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Classical Californians: James Conlon

Classical Californians: James Conlon

This week's Classical Californian is James Conlon, Music Director of LA Opera

02/28/2024
Renée Fleming on LA Opera’s New Musical/Opera Crossover

Renée Fleming on LA Opera’s New Musical/Opera Crossover

LA Opera presents "The Light in the Piazza" starring Renée Fleming, Dove Cameron, and others. The musical explores a family vacation that takes an unexpected turn. Runs Oct 12-20.

10/03/2019
The XYZ’s of Opera: Handel’s “Xerxes”

The XYZ’s of Opera: Handel’s “Xerxes”

Explore the world of opera with the KUSC Guide, focusing on Handel's Xerxes. Learn about its history, unique characteristics, and its resurgence in popularity.

07/28/2019
Previewing Ellen Reid’s Pulitzer Prize-Winning Opera

Previewing Ellen Reid’s Pulitzer Prize-Winning Opera

Celebrating Ellen Reid's Pulitzer Prize win, this article revisits her opera, p r i s m. The opera, dealing with trauma and memory, premiered in LA in 2018, marking Reid's significant achievement in the arts.

04/16/2019
Los Angeles Opera Unveils a Richly Varied 2019-2020 Season

Los Angeles Opera Unveils a Richly Varied 2019-2020 Season

The upcoming LA Opera season features works spanning 250 years, from Handel's Rodelinda to a modern retelling of Eurydice. Highlights include Mozart masterworks, a debut by Placido Domingo, and more.

04/01/2019

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