(Credit: Fay Fox) Los Angeles Opera is set to present the world premiere of Joel Thompson’s “Fire and Blue Sky” on June 6, 2024. The showcase will feature Russell Thomas and Deborah Nansteel as the featured soloists for the new song cycle that is written by librettist Imani Tolliver. The work was created for Thomas who is the LA Opera’s {…}

(Credit: Fay Fox) Tenor Russell Thomas will perform a recital on Feb. 25, 2023 at the Los Angeles Opera’s Zipper Concert Hall. Thomas, who is also the company’s Artist-in-Residence, will present a program of new music created by three Black composers. The works include “Love and Light” by Jasmine Barnes, based on text by Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton; Damien Geter’s “Annunciation” {…}