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NormaLos Angeles OperaNo. of reviews: 10 | |
L.A. Opera’s ‘Norma’ is a masterpiece — to be heard |
 24 Nov 15 / LA Daily News |
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 |
LA Opera's 'Moby-Dick' is a powerful and tempestuous production |
| 6 Nov 15 / Laist |
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Moby-Dick surfaces in the City of Angels |
| 6 Nov 15 / Opera Today |
Los Angeles Opera’s ‘Moby-Dick’ is less than a whale of a show |
| 3 Nov 15 / LA Daily News |
Los Angeles Opera dives into 'Moby-Dick' |
| 3 Nov 15 / Orange County Register |
Expansive yet intimate |
| 3 Nov 15 / Seen and Heard |
With L.A. Opera's 'Moby-Dick,' call it a success |
| 3 Nov 15 / Los Angeles Times |
A fine work, but could it have been a little more dynamic |
| 3 Nov 15 / Easy Reader News |
Melville’s masterpiece gets an operatic treatment |
| 3 Nov 15 / People's World |
Song from the UproarLos Angeles OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Sum of 'Uproar' opera less than parts |
| 10 Oct 15 / Orange County Register |
Mezzo-soprano Abigail Fischer overcomes all challenges in 'Song From the Uproar' |
| 10 Oct 15 / Los Angeles Times |
PagliacciLos Angeles OperaNo. of reviews: 12 | |
LA Opera began its thirtieth anniversary season with an odd coupling |
| 1 Oct 15 / Opera News |
Plácido Domingo Dominates L.A. Opera’s Double Bill Opener |
| 1 Oct 15 / Frontiers |
Move over, Fellini. Woody is here again |
| 29 Sep 15 / LA Observed |
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Love and greed in Italy |
| 26 Sep 15 / Seen and Heard |
Dolchstöße zum Jubiläum |
| 24 Sep 15 / Wiener Zeitung |
A passionate spectacle |
| 23 Sep 15 / LA Weekly |
LA Opera thrills audience with season premiere |
| 22 Sep 15 / Daily Trojan |
Los Angeles Opera at 30: Placido Domingo teams up with Woody Allen |
| 18 Sep 15 / Forbes |
Placido Domingo leaves his mark on exciting season opener |
| 16 Sep 15 / LA Daily News |
LA Opera goes Hollywood in season opening double bill starring Plácido Domingo |
| 16 Sep 15 / Bachtrack |
Plácido Domingo does double duty in L.A. Opera's season-opening double bill |
| 14 Sep 15 / Orange County Register |
L.A. Opera opens 30th season with Plácido Domingo staying busy |
| 14 Sep 15 / Los Angeles Times |
Gianni SchicchiLos Angeles OperaNo. of reviews: 12 | |
LA Opera began its thirtieth anniversary season with an odd coupling |
| 1 Oct 15 / Opera News |
Plácido Domingo dominates L.A. Opera’s double bill opener |
| 1 Oct 15 / Frontiers |
Move over, Fellini. Woody is here again |
| 29 Sep 15 / LA Observed |
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Love and greed in Italy |
| 26 Sep 15 / Seen and Heard |
Dolchstöße zum Jubiläum |
| 24 Sep 15 / Wiener Zeitung |
A passionate spectacle |
| 23 Sep 15 / LA Weekly |
LA Opera thrills audience with season premiere |
| 22 Sep 15 / Daily Trojan |
Los Angeles Opera at 30: Placido Domingo teams up with Woody Allen |
| 18 Sep 15 / Forbes |
Placido Domingo leaves his mark on exciting season opener |
| 16 Sep 15 / LA Daily News |
LA Opera goes Hollywood in season opening double bill starring Plácido Domingo |
| 16 Sep 15 / Bachtrack |
Plácido Domingo does double duty in L.A. Opera's season-opening double bill |
| 14 Sep 15 / Orange County Register |
L.A. Opera opens 30th season with Plácido Domingo staying busy |
| 14 Sep 15 / Los Angeles Times |
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L.A. Opera to simulcast season opener starring Placido Domingo
Los Angeles Opera will host a free simulcast of the first production of its 2015-16 season at Santa Monica Pier on Oct. 3.
