles Times |
SatyagrahaLos Angeles OperaNo. of reviews: 9 | |
Philip Glass’ opera is a transcendent experience about opera’s experience on our social conscience |
| 18 Nov 18 / OperaWire |
Two ways of looking at Philip Glass’s ‘Satyagraha’ |
| 6 Nov 18 / New York Times |
LA Opera inspires with ‘Satyagraha’ at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion |
| 3 Nov 18 / LA Daily News |
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Devoted to civil disobedience |
| 28 Oct 18 / ConcertoNet (English) |
Strange and stirring Satyagraha at LA Opera |
| 24 Oct 18 / Bachtrack |
Timelier than it’s ever been |
| 24 Oct 18 / San Francisco Classical Voice |
Truth, force |
| 23 Oct 18 / parterre box |
A transformative staging of Satyagraha |
| 23 Oct 18 / Seen and Heard |
Los Angeles Opera's 'Satyagraha' lives up to Gandhi's ideals |
| 22 Oct 18 / Los Angeles Times |
Don CarloLos Angeles OperaNo. of reviews: 9 | |
Plácido Domingo adds new dimension to Verdi masterpiece alongside brilliant cast |
| 13 Oct 18 / OperaWire |
A sumptuous presentation |
| 11 Oct 18 / Entertainment Today |
Plácido’s powerful shift in rôles |
| 7 Oct 18 / ConcertoNet (English) |
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An all-star “Don Carlo” from Plácido Domingo and friends |
| 6 Oct 18 / Opera Warhorses |
LA Opera’s ‘Don Carlo’ proves that Plácido Domingo is forever young |
| 26 Sep 18 / LA Daily News |
Domingo shines in L.A. Don Carlo |
| 26 Sep 18 / San Francisco Classical Voice |
A stirring Don Carlo in a powerful production at LA Opera |
| 25 Sep 18 / Seen and Heard |
Plácido Domingo is ageless as ever in 'Don Carlo,' opening the L.A. Opera season |
| 24 Sep 18 / Los Angeles Times |
Los Angeles Opera assembled an all-star cast for its opening night revival of Verdi's Don Carlo |
| 24 Sep 18 / Broadway World |
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Q & A: Ramón Vargas
Tenor Ramón Vargas on ‘Don Carlo,’ working With Plácido Domingo and why Verdi was a genius.
Tenor Ramón Vargas on ‘Don Carlo,’ working With Plácido Domingo and why Verdi was a genius.
Usher HouseLos Angeles OperaNo. of reviews: 5 | |
Usher House falls, but Ghost delights in Getty opera double bill |
| 30 Jun 18 / Classical Voice North America |
Two Gordon Getty operas get the Masterpiece Theatre treatment |
| 28 Jun 18 / Bachtrack |
Gordon Getty’s Scare Pair delivers shivers and laughs at Broad Stage |
| 28 Jun 18 / LA Weekly |
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Families in peril in LA Opera’s ‘scare pair’ |
| 27 Jun 18 / Seen and Heard |
L.A. Opera's 'Scare Pair' at the Broad Stage |
| 26 Jun 18 / Los Angeles Times |
The Canterville GhostLos Angeles OperaNo. of reviews: 5 | |
Usher House falls, but Ghost delights in Getty opera double bill |
| 30 Jun 18 / Classical Voice North America |
Two Gordon Getty operas get the Masterpiece Theatre treatment |
| 28 Jun 18 / Bachtrack |
Gordon Getty’s Scare Pair delivers shivers and laughs at Broad Stage |
| 28 Jun 18 / LA Weekly |
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Families in peril in LA Opera’s ‘scare pair’ |
| 27 Jun 18 / Seen and Heard |
L.A. Opera's 'Scare Pair' at the Broad Stage |
| 26 Jun 18 / Los Angeles Times |
RigolettoLos Angeles OperaNo. of reviews: 8 | |
A "Rigoletto" to revel in |
| 5 Jun 18 / LA Observed |
Spectacular Los Angeles opera debuts for Michael Fabiano, Adela Zaharia |
| 2 Jun 18 / Opera Warhorses |
Adela Zaharia makes triumphant debut alongside Michael Fabiano and Ambrogio Maestri |
| 31 May 18 / OperaWire |
