Pre-Performance Lecture by Maestro James Conlon (LA Opera Richard Seaver Music Director) 

Get the full story at our complimentary pre-opera talks.
Join other opera-goers in the Grand Hall of the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion to listen to Southern California's most engaging and highly regarded scholars present entertaining, informative talks on the opera you are about to see. Generously sponsored by The Flora L. Thornton Foundation and The Opera League of Los Angeles, the talks are free of charge to those attending the performance. Talks are scheduled one hour prior to each performance. Reservations are not required. 

Pre-Performance Lectures from Your Phone! Can't get to the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in time to attend the pre-performance lecture? Now you can listen to the program from your phone. Patrons can access all talks with the following phone number and code:*

Phone number: 1-218-936-4700
Access code: 314902# 

*Please note: This number is not toll free, so the cost will depend on rates charged by your long distance carrier (Sprint, Verizon, AT&T, etc.) to area code 218, Minnesota. There are no additional fees. We do not require the use of any specific carrier, nor do we know what rates patrons pay on their calling plans. This service accommodates the first 150 callers-if we miss you, don't worry-you can also catch the pre-opera talk by going to the LA Opera website www.laopera.com and listening to a podcast recording.

Pre-Performance Lecture by Maestro James Conlon (LA Opera Richard Seaver Music Director) 

Get the full story at our complimentary pre-opera talks.
Join other opera-goers in the Grand Hall of the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion to listen to Southern California's most engaging and highly regarded scholars present entertaining, informative talks on the opera you are about to see. Generously sponsored by The Flora L. Thornton Foundation and The Opera League of Los Angeles, the talks are free of charge to those attending the performance. Talks are scheduled one hour prior to each performance. Reservations are not required. 

Pre-Performance Lectures from Your Phone! Can't get to the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in time to attend the pre-performance lecture? Now you can listen to the program from your phone. Patrons can access all talks with the following phone number and code:*

Phone number: 1-218-936-4700
Access code: 314902# 

*Please note: This number is not toll free, so the cost will depend on rates charged by your long distance carrier (Sprint, Verizon, AT&T, etc.) to area code 218, Minnesota. There are no additional fees. We do not require the use of any specific carrier, nor do we know what rates patrons pay on their calling plans. This service accommodates the first 150 callers-if we miss you, don't worry-you can also catch the pre-opera talk by going to the LA Opera website www.laopera.com and listening to a podcast recording.

On Tuesday, April 12, 2011, an LA Opera Community Educator will present a free talk on Behind the Scenes in Opera at the Platt Library.  Reservations not required.

LA Opera’s Library Project presents more than 90 free opera talks each season in libraries all over the Los Angeles region. These insightful talks, given by members of LA Opera’s Community Educators, address history, literature, philosophy and fine arts within the context of opera.

LA Opera’s Community Educators are trained experts who address civic and social organizations, philanthropic groups, schools and library audiences throughout Southern California, free of charge. For more information about LA Opera’s Community Educators, please e-mail gcollins@laopera.com or call (213) 972-8016.

LA Opera Education & Community Programs will present Opera for Educators seminar on Saturday, April 30, 2011 from 9:00am to 5:00pm. 

LA Opera's award-winning Opera for Educators series explores opera from an interdisciplinary point of view.  Gain insight about opera and the historical context in which it was created. Discuss opera as history and art, as well as language and social commentary. Learn all about the stars and artists of the opera world, as well as the production and business of opera. Enjoy recitals and rehearsals, and receive special opera news updates. Up to three LAUSD salary points or equivalent UCLA Extension credits are offered for participating teachers.

Other sessions:

September 11, 2010 - Il Postino
September 25, 2010 - The Marriage of Figaro

November 20, 2010 - Rigoletto
February 12, 2011 - Il Turco in Italia

March 5, 2011 - Turn of the Screw
April 30, 2011 - L'Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato

On Saturday, April 9th at 2:00pm, LA Opera will present German Opera Tales at the Diamond Bar Library. 

Opera always begins with a story. Opera Tales celebrates the power of story and the joy of music. Working in partnership with the County of Los Angeles Public Library, LA Opera has developed this fun, high energy show that tours to various libraries for free family performances.German Opera Tales features five professional opera singers and a pianist who perform musical moments from such German opera stories as Wagner's Das Rheingold, Mozart's Abduction from the Seraglio, and Humperdinck's Hansel und Gretel.

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On Monday, April 11th at 4:00pm, LA Opera will present German Opera Tales at the Acton/Aqua Dulce Brevidoro Library. 

Opera always begins with a story. Opera Tales celebrates the power of story and the joy of music. Working in partnership with the County of Los Angeles Public Library, LA Opera has developed this fun, high energy show that tours to various libraries for free family performances.German Opera Tales features five professional opera singers and a pianist who perform musical moments from such German opera stories as Wagner's Das Rheingold, Mozart's Abduction from the Seraglio, and Humperdinck's Hansel und Gretel.

On Tuesday, April 12th at 6:00pm, LA Opera will present German Opera Tales at the Lomita Library Library. 

Opera always begins with a story. Opera Tales celebrates the power of story and the joy of music. Working in partnership with the County of Los Angeles Public Library, LA Opera has developed this fun, high energy show that tours to various libraries for free family performances.German Opera Tales features five professional opera singers and a pianist who perform musical moments from such German opera stories as Wagner's Das Rheingold, Mozart's Abduction from the Seraglio, and Humperdinck's Hansel und Gretel.

