LA Opera

The first-ever OperaFest LA begins tomorrow! Ranging from intimate stagings of Romantic masterpieces to contemporary work by today’s most innovative operamakers, OperaFest LA will showcase the best that Los Angeles’s artistic community has to offer with performances all over LA County. Be sure to check out our productions of "Turandot" and "Fire and Blue Sky," along with an incredible array of performances from our friends and collaborators across the country! https://lnkd.in/gp4RTeVR

Don't miss these two innovative operas from Synchromy and Mission Opera during next week's OperaFest LA! Embark on a surreal journey with Minute to Midnight – a comic opera unraveling the Cuban Missile Crisis and the three men who drove the world to the brink of nuclear annihilation. Mission Opera’s take on ‘The Merry Widow’, will take you on a trip down memory lane as you’re transported back to the glamorous 80’s and a world full of comedy, culture, and fabulous fashion! Check out the whole lineup at https://lnkd.in/gP6Qtz7s

OperaFest LA features "Songs and Dances of Imaginary Lands," produced by Overtone Industries, and "Ipsa Dixit," produced by Long Beach Opera. Join Overtone Industries for a presentation of selected lands from "Songs and Dances of Imaginary Lands," a “groundbreaking” (L.A. Times) opera written by 21 librettists and 11 composers. Long Beach Opera is thrilled to continue its collaboration with composer Kate Soper, presenting the West Coast staged premiere of her "philosophy opera," Ipsa Dixit—a 2017 Pulitzer Prize explores the relationship between music, thought and language. See the whole OperaFest LA lineup at https://bit.ly/3UOVNRj

Did you know this production of #LAOTurandot marks our third staging of artistic icon David Hockney's stunning set designs? With over 342 cast & crew members backstage and onstage, it's certainly no small feat, but it's worth the 30-year wait. Los Angeles Times spoke with LAO's VP of Artistic Planning Rupert Hemmings, Technical Director Jeff Kleeman, and Senior Design Manager Carolina Angulo about David Hockney's history with our company and the joys (and challenges) of mounting this Puccini masterwork. https://lnkd.in/eZnYcq95

We’re thrilled to be a part of the first-ever OperaFest LA ✨ From June 1-24, see 10 works from seven companies all across LA country, spanning the whole range of operatic expression. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gP6Qtz7s #OperaFestLA #opera #losangeles #MeetOpera

James Conlon announced today that the 2025/26 season will be his final season as music director, marking his 20th season in the role and LA Opera's 40th anniversary. In recognition of his tenure and impact on our company, James will be named a Conductor Laureate and return to LA Opera as a guest conductor. Speaking about his time at LA Opera, Mr. Conlon shares, "One of the greatest satisfactions has been working with the musicians of the LA Opera Orchestra. I am deeply grateful to them for their dedication, hard work and support." We are endlessly grateful for the artistry, knowledge, and joy James has brought to the company and the greater Los Angeles community in his 460+ performances to date. We will cherish the upcoming seasons with him as our music director and congratulate him on a tenure filled with immeasurably beautiful music, teaching, and advocacy. 📸 : Bonnie Perkinson

Want to play your part in bringing the magic of opera to Los Angeles? LA Opera is hiring for several roles in various departments, and all are united by our love for this community and art form. Take a look at the open positions below - if any of them sound like a good fit for you, click on the link 👇 and apply. Prospect Research Manager Artistic Operations Coordinator Finance & Operations Manager, Costume Department Program Coordinator, Connects Learning Programs Associate, Connects (part-time) https://lnkd.in/gjaEziPV