Los Angeles Opera will host a free simulcast of the first production of its 2015-16 season at Santa Monica Pier on Oct. 3.
Dog DaysLos Angeles OperaNo. of reviews: 4 | |
The orchestral instruments seldom backed up the vocal line |
| 20 Jun 15 / Opera Today |
Operapocalypse Now! |
| 17 Jun 15 / San Francisco Classical Voice |
LA Opera, REDCAT’s first collaboration ‘Dog Days’ is dark |
| 17 Jun 15 / LA Daily News |
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L.A. Opera's 'Dog Days' goes out with a bang, not a whimper |
| 13 Jun 15 / Los Angeles Times |
Le nozze di FigaroLos Angeles OperaNo. of reviews: 7 | |
There can be no fill of Figaro |
| 5 Apr 15 / LA Observed |
One of the best reasons for attending opera in Los Angeles is the conducting of James Conlon |
| 31 Mar 15 / Opera Today |
Fireworks |
| 25 Mar 15 / parterre box |
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A by-the-book 'Marriage of Figaro' from Los Angeles Opera |
| 24 Mar 15 / Los Angeles Times |
A rich tapestry of voice and music in The Marriage of Figaro |
| 24 Mar 15 / Seen and Heard |
L.A. Opera did three shows about Figaro, and this one is the best |
| 24 Mar 15 / LA Weekly |
L.A. Opera’s ‘Figaro Unbound’ series reaches climax with superb ‘Marriage’ |
| 24 Mar 15 / LA Daily News |
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Pretty Yende
An opera star whose rise began with a fall.
An opera star whose rise began with a fall.
Il barbiere di SivigliaLos Angeles OperaNo. of reviews: 11 | |
A 'Barber of Seville' full of laughs and other high notes |
| 14 Mar 15 / Laist |
Rossini's super cuts |
| 11 Mar 15 / People's World |
L.A. Opera finds a new 'Barber' |
| 11 Mar 15 / LA Downtown News |
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Los Angeles Opera’s Barber of Seville was a treat for both eye and ear |
| 6 Mar 15 / Opera Today |
Figaro Unbound in a charming, witty Barber of Seville in Los Angeles |
| 5 Mar 15 / Bachtrack |
My name is Barbiere |
| 4 Mar 15 / parterre box |
LA Opera continues ‘Figaro Trilogy’ with ‘The Barber of Seville’ |
| 4 Mar 15 / Culture Spot LA |
An infectiously joyful Barber of Seville |
| 3 Mar 15 / Seen and Heard |
Figaro, Figaro, Fiiiigarooohhh: You'll recognize melodies in L.A. Opera's Barber of Seville |
| 3 Mar 15 / LA Weekly |
L.A. Opera’s ‘Barber of Seville’ has contradictory aspects |
| 3 Mar 15 / LA Daily News |
Singing best part of L.A. Opera's slapsticky 'Barber of Seville' |
| 2 Mar 15 / Los Angeles Times |
The Ghosts of VersaillesLos Angeles OperaNo. of reviews: 15 | |
Patricia Racette is the soul of Marie Antoinette, regal but vulnerable, yearning and passionate |
| 1 Mar 15 / LA Observed |
‘Ghosts’ of the guillotine reunite at Versailles |
| 28 Feb 15 / New York Times |
L.A. Opera’s ‘Ghosts of Versailles’ is both haunting and hilarious |
| 28 Feb 15 / Frontiers |
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Opera, hauntingly majestic |
| 19 Feb 15 / Easy Reader News |
Head games at L.A. Opera |
| 18 Feb 15 / LA Downtown News |
Ghosts is a truly enthralling opera that deserves to be seen and heard more often |
| 16 Feb 15 / Opera Today |
Deconstructing Figaro: LA Opera brings 'Ghosts of Versailles' to the West Coast |
| 12 Feb 15 / Laist |
Los Angeles Opera breathes new life into John Corigliano’s ‘The Ghosts of Versailles’ |
| 11 Feb 15 / LA Daily News |
LA Opera's stunning Ghost of Versailles tries to put Marie Antoinette's head back on (Go!) |
| 11 Feb 15 / LA Weekly |
Ghosts of Versailles back from the dead |
| 11 Feb 15 / San Francisco Classical Voice |
Drop dead diva |
| 11 Feb 15 / parterre box |
'Ghosts of Versailles' debuts at L.A. Opera |
| 10 Feb 15 / Orange County Register |
The guillotine haunts The Ghosts of Versailles |
| 10 Feb 15 / Seen and Heard |
The Ghosts of Versailles a triumph at LA Opera |
| 10 Feb 15 / Bachtrack |
Opera 'Ghosts of Versailles' may live forever |
| 9 Feb 15 / Los Angeles Times |
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Patti LuPone on her L.A. Opera role
Performing the role of Samira in John Corigliano’s opera “The Ghosts of Versailles” is the hardest thing she’s ever done, Broadway star Patti LuPone said.