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Aucoin, in the pit, leads Rigoletto on electrifying ride |
| 26 May 18 / Classical Voice North America |
L.A. Opera thunders with a Romantic Rigoletto |
| 17 May 18 / LA Weekly |
A vivid Rigoletto in a timeless staging at LA Opera |
| 15 May 18 / Seen and Heard |
A Rice-A-Roni 'Rigoletto,' Verdi's opera as a dated San Francisco treat |
| 14 May 18 / Los Angeles Times |
Juan Jesús Rodriguez sang Rigoletto with resonant tones |
| 14 May 18 / Broadway World |
Orfeo ed EuridiceLos Angeles OperaNo. of reviews: 9 | |
‘Orpheus and Eurydice’ beautifully blends two art forms |
| 23 Mar 18 / Daily Trojan |
Joffrey does double duty downtown |
| 23 Mar 18 / LA Observed |
A relatively elaborate fantasy |
| 14 Mar 18 / LA Weekly |
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Deep desires |
| 14 Mar 18 / San Francisco Classical Voice |
Lots of Gluck |
| 14 Mar 18 / Bachtrack |
Ravishing and wondrous |
| 14 Mar 18 / Opera West |
Joffrey Ballet dazzles in L.A. Opera's 'Orpheus and Eurydice' |
| 13 Mar 18 / Los Angeles Times |
Dancing with the spirits at LA Opera |
| 13 Mar 18 / Seen and Heard |
The collaboration between LA Opera and Joffrey Ballet Chicago resulted in a most interesting production |
| 12 Mar 18 / Broadway World |
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An Interview with Soprano Lisette Oropesa
Lisette Oropesa sings Eurydice in Los Angeles Opera’s French version of Gluck’s Orpheus and Eurydice that can currently be seen at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.
Lisette Oropesa sings Eurydice in Los Angeles Opera’s French version of Gluck’s Orpheus and Eurydice that can currently be seen at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.
CandideLos Angeles OperaNo. of reviews: 9 | |
The best (and worst) of all possible Lennys |
| 19 Feb 18 / LA Observed |
In 'Candide,' LA Opera livens up Bernstein's too-big Broadway show |
| 8 Feb 18 / KPCC |
The glitter of Candide captured superbly by LA Opera |
| 6 Feb 18 / Seen and Heard |
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LA Opera’s ‘Candide’ is hilarious, yet heartfelt |
| 31 Jan 18 / Daily Trojan |
Stunning Candide from LA Opera |
| 31 Jan 18 / Bachtrack |
Kelsey Grammer makes his L.A. Opera debut |
| 30 Jan 18 / The Hollywood Reporter |
Cock-eyed optimists |
| 29 Jan 18 / ConcertoNet (English) |
A stunning and captivating Candide Maestro Bernstein would be so proud of |
| 29 Jan 18 / Broadway World |
L.A. Opera and a 'Candide' for all |
| 29 Jan 18 / Los Angeles Times |
NabuccoLos Angeles OperaNo. of reviews: 7 | |
Nabucco goes to Hollywood, courtesy of Thaddeus Strassberger and LA Opera |
| 21 Nov 17 / Bachtrack |
Un brindisi a Risorgimento |
| 7 Nov 17 / ConcertoNet (English) |
Domingo, Monastyrska, Conlon soar in Strassberger’s inventive production |
| 21 Oct 17 / Opera Warhorses |
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Plácido Domingo commands the stage and the pit with the Los Angeles Opera |
| 17 Oct 17 / San Francisco Classical Voice |
LA Opera at its finest |
| 17 Oct 17 / Seen and Heard |
With Plácido Domingo and L.A. Opera, 'Nabucco' still has the power to provoke |
| 16 Oct 17 / Los Angeles Times |
An energetic James Conlon led the LA Opera Orchestra in a propulsive but graceful rendition of the score |
| 16 Oct 17 / Broadway World |
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Return to Los Angeles
A conversation with Basso Morris Robinson.
A conversation with Basso Morris Robinson.
