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NabuccoLos Angeles OperaNo. of reviews: 5 | |
Domingo, Monastyrska, Conlon soar in Strassberger’s inventive production |
 21 Oct 17 / Opera Warhorses |
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 |
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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.
Les pêcheurs de perlesLos Angeles OperaNo. of reviews: 9 | |
Los Angeles Opera’s Beautifully Sung “Pearl Fishers” |
| 21 Oct 17 / Opera Warhorses |
Inspiration from the sea |
| 21 Oct 17 / ConcertoNet (English) |
Great singers, beautiful sets and a mystical feeling nurtured by technical proficiency |
| 19 Oct 17 / Culture Spot LA |
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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 |
The Pearl Fishers reimagined |
| 10 Oct 17 / Seen and Heard |
Diver gent |
| 10 Oct 17 / parterre box |
Stunning production dives deep for meaning |
| 9 Oct 17 / Los Angeles Times |
Camarena and Daza sang the opera's most famous piece with beautifully blended robust tones |
| 9 Oct 17 / Broadway World |
CarmenLos Angeles OperaNo. of reviews: 7 | |
Carmen returns to LA Opera with Mediterranean sizzle |
| 18 Sep 17 / Seen and Heard |
Blistering Carmen? |
| 16 Sep 17 / ConcertoNet (English) |
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 |
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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Convincing night vindicates rocky opening |
| 1 Apr 17 / ConcertoNet (French) |
Vittorio Grigolo’s star shines bright in L. A. Opera’s stellar “Tales of Hoffmann” |
| 1 Apr 17 / Opera Warhorses |
Enchanting Tales at L A Opera |
| 29 Mar 17 / Opera Today |
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 |
All’s well that ends well for LA Opera’s ‘Tales of Hoffmann’ |
| 28 Mar 17 / LA Daily News |
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 |
What’s wonderful about ‘Wonderful Town’ by LA Opera? It raises interesting questions |
| 10 Dec 16 / Daily Breeze |
A wonderful party of a musical for Bernstein’s centennial |
| 6 Dec 16 / Seen and Heard |
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A 'Wonderful Town' in search of wonder |
| 4 Dec 16 / Los Angeles Times |
AkhnatenLos Angeles OperaNo. of reviews: 9 | |
Extraneous commotion abounded here |
| 15 Dec 16 / LA Observed |
Glass’ Akhnaten reaches LA Opera in full splendor |
| 18 Nov 16 / Classical Voice North America |
Akhnaten offers L A operagoers both ear and eye candy |
| 18 Nov 16 / Opera Today |
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Something Aten! |
| 16 Nov 16 / parterre box |
Philip Glass' modernist take on ancient Egypt is now at LA Opera |
| 13 Nov 16 / Laist |
Los Angeles Opera’s ‘Akhnaten’ basks in regal glory |
| 13 Nov 16 / LA Daily News |
Glass’ Akhnaten triumphs in new L.A. Opera production |
| 9 Nov 16 / San Francisco Classical Voice |
A hypnotic and hyperbolic Akhnaten |
| 8 Nov 16 / Seen and Heard |
Akhnaten as you've never seen him: How L.A. Opera delivers Philip Glass' Egyptian Pharaoh tale |
| 7 Nov 16 / Los Angeles Times |
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Why are there jugglers in an Egyptian-themed opera?
How the aerial magic of 'Akhnaten' came to be.
How the aerial magic of 'Akhnaten' came to be.
The falsetto pharoah
The story behind the powerfully high voice in L.A. Opera's 'Akhnaten'.
The story behind the powerfully high voice in L.A. Opera's 'Akhnaten'.
Demonstrators protest at L.A. Opera
Ticket holders to L.A. Opera’s opening night of Glass’ “Akhnaten” were greeted by about 25 demonstrators who voiced their frustration over a white actor singing the title role of an Egyptian pharaoh.
Ticket holders to L.A. Opera’s opening night of Glass’ “Akhnaten” were greeted by about 25 demonstrators who voiced their frustration over a white actor singing the title role of an Egyptian pharaoh.