Performing the role of Samira in John Corigliano’s opera “The Ghosts of Versailles” is the hardest thing she’s ever done, Broadway star Patti LuPone said.
Patti LuPone takes the stage in rare opera performance
For just about nine minutes the Pasha’s favorite Egyptian singer, Samira, takes the stage in The Ghosts of Versailles and vamps and camps it up in a show-stopping cameo.
For just about nine minutes the Pasha’s favorite Egyptian singer, Samira, takes the stage in The Ghosts of Versailles and vamps and camps it up in a show-stopping cameo.
L.A. Opera goes for the epic with 'The Ghosts of Versailles'
In a large workshop at CBS Television City on the edge of Hollywood, the palace of Versailles was slowly taking shape.
In a large workshop at CBS Television City on the edge of Hollywood, the palace of Versailles was slowly taking shape.
Florencia en el AmazonasLos Angeles OperaNo. of reviews: 9 | |
'Charmingly strange' Spanish-language 'Florencias en el Amazonas' at LA Opera |
| 14 Dec 14 / Laist |
Tropical treat |
| 28 Nov 14 / Easy Reader News |
L.A. Opera lovingly revives Cátan’s journey on the Amazon |
| 27 Nov 14 / Frontiers |
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In L.A. Opera's Florencia en el Amazonas, a boat ride leads to a secret concert |
| 26 Nov 14 / LA Weekly |
Daniel’s Catán’s opera steams down the Amazon |
| 25 Nov 14 / Seen and Heard |
'Florencia en el Amazonas' a culture clash solved by orchestra |
| 25 Nov 14 / Los Angeles Times |
'Florencia' makes undemanding return to L.A. Opera |
| 25 Nov 14 / Orange County Register |
L.A. Opera pays tribute to Daniel Catan with lush ‘Florencia en al Amazonas’ |
| 25 Nov 14 / LA Daily News |
L.A. Opera revives Florencia en el Amazonas |
| 25 Nov 14 / San Francisco Classical Voice |
Duke Bluebeard's CastleLos Angeles OperaNo. of reviews: 9 | |
Trouble in paradise |
| 15 Nov 14 / Easy Reader News |
Dido and Bluebeard! Bedfellows at last |
| 14 Nov 14 / ConcertoNet (English) |
L.A. Opera’s dark double bill |
| 12 Nov 14 / Frontiers |
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L.A. Opera's daring double bill frustrates |
| 8 Nov 14 / Orange County Register |
L.A. Opera goes cutting edge in double bill of Purcell, Bartók |
| 28 Oct 14 / Los Angeles Times |
LA Opera debuts re-imagined one-act productions of Dido & Aeneas, Bluebeard’s Castle |
| 28 Oct 14 / Rabbits Black |
Rare Dido and Bluebeard double bill an odd dichotomy |
| 28 Oct 14 / Bachtrack |
Doomed love in Dido and Aeneas and Bluebeard’s Castle |
| 28 Oct 14 / Seen and Heard |
