Ryan Speedo Green & Amanda Forsythe Star in The Wallis’ 2025-26 Season

The Wallis has announced its 2025-26 season. This article only features opera-related performances. The world premiere of Sarah Kirkland Snider’s “Hildegard” marks LA Opera’s 17th innovative collaboration with Beth Morrison Projects. Elkhanah Pulitzer directs. Performance Dates: November 5 – 9, 2025 The second installment of LA Opera and The Wallis recital series showcases bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green with pianist Adam {…}

Apr 11, 2025

Obituary: LA Opera Concertmaster Roberto Cani Dies at 57

LA Opera has announced the death of Roberto Cani at the age of 57. In a statement, the company said, “We are heartbroken to share that Roberto Cani has sadly passed away. His tenure as LA Opera’s Stuart Canin Concertmaster began in 2011. Renowned on stages around the world, Roberto was a singular talent, invaluable leader, and incredible colleague. His {…}

Apr 1, 2025

LA Opera to Perform ‘Ainadamar’ with Ana María Martínez & Daniela Mack

The LA Opera is set to present the company premiere of Golijov’s “Ainadamar.” The opera will be presented from April 26 through May 18 and will be led by Resident Conductor Lina González-Granados. Deborah Colker’s acclaimed production will be showcased. When the production was shown at the Detroit Opera and Metropolitan Opera, OperaWire said it was a “Special Experience” and {…}

Mar 11, 2025

LA Opera Announces 2025 Eva and Marc Stern Artist Award Winners

LA Opera has announced the 2025 recipients of the Eva and Marc Stern Artist Award. This year’s winners were tenor Anthony León and soprano Erica Petrocelli, two singers who are distinguished alumni of the company’s Domingo-Colburn-Stein Young Artist Program and both are performing leading roles in the company’s current production of Mozart’s “Così fan tutte.” The Stern Artist Award was {…}

Feb 21, 2025

Angel Blue to Return to LA Opera for Special Concert

Angel Blue is set to return to LA Opera on March 15, 2025 for a concert entitled “Coming Home: Angel Blue in Concert.” The soprano will perform at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion alongside Resident Conductor Lina González-Granados. Blue launched her career with LAO’s young artist program and returned to LA in 2022 for “Tosca.” The soprano will be joined by {…}

Feb 12, 2025

LA Opera Cancels World Premiere Production for Second Straight Season

(Credit: Marylene Mey) The LA Opera has announced that it has dropped the world premiere of Missy Mazzoli’s “Lincoln in the Bardo.” The opera, which was supposed to be included in the 20-25-26 season for a February 2026 world premiere, will no longer be shown due to budget cuts. In a statement, LA Opera president Christopher Koelsch said, “With rising {…}

Feb 11, 2025

Janai Brugger, Juan Diego Flórez, Nadine Sierra, Gabriella Reyes, John Holiday Lead LA Opera’s 2025-26 Season

LA Opera has announced its 2025-26 season. Here is a look at the program. Opera Gabriella Reyes and Duke Kim star in the company premiere of Leonard Bernstein’s “West Side Story.” James Conlon conducts the production by Francesca Zambello. Performance Dates: Sept. 20-Oct. 8, 2025 Puccini’s “La Bohème” will return Janai Brugger, Oreste Cosimo, Erica Petrocelli, Gihoon Kim, Emmett O’Hanlon, and {…}

Dec 11, 2024

LA Opera & Beth Morrison Projects Give West Coast Premiere of Mary Kouyoumdjian’s ‘Adoration’

(Photo Credit: Maria Baranova) Armenian-American composer and documentarian Mary Kouyoumdjian’s opera, “Adoration,” is set to makes its west coast premiere in a co-presentation by LA Opera and Beth Morrison Projects. Kouyoumdjian was awarded an OPERA America commissioning grant to create an opera adaptation of Armenian filmmaker Atom Egoyan’s “Adoration.” Written in collaboration with librettist Royce Vavrek, the operatic version touches {…}

Oct 25, 2024

Q & A: Kitty McNamee on Her Directorial Debut at the LA Opera

This week the LA Opera is set to revive a production of “Roméo et Juliette.” The production was first created in 2005 and has not been performed since 2011. Now as the company prepares for the revival, famed choreographer Kitty McNamee will be making her directorial debut reviving the production. McNamee choreographed the production when it was first premiered and {…}

Aug 27, 2024

Downtown L.A.’s Premier Arts & Cultural Institutions & Grand Ave Arts Present Free Arts Festival

Grand Ave Arts and Downtown Los Angeles join forces to present the free “All Access” festival. One of L.A.’s longest-running, free festival invites ‘Angelenos’ of all ages to explore the one-mile stretch as it hosts some of the region’s most iconic cultural institutions. This one-day event sees a diverse array of performances, workshops, and arts activities. Participating organizations includes LA {…}

Jun 28, 2024

The Ebell of Los Angeles Announces 2024-25 Season

(Photo credit: Boone Studios) The Ebell of Los Angeles, a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring women and building community through arts, culture, and education has announced its 2024-25 season. For the purposes of this article, only opera-related events are included. The new season and series kick off with the annual community open house, featuring The Ebell’s own volunteer Chorale, among {…}

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