James Conlon To Conduct BILLY BUDD and LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR, 2/22

On February 22, our year-long Britten 100/LA celebration culminates with the opening of Billy Budd. This powerful tale of innocence and betrayal on the high seas based on Herman Melville's classic American novella features baritone Liam Bonner leading an all-male cast, including tenor Richard Croft as Captain Vere and bass Greer Grimsley making his LA Opera debut as Claggart, the master-at-arms maddened by Billy's goodness and beauty.

Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor, a darkly romantic tale of family honor, betrayal and madness, returns to Los Angeles for the first time in a decade on March 15. Russian coloratura soprano Albina Shagimuratova as Lucia, has been described by Opera News as "a phenomenon that must be heard to be believed." And Opera Newsalso notes tenor Saimir Pirgu, who returns as Lucia's secret lover, has a "youthful stage presence and eager phrasing which mark him out as a tenor to watch."

James Conlon conducts both of these highly anticipated productions, and for a limited time when you purchase both operas together we're offering a special discount.

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