MacbethLos Angeles OperaNo. of reviews: 11 | |
LA Opera gave us a magnificent show that I hope draws many new enthusiasts to the opera house |
| 28 Oct 16 / Opera Today |
Placido Domingo still stuns with ‘Macbeth’ |
| 3 Oct 16 / Pasadena Star-News |
Le Macbeth de Plácido Domingo à Los Angeles |
| 29 Sep 16 / ResMusica |
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Intricate and whimsical with powerful music |
| 28 Sep 16 / Daily Bruin |
Nightmares and dark dreams inspired this Game of Thrones-esque take on Macbeth |
| 27 Sep 16 / LA Weekly |
'Macbeth' to the death |
| 27 Sep 16 / LA Observed |
A night to revel in the glory and gore of Macbeth with Domingo and Semenchuk |
| 26 Sep 16 / Seen and Heard |
L.A. Opera's 'MacBeth' could be more with less |
| 24 Sep 16 / Orange County Register |
‘Macbeth’ starring Placido Domingo |
| 22 Sep 16 / Variety |
Los Angeles Opera’s game of thrones: All hail the Macbeths! |
| 20 Sep 16 / LA Daily News |
Plácido Domingo's sound and fury in L.A. Opera's 'Macbeth' |
| 19 Sep 16 / Los Angeles Times |
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Plácido Domingo on playing Macbeth in L.A. Opera's season opener
Domingo will sing the role for Los Angeles Opera in a new production directed by Tony Award-winner Darko Tresnjak.
Domingo will sing the role for Los Angeles Opera in a new production directed by Tony Award-winner Darko Tresnjak.
Anatomy TheaterLos Angeles OperaNo. of reviews: 4 | |
A most unusual new opera |
| 28 Jun 16 / Opera Today |
Public dissections, transactional relationships and loveless marriage |
| 21 Jun 16 / Wall Street Journal |
But the abiding presence in all of this was Sarah Osborne, sung by Peabody Southwell |
| 21 Jun 16 / Opera News |
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David Lang's remarkable opera 'anatomy theater' asks hard questions about the nature of evil |
| 20 Jun 16 / Los Angeles Times |
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Anatomy Theater's world debut: the goriest opera ever?
New opera from composer David Lang and artist Mark Dion is set in the days of public autopsies – with a powerfully relevant message.
New opera from composer David Lang and artist Mark Dion is set in the days of public autopsies – with a powerfully relevant message.
La bohèmeLos Angeles OperaNo. of reviews: 9 | |
Gustavo and Plácido trade |
| 28 Jun 16 / LA Observed |
Booed in Vienna, Dudamel makes revelatory L.A. Opera debut to frenzied cheers |
| 13 Jun 16 / Los Angeles Times |
A truly fine performance of Puccini’s score |
| 31 May 16 / Opera Today |
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Classic opera "La Bohème" lights up audiences at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion |
| 28 May 16 / The Examiner |
Once again, it's 'La Bohème' at L.A. Opera |
| 24 May 16 / Orange County Register |
LA Opera embraces the return of a longtime friend, ‘La Boheme’ |
| 18 May 16 / LA Daily News |
Snow business |
| 18 May 16 / parterre box |
A lush and satisfying La bohème at Los Angeles Opera |
| 17 May 16 / Seen and Heard |
L.A. Opera delivers some Parisian déjà vu in 'La Bohème' |
| 16 May 16 / Los Angeles Times |
Madama ButterflyLos Angeles OperaNo. of reviews: 7 | |
Top-notch singers allow Puccini’s ‘Butterfly’ to soar at LA Opera |
| 26 Mar 16 / Frontiers |
LA Opera presents a vivid and dramatic Madama Butterfly |
| 23 Mar 16 / Daily Trojan |
L.A. Opera's 'Butterfly' effect |
| 22 Mar 16 / LA Daily News |
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James Conlon played Butterfly's "Japonaiserie" with clarity and lyrical beauty |
| 19 Mar 16 / Opera Today |
