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The latest news on performances of Opera in Los Angeles.

THE LIBRARY OF MAPS: AN OPERA IN MANY PARTS to be Presented at Long Beach Opera
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 08, 2025

Long Beach Opera will present The Library of Maps: An Opera in Many Parts—Pauline Oliveros’ uniquely experimental opera devised in collaboration with poet and librettist, Moira Roth....

Tod Machover's SCHOENBERG IN HOLLYWOOD To Have West Coast Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - March 27, 2025

The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music and The Lowell Milken Center for Music of American Jewish Experience will present the West Coast Premiere of Composer Tod Machover's SCHOENBERG IN HOLLYWOOD....

International Voice Competition Boris Martinovich Announces 2025 Competition
by A.A. Cristi - March 06, 2025

The International Voice Competition Boris Martinovich is pleased to announce the opening of its application period for the 2025 competition. This pioneering online vocal competition welcomes singers of all ages and skill levels, offering a unique platform to showcase talent and advance careers. ...

Rarely-Performed Strauss Opera DAPHNE To Have LA Premiere From Independent Opera Company
by A.A. Cristi - February 25, 2025

Independent Opera Company will continue its 2024-2025 season with 'Daphne,' a rarely- performed opera by German composer Richard Strauss. IOC's presentation of 'Daphne' will be the Los Angeles premiere of this exceptional work....

Music Director James Conlon To Depart LA Opera After 20 Years; 40th Anniversary Season Lineup Announced
by A.A. Cristi - February 11, 2025

LA Opera has announced details for the company's 40th anniversary season, which will launch on September 20, 2025. In his 20th season with the company—his final season as Music Director before becoming Conductor Laureate—James Conlon will conduct three of the five mainstage productions, with other m...

The Ridgecrest Chamber Music Society to Present DOLCE ARMONIA
by Blair Ingenthron - February 01, 2025

The Ridgecrest Chamber Music Society will present Dolce Armonia, an evening of beloved operatic and classical masterpieces, led by baritone David Hodgson this month in Ridgecrest....

Long Beach Opera Presents Pauline Oliveros' EL RELICARIO DE LOS ANIMALES
by A.A. Cristi - January 31, 2025

Long Beach Opera will present two landmark performances of a new production of Pauline Oliveros' El Relicario de Los Animales, February 15th & 16th at the historic indoor-outdoor Heritage Square Museum in Los Angeles. ...

Opera Grand Rapids & Colvin Theatrical FILM STINNEY: An American Execution Opera
by A.A. Cristi - January 15, 2025

Blackmagic Design has announced Opera Grand Rapids and Colvin Theatrical used Blackmagic Design cameras, switchers and DaVinci Resolve for editing and grading the cinematic opera film Stinney: An American Execution....

Long Beach Opera Announces 2025 Season Of Works By Pauline Oliveros
by A.A. Cristi - November 15, 2024

Long Beach Opera announced its 2025 season featuring works by Pauline Oliveros, highlighting site-specific performances. Discover how these innovative productions will transform traditional opera experiences....

LA Opera to Revive Gounod's ROMEO AND JULIET Directed by Kitty McNamee
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 23, 2024

LA Opera will present the revival of Gounod's ROMEO AND JULIET, marking Kitty McNamee's directorial debut. McNamee will also choreograph, promising a fresh take on the classic. Learn how to purchase tickets. ...

SANCTA SUSANNA To Have West Coast Premiere At Heritage Square Museum
by A.A. Cristi - October 07, 2024

Source/Filter Music Collective has announced the West Coast premiere of SANCTA SUSANNA, a horror opera by Paul Hindemith, at Heritage Square Museum on October 24-25. Learn more about the show including who is in the cast and how to get tickets. ...

Long Beach Opera Recieves 1.2 Million Grant From Perenchio Foundation
by A.A. Cristi - September 24, 2024

Long Beach Opera has been chosen as a recipient of an unrestricted General Operating Support Grant from the Perenchio Foundation....

West Coast Premiere of Hindemith's SANCTA SUSANNA to be Presented At Heritage Square Museum
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 18, 2024

Source/Filter Music Collective will present the West Coast premiere of Paul Hindemith's Sancta Susanna, an immersive horror opera. Learn more about the site-specific horror opera production and how to purchase tickets....

City of West Hollywood Presents Free Theatre in the Parks: Pacific Opera Project's CINDERELLA STORY
by A.A. Cristi - September 05, 2024

The City of West Hollywood has announced Free Theatre in the Parks with Pacific Opera Project's mashup opera of Jules Massenet and Gioacchino Rossini’s CINDERELLA....

Guild Opera Co. To Present TOSCA And More for 75th Anniversary Celebration
by A.A. Cristi - September 04, 2024

Guild Opera Company will celebrate its 75th anniversary with the first act of Puccini’s TOSCA and the spoof MEANWHILE BACK AT MARIO’S on September 7th at Salem Lutheran Church....




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