La Belle et la BêteLos Angeles OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
The Philip Glass effect on film: Transforming 'Dracula' and 'Beauty and the Beast' |
| 31 Oct 17 / Los Angeles Times |
Philip Glass brings Beauty and the Beast to life |
| 30 Oct 17 / Broadway World |
Les pêcheurs de perlesLos Angeles OperaNo. of reviews: 10 | |
Plácido Domingo traces every hemidemisemiquaver of its best parts in lucid, delicate lyricism |
| 30 Oct 17 / LA Observed |
Inspiration from the sea |
| 21 Oct 17 / ConcertoNet (English) |
Los Angeles Opera’s Beautifully Sung “Pearl Fishers” |
| 21 Oct 17 / Opera Warhorses |
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Great singers, beautiful sets and a mystical feeling nurtured by technical proficiency |
| 19 Oct 17 / Culture Spot LA |
Plácido Domingo commands the stage and the pit with the Los Angeles Opera |
| 17 Oct 17 / San Francisco Classical Voice |
Fishing for pearls: LA Opera's second attempt at Bizet proves a charmer |
| 11 Oct 17 / Bachtrack |
Diver gent |
| 10 Oct 17 / parterre box |
The Pearl Fishers reimagined |
| 10 Oct 17 / Seen and Heard |
Camarena and Daza sang the opera's most famous piece with beautifully blended robust tones |
| 9 Oct 17 / Broadway World |
Stunning production dives deep for meaning |
| 9 Oct 17 / Los Angeles Times |
CarmenLos Angeles OperaNo. of reviews: 8 | |
Ana Maria Martinez, in the title role, sang with strong presence and solid vocal placement |
| 30 Oct 17 / LA Observed |
Carmen returns to LA Opera with Mediterranean sizzle |
| 18 Sep 17 / Seen and Heard |
Think you know ‘Carmen’? Think again, as LA Opera stages an eye- and ear-opening experience |
| 16 Sep 17 / LA Daily News |
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Carmen denominator |
| 16 Sep 17 / parterre box |
Blistering Carmen? |
| 16 Sep 17 / ConcertoNet (English) |
Ana María Martínez and Riccardo Massi lead solid cast in iffy production |
| 13 Sep 17 / OperaWire |
L.A. Opera opens its new season with 'Carmen,' again |
| 11 Sep 17 / Los Angeles Times |
Angelinos should not miss L A Opera's excellent performance of this beloved opera |
| 11 Sep 17 / Broadway World |
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LA Opera to simulcast ‘Carmen’
The LA Opera simulcast is back and this year the company will bring the experience to the Los Angeles community on Sept. 23, 2017.
The LA Opera simulcast is back and this year the company will bring the experience to the Los Angeles community on Sept. 23, 2017.
ThumbprintLos Angeles OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
An all-female creative team's fingerprints are all over the beautiful opera Thumbprint |
| 20 Jun 17 / LA Weekly |
With 'Thumbprint,' witness an opera's power to empower women |
| 17 Jun 17 / Los Angeles Times |
ToscaLos Angeles OperaNo. of reviews: 6 | |
Stark drama at the Chandler Pavilion |
| 8 May 17 / Opera Today |
Puccini’s melodrama sung with powerhouse perfection at LA Opera |
| 4 May 17 / Los Angeles Blade |
Tosca impresses with intricate details |
| 27 Apr 17 / Daily Trojan |
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Sondra Radvanovsky wields her voice like a weapon in L.A. Opera's revival of Tosca |
| 26 Apr 17 / LA Weekly |
LA Opera’s ‘Tosca’ is a feast for the ears, not the eyes |
| 26 Apr 17 / San Gabriel Valley Tribune |
No gimmicks, just some powerhouse singing |
| 24 Apr 17 / Los Angeles Times |
Les Contes d'HoffmannLos Angeles OperaNo. of reviews: 11 | |
À Los Angeles, Damrau et Grigolo dans les Contes d'Hoffmann |
| 12 Apr 17 / ResMusica |
LA Opera’s “The Tales of Hoffmann” shines as a modern fairy tale |
| 4 Apr 17 / Daily Bruin |
The Tales of Hoffmann thrives off attention to detail |
| 3 Apr 17 / Daily Trojan |
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Vittorio Grigolo’s star shines bright in L. A. Opera’s stellar “Tales of Hoffmann” |
| 1 Apr 17 / Opera Warhorses |
Convincing night vindicates rocky opening |
| 1 Apr 17 / ConcertoNet (French) |
Enchanting Tales at L A Opera |
| 29 Mar 17 / Opera Today |
All’s well that ends well for LA Opera’s ‘Tales of Hoffmann’ |
| 28 Mar 17 / LA Daily News |
Grigolo, Damrau, and Park bring Hoffmann’s tales vividly to life |
| 28 Mar 17 / Seen and Heard |
A beautifully sung Tales of Hoffmann at LA Opera |
| 28 Mar 17 / Bachtrack |
Tales that witness madness |
| 28 Mar 17 / parterre box |
The opera villain was forced to lip-sync and a new star couple emerged at L.A. Opera's 'Tales of Hoffmann' |
| 27 Mar 17 / Los Angeles Times |
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The show must go on
How L.A. Opera is pushing ahead as illness strikes cast.