L.A. Opera pushes the envelope in ‘Dido’ and ‘Bluebeard’ |
| 28 Oct 14 / LA Daily News |
Dido and AeneasLos Angeles OperaNo. of reviews: 8 | |
Trouble in paradise |
| 15 Nov 14 / Easy Reader News |
Dido and Bluebeard! Bedfellows at last |
| 14 Nov 14 / ConcertoNet (English) |
L.A. Opera's daring double bill frustrates |
| 8 Nov 14 / Orange County Register |
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L.A. Opera goes cutting edge in double bill of Purcell, Bartók |
| 28 Oct 14 / Los Angeles Times |
LA Opera debuts re-imagined one-act productions of Dido & Aeneas, Bluebeard’s Castle |
| 28 Oct 14 / Rabbits Black |
Rare Dido and Bluebeard double bill an odd dichotomy |
| 28 Oct 14 / Bachtrack |
Doomed love in Dido and Aeneas and Bluebeard’s Castle |
| 28 Oct 14 / Seen and Heard |
L.A. Opera pushes the envelope in ‘Dido’ and ‘Bluebeard’ |
| 28 Oct 14 / LA Daily News |
La TraviataLos Angeles OperaNo. of reviews: 7 | |
L.A. Opera’s La Traviata looks like a ’70s Disco, but it's got great performances |
| 24 Sep 14 / LA Weekly |
A telling "Traviata" opens LA Opera season |
| 22 Sep 14 / LA Observed |
LA Opera's Traviata sparkles, but doesn't quite shine |
| 17 Sep 14 / Bachtrack |
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L.A. Opera opens season with flat, clumsy 'La Traviata' |
| 16 Sep 14 / Los Angeles Times |
L.A. Opera starts season with a 'Traviata' decked out in Art Deco |
| 16 Sep 14 / Orange County Register |
L.A. Opera’s Roaring ’20s ‘La Traviata’ more flat than fizzy |
| 16 Sep 14 / LA Daily News |
This “Traviata” is memorable and fulfilling and worthy of the standing ovation it received |
| 16 Sep 14 / Opera Theater Ink |
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LA Opera to host screening of 'La Traviata' at Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica Pier will be transformed into an outdoor opera house for one evening in September when Los Angeles Opera hosts a free, high-definition screening of "La Traviata."
Santa Monica Pier will be transformed into an outdoor opera house for one evening in September when Los Angeles Opera hosts a free, high-definition screening of "La Traviata."
L.A. Opera adds 'Traviata' performance with Placido Domingo
Los Angeles Opera is adding an additional performance of its upcoming revival staging of "La Traviata," which stars Domingo and soprano Nino Machaidze, because of "exceptional ticket demand."
Los Angeles Opera is adding an additional performance of its upcoming revival staging of "La Traviata," which stars Domingo and soprano Nino Machaidze, because of "exceptional ticket demand."
