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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 |
Gordon Getty’s Scare Pair delivers shivers and laughs at Broad Stage |
| 28 Jun 18 / LA Weekly |
Two Gordon Getty operas get the Masterpiece Theatre treatment |
| 28 Jun 18 / Bachtrack |
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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 |
Gordon Getty’s Scare Pair delivers shivers and laughs at Broad Stage |
| 28 Jun 18 / LA Weekly |
Two Gordon Getty operas get the Masterpiece Theatre treatment |
| 28 Jun 18 / Bachtrack |
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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 | |
Joffrey does double duty downtown |
| 23 Mar 18 / LA Observed |
‘Orpheus and Eurydice’ beautifully blends two art forms |
| 23 Mar 18 / Daily Trojan |
Ravishing and wondrous |
| 14 Mar 18 / Opera West |
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Deep desires |
| 14 Mar 18 / San Francisco Classical Voice |
Lots of Gluck |
| 14 Mar 18 / Bachtrack |
A relatively elaborate fantasy |
| 14 Mar 18 / LA Weekly |
Dancing with the spirits at LA Opera |
| 13 Mar 18 / Seen and Heard |
Joffrey Ballet dazzles in L.A. Opera's 'Orpheus and Eurydice' |
| 13 Mar 18 / Los Angeles Times |
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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Stunning Candide from LA Opera |
| 31 Jan 18 / Bachtrack |
LA Opera’s ‘Candide’ is hilarious, yet heartfelt |
| 31 Jan 18 / Daily Trojan |
Kelsey Grammer makes his L.A. Opera debut |
| 30 Jan 18 / The Hollywood Reporter |
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 |
Cock-eyed optimists |
| 29 Jan 18 / ConcertoNet (English) |
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 |
Los Angeles Opera’s Beautifully Sung “Pearl Fishers” |
| 21 Oct 17 / Opera Warhorses |
Inspiration from the sea |
| 21 Oct 17 / ConcertoNet (English) |
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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 |
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: 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 |
Blistering Carmen? |
| 16 Sep 17 / ConcertoNet (English) |
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Think you know ‘Carmen’? Think again, as LA Opera stages an eye- and ear-opening experience |
| 16 Sep 17 / LA Daily News |
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 |
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 |
Grigolo, Damrau, and Park bring Hoffmann’s tales vividly to life |
| 28 Mar 17 / Seen and Heard |
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 |
Akhnaten offers L A operagoers both ear and eye candy |
| 18 Nov 16 / Opera Today |
Glass’ Akhnaten reaches LA Opera in full splendor |
| 18 Nov 16 / Classical Voice North America |
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Something Aten! |
| 16 Nov 16 / parterre box |
Los Angeles Opera’s ‘Akhnaten’ basks in regal glory |
| 13 Nov 16 / LA Daily News |
Philip Glass' modernist take on ancient Egypt is now at LA Opera |
| 13 Nov 16 / Laist |
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 |
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| 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 |
| The show must go on |
How L.A. Opera is pushing ahead as illness strikes cast. |
| 31 Mar 2017 / Los Angeles Times |
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