How L.A. Opera is pushing ahead as illness strikes cast.
SalomeLos Angeles OperaNo. of reviews: 5 | |
Patricia Racette's mesmerizing power as Salome in Los Angeles |
| 9 Mar 17 / Bachtrack |
A vividly sung Salome with Patricia Racette |
| 28 Feb 17 / Seen and Heard |
A Salome to remember |
| 26 Feb 17 / Opera Today |
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Los Angeles Opera reprises a steamy ‘Salome’ |
| 23 Feb 17 / LA Daily News |
L.A. Opera's 30-year-old 'Salome' is back, and not a kid anymore |
| 20 Feb 17 / Los Angeles Times |
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The most fearless woman in opera?
Patricia Racette on coming out, Trump, nudity and the demands of 'Salome'.
Patricia Racette on coming out, Trump, nudity and the demands of 'Salome'.
Die Entführung aus dem SerailLos Angeles OperaNo. of reviews: 9 | |
Mozart opera closes the gap |
| 18 Feb 17 / LA Observed |
Mozart 'Abduction' opera steals its way to the Chandler stage |
| 9 Feb 17 / Laist |
A new look at Mozart’s Abduction from the Seraglio |
| 6 Feb 17 / Opera Today |
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Mozart's 'Abduction' on the Orient Express |
| 3 Feb 17 / LA Downtown News |
LA Opera’s ‘Abduction from the Seraglio’ is a ticket-worthy ride |
| 2 Feb 17 / San Gabriel Valley Tribune |
Sleek, sophisticated and clever |
| 1 Feb 17 / Culture Spot LA |
LA Opera debuts Roaring Twenties, Mozart-lite Entführung aus dem Serail |
| 1 Feb 17 / Bachtrack |
All aboard the Orient Express for Mozart’s Abduction from the Seraglio |
| 31 Jan 17 / Seen and Heard |
Abducting Mozart's 'Abduction From the Seraglio' to another time |
| 30 Jan 17 / Los Angeles Times |
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Morris Robinson: The accidental opera star
'A lot of the purists, they don’t believe my story'
'A lot of the purists, they don’t believe my story'
Wonderful TownLos Angeles OperaNo. of reviews: 4 | |
Grant Gershon led the whole shebang lovingly and energetically |
| 15 Dec 16 / LA Observed |
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Performance schedule
Lang
22 to 23 Feb 2019
Mozart
2 to 24 Mar 2019
Penella
4 to 19 May 2019
Verdi
1 to 22 Jun 2019
Puccini
14 Sep to 6 Oct 2019
Guettel
12 to 20 Oct 2019
Mozart
16 Nov to 15 Dec 2019
Aucoin
1 to 23 Feb 2020
Donizetti
22 Feb to 14 Mar 2020
Du Yun
1 to 3 May 2020
Debussy
2 to 23 May 2020
Handel
8 May 2020
Mozart
6 to 28 Jun 2020
News & Articles
| LA Opera announces its 2019-20 season |
L.A. Opera's 2019-20 season brings Kosky's new 'Bohème,' Aucoin's 'Eurydice' and Du Yun. |
| 28 Jan 2019 / Los Angeles Times |
| L.A. Opera announces 2018-19 season |
Philip Glass' "Satyagraha," Mozart's "The Clemency of Titus" and a world premiere by up-and-coming composer Ellen Reid will form part of Los Angeles Opera's 2018-19 season. |
| 19 Jan 2018 / Los Angeles Times |
| How Plácido Domingo taught L.A. to love opera |
Nov. 17 marks the 50th anniversary of Domingo's Los Angeles debut, and L.A. Opera is throwing a gala on that date to celebrate. |
| 10 Nov 2017 / Los Angeles Times |
| LA Opera to simulcast ‘Carmen’ |
The LA Opera simulcast is back and this year the company will bring the experience to the Los Angeles community on Sept. 23, 2017. |
| 4 Aug 2017 / OperaWire |
| Grant Gershon renews contract with L.A. Opera |
The Los Angeles Opera has announced that Grant Gershon, who has held the title resident conductor for the last five years, has renewed his contract through the 2019-20 season. |
| 7 Jul 2017 / Los Angeles Times |
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