LA Opera’s new ‘Carmen’ is an Artistic and Musical Triumph
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Chaieb gave a performance untouched by any hint of routine, quick in reaction to each turn of the action around her. She also looks great…
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Hollywood Bowl 2026 Summer Highlights
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Classical highlights of the 2026 Hollywood Bowl include pianists Mao Fujita, Angela Hewitt, L.A.-based circus Troupe Vertigo, National Symphony Orchestra, Dudamel, John Williams, movie Amadeus
Read MoreLA Opera’s Third ‘Flute’ Is Still Magical and Fun
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Sydney Mancasola gave the finest singing of the evening as Pamina…Her effortless, crystalline voice and clear, pellucid tone carried the words in the most musical and expressive way.
Read MoreStar-Studded LA Phil ‘Valkyries’ Is a Thrill Ride
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Gustavo Dudamel, the LA Phil’s departing Music Director, conducted his final opera in a hall designed by the late architect Frank Gehry (who also designed the opera’s sets.)
Read MoreLA Opera Gala Concert, a Farewell and a Milestone
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Each half of the concert began with a video of Mr. Conlon’s career overview and congratulatory messages from his colleagues (including, surprisingly, Placido Domingo!)
Read MoreMaster Chorale’s Sunday Double-Bill Is a Musical and Spiritual Revelation
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The LAMC’s singers moved with easy assurance between the oratorio’s lament and consolation. In the two major choral numbers, their blend was immaculate…
Read MoreSir John in Love in LA: Verdi's Lovable Rogue Gets a Worthy Revival
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The production itself is a happy resurrection of the late Lee Blakeley's 2013 staging; it is handsome, well-crafted, sensitive, straightforward, and without an ounce of directorial pretention.
Read MoreCasual Friday at LA Phil, with Free Drinks, a Finnish Demigod, an old Venetian Cello, and a Bagel
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Alisa Weilerstein took the stage with her 1723–1730 Domenico Montagnana cello – the "Mighty Venetian" – which produced what was possibly the most beautiful, bewitching cello sound I have ever heard in any hall.
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