ThaïsLos Angeles OperaNo. of reviews: 10 | |
Thaïs vestida |
| 26 Jun 14 / L'Ape musicale |
Thaïs nuda (concert performance) |
| 12 Jun 14 / L'Ape musicale |
Opera showdown: Cosi fan tutte, Thais and A Streetcar Named Desire in Los Angeles |
| 10 Jun 14 / LA Observed |
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Thaïs without libido |
| 5 Jun 14 / ConcertoNet (English) |
Domingo captures the torments of Athanaël in a sumptuous Thaïs |
| 31 May 14 / Seen and Heard |
Thaïs à Los Angeles pour Domingo et Fournillier |
| 28 May 14 / ResMusica |
Jules Massenet's rarely shown 'Thais' arrives to L.A. Opera |
| 24 May 14 / The Hollywood Reporter |
This “Thaïs” is a production to be seen, remembered, savored, and revived |
| 24 May 14 / Opera Theater Ink |
L.A. Opera's 'Thaïs' a voluptuous, lavishly detailed seduction |
| 20 May 14 / Los Angeles Times |
L.A. Opera’s ‘Thais’ driven by lust, redemption and dreams |
| 20 May 14 / Pasadena Star-News |
A Streetcar Named DesireLos Angeles OperaNo. of reviews: 6 | |
Opera showdown: Cosi fan tutte, Thais and A Streetcar Named Desire in Los Angeles |
| 10 Jun 14 / LA Observed |
Renée Fleming was magnificent in ‘A Streetcar Named Desire,’
but the play put to music raises doubts. |
| 28 May 14 / Opera Theater Ink |
Rapturous response to André Previn's 'Streetcar Named Desire' |
| 21 May 14 / Los Angeles Times |
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Lust and longing in Andre Previn’s opera, A Streetcar Named Desire |
| 21 May 14 / Seen and Heard |
Renee Fleming creates a Blanche DuBois to remember |
| 21 May 14 / Pasadena Star-News |
A Streetcar Named Desire remains a durable classic |
| 20 May 14 / The Hollywood Reporter |
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Evan Rogister to conduct LA Opera's A Streetcar Named Desire
Evan Rogister will conduct LA Opera's upcoming performances of André Previn's A Streetcar Named Desire, replacing Patrick Summers, who has been withdrawn from the production due to a back injury.
Evan Rogister will conduct LA Opera's upcoming performances of André Previn's A Streetcar Named Desire, replacing Patrick Summers, who has been withdrawn from the production due to a back injury.
Renée Fleming to bring 'A Streetcar Named Desire' to L.A. Opera
Renée Fleming will return to Los Angeles Opera later this season in a production of André Previn's "A Streetcar Named Desire."
Renée Fleming will return to Los Angeles Opera later this season in a production of André Previn's "A Streetcar Named Desire."
Lucia di LammermoorLos Angeles OperaNo. of reviews: 6 | |
'Lucia di Lammermoor' hits the boards again |
| 1 Apr 14 / LA Observed |
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Interview with Saimir Pirgu
Albanian tenor Saimir Pirgu shot to stardom at the age of just twenty-one. His resplendent lyric tenor combined with his dashing looks make him one of the most appealing young artists today.
Albanian tenor Saimir Pirgu shot to stardom at the age of just twenty-one. His resplendent lyric tenor combined with his dashing looks make him one of the most appealing young artists today.
Albina Shagimuratova-opera is a special kind of love and madness
Coloratura soprano Albina Shagimuratova, performing 'Lucia di Lammermoor' at the L.A. Opera, talks about a most demanding -- and 'beautiful' - role.
Coloratura soprano Albina Shagimuratova, performing 'Lucia di Lammermoor' at the L.A. Opera, talks about a most demanding -- and 'beautiful' - role.
Los Angeles Opera debuts rare glass harmonica for 'Lucia'
Who knew the sound of insanity could be so beautiful?
Who knew the sound of insanity could be so beautiful?
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News & Articles
| James Conlon to step down as L.A. Opera music director |
James Conlon to step down as L.A. Opera music director in 2026, a transformative year for city’s classical music. |
| 14 Mar 2024 / Los Angeles Times |
| LA Opera releases apology |
The LA Opera has released an apology following a post that was intended to celebrate International Women’s Day but led to anger and frustration. |
| 9 Mar 2024 / OperaWire |
| LA Opera announces its 2024/25 season |
LA Opera 2024/25 season to include Romeo and Juliet, concerts from Kelli O'Hara and Kristin Chenoweth, and more. |
| 4 Feb 2024 / Broadway World |
| LA Opera announces details of 2022/23 season |
The company will return to pre-pandemic levels with six mainstage productions-four of which will be new to Los Angeles-along with three concerts presented at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. |
| 8 Feb 2022 / Broadway World |
| Renée Fleming joins LA Opera as advisor for special projects |
The superstar soprano will perform with the company each year for the next three seasons. |
| 8 Oct 2021 / Broadway World |
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