A new and improved 'Madame Butterfly' lands on the LA Opera stage |
| 17 Mar 16 / Laist |
A riveting Madame Butterfly at LA Opera |
| 15 Mar 16 / Seen and Heard |
As for Los Angeles Opera's 'Madame Butterfly,' go for the music |
| 15 Mar 16 / Los Angeles Times |
Die ZauberflöteLos Angeles OperaNo. of reviews: 7 | |
Fascinating Magic Flute in Los Angeles |
| 1 Mar 16 / Opera Today |
Out there in the dark |
| 19 Feb 16 / parterre box |
L.A. Opera again casts an enchanting spell with its silent-movie-styled ' Magic Flute' |
| 19 Feb 16 / Los Angeles Times |
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L.A. Opera’s version of Mozart’s ‘Magic Flute’ remains magical |
| 18 Feb 16 / LA Daily News |
LA Opera attracts students with fresh interpretations |
| 17 Feb 16 / Daily Trojan |
The Magic Flute is opera for people who don't usually see opera |
| 17 Feb 16 / LA Weekly |
Live action and animation entertain in a 1920s version of The Magic Flute |
| 16 Feb 16 / Seen and Heard |
NormaLos Angeles OperaNo. of reviews: 10 | |
Norma en la Ópera de Los Ángeles |
| 20 Jan 16 / Opera World (Spanish) |
LA Opera's 'Norma' is a musical triumph for the ears — if not the eyes |
| 10 Dec 15 / KPCC |
Climbing her own Mt. Everest |
| 7 Dec 15 / ConcertoNet (English) |
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‘Norma’ delights with superlative vocal efforts, insightful staging |
| 28 Nov 15 / CNY Café Momus |
Starry Bel Canto voices carry the new 'Norma' at LA Opera |
| 28 Nov 15 / Laist |
Angela Meade offers a textbook example of how to handle every nuance of Bellini's exquisite melodic writing |
| 25 Nov 15 / Los Angeles Times |
L.A. Opera’s ‘Norma’ is a masterpiece — to be heard |
| 24 Nov 15 / LA Daily News |
Worth the price of admission: Angela Meade shines in LA Opera's Norma |
| 24 Nov 15 / Bachtrack |
A Norma of stirring beauty |
| 24 Nov 15 / Seen and Heard |
Los Angeles Opera revives Bellini's 'Norma' |
| 23 Nov 15 / Orange County Register |
Moby-DickLos Angeles OperaNo. of reviews: 10 | |
LA Opera’s ‘Moby-Dick’ animates Melville’s epic with stunning stagecraft |
| 24 Nov 15 / Frontiers |
The heart of the sea: Jake Heggie's masterful Moby-Dick at LA Opera |
| 11 Nov 15 / Bachtrack |
Moby-Dick surfaces in the City of Angels |
| 6 Nov 15 / Opera Today |
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LA Opera's 'Moby-Dick' is a powerful and tempestuous production |
| 6 Nov 15 / Laist |
Expansive yet intimate |
| 3 Nov 15 / Seen and Heard |
Los Angeles Opera’s ‘Moby-Dick’ is less than a whale of a show |
| 3 Nov 15 / LA Daily News |
Melville’s masterpiece gets an operatic treatment |
| 3 Nov 15 / People's World |
With L.A. Opera's 'Moby-Dick,' call it a success |
| 3 Nov 15 / Los Angeles Times |
Los Angeles Opera dives into 'Moby-Dick' |
| 3 Nov 15 / Orange County Register |
A fine work, but could it have been a little more dynamic |
| 3 Nov 15 / Easy Reader News |
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News & Articles
| 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 |
| The show must go on |
How L.A. Opera is pushing ahead as illness strikes cast. |
| 31 Mar 2017 / Los Angeles Times |
| L.A. Opera wins two Grammys for 'Ghosts of Versailles' |
When Los Angeles Opera took its curtain call Sunday at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, the usual applause grew to a roar at the appearance onstage of two shiny guests stars: Grammy Awards. |
| 13 Feb 2017 / Los Angeles Times |
| Conductor James Conlon on L.A. Opera's Grammy nominations |
... and why the odds are stacked against them. |
| 10 Feb 2017 / Los Angeles Times |
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