On Wednesday, April 13th at 4:30pm, LA Opera will present German Opera Tales at the City Terrace Library. 

Opera always begins with a story. Opera Tales celebrates the power of story and the joy of music. Working in partnership with the County of Los Angeles Public Library, LA Opera has developed this fun, high energy show that tours to various libraries for free family performances.German Opera Tales features five professional opera singers and a pianist who perform musical moments from such German opera stories as Wagner's Das Rheingold, Mozart's Abduction from the Seraglio, and Humperdinck's Hansel und Gretel.

On Saturday, April 16th at 2:00pm, LA Opera will present German Opera Tales at the Artesia Library. 

Opera always begins with a story. Opera Tales celebrates the power of story and the joy of music. Working in partnership with the County of Los Angeles Public Library, LA Opera has developed this fun, high energy show that tours to various libraries for free family performances.German Opera Tales features five professional opera singers and a pianist who perform musical moments from such German opera stories as Wagner's Das Rheingold, Mozart's Abduction from the Seraglio, and Humperdinck's Hansel und Gretel.

On Wednesday, April 20th at 6:00pm, LA Opera will present German Opera Tales at the San Fernando Library. 

Opera always begins with a story. Opera Tales celebrates the power of story and the joy of music. Working in partnership with the County of Los Angeles Public Library, LA Opera has developed this fun, high energy show that tours to various libraries for free family performances.German Opera Tales features five professional opera singers and a pianist who perform musical moments from such German opera stories as Wagner's Das Rheingold, Mozart's Abduction from the Seraglio, and Humperdinck's Hansel und Gretel.

On Tuesday, April 26th at 6:30pm, LA Opera will present German Opera Tales at the Norwalk Library. 

Opera always begins with a story. Opera Tales celebrates the power of story and the joy of music. Working in partnership with the County of Los Angeles Public Library, LA Opera has developed this fun, high energy show that tours to various libraries for free family performances.German Opera Tales features five professional opera singers and a pianist who perform musical moments from such German opera stories as Wagner's Das Rheingold, Mozart's Abduction from the Seraglio, and Humperdinck's Hansel und Gretel.

On Thursday, April 28th at 4:30pm, LA Opera will present German Opera Tales at the View Park Library. 

Opera always begins with a story. Opera Tales celebrates the power of story and the joy of music. Working in partnership with the County of Los Angeles Public Library, LA Opera has developed this fun, high energy show that tours to various libraries for free family performances.German Opera Tales features five professional opera singers and a pianist who perform musical moments from such German opera stories as Wagner's Das Rheingold, Mozart's Abduction from the Seraglio, and Humperdinck's Hansel und Gretel.

On Friday, April 29th at 4:00pm, LA Opera will present German Opera Tales at the Joslyn Community Center Auditorium. 

Opera always begins with a story. Opera Tales celebrates the power of story and the joy of music. Working in partnership with the County of Los Angeles Public Library, LA Opera has developed this fun, high energy show that tours to various libraries for free family performances.German Opera Tales features five professional opera singers and a pianist who perform musical moments from such German opera stories as Wagner's Das Rheingold, Mozart's Abduction from the Seraglio, and Humperdinck's Hansel und Gretel.

On Saturday, April 30th at 2:00pm, LA Opera will present German Opera Tales at the Hawaiian Gardens Library. 

Opera always begins with a story. Opera Tales celebrates the power of story and the joy of music. Working in partnership with the County of Los Angeles Public Library, LA Opera has developed this fun, high energy show that tours to various libraries for free family performances.German Opera Tales features five professional opera singers and a pianist who perform musical moments from such German opera stories as Wagner's Das Rheingold, Mozart's Abduction from the Seraglio, and Humperdinck's Hansel und Gretel.

LA Opera Camp presents Brundibár

LA Opera offers an in-depth youth Opera Camp for ages 9-17. This unique program has a playful, yet intense focus, offering individual attention and peer collaboration that culminates in community performances. The camp runs for two full weeks beginning August 1, 2011 from 9:00am - 4:00pm. Public performances will be held during the weekend of August 14 and 15, 2011.

Auditions for LA Opera Camp 2011 are being held on Saturday, March 26th and Saturday, April 2nd. Please call or e-email Garrett Collins at 213.972.3626 or gcollins@laopera.com for more information or to schedule an audition.
 

 LA Opera presents “25 Recitals for 25 Seasons: LA Opera’s Young Artist Celebration,” a series of community recitals featuring members of the Company’s Domingo-Thornton Young Artist Program that will take place from April 3 through May 15, 2011.  These recitals will not only honor LA Opera’s 25^th Anniversary Season, they are also intended to serve as a musical “thank you” to the many community members and institutions with whom the company has worked during the quarter-century since LA Opera’s inaugural production in 1986.” In partnership with the hosting venues, which include museums, libraries, schools, hospitals and concert halls, most recitals will be offered to the public free of charge.

LA Opera Presents: 25 Recitals for 25 Seasons at California African American Museum April 3rd, 2011 1:30 PM

 LA Opera presents “25 Recitals for 25 Seasons: LA Opera’s Young Artist Celebration,” a series of community recitals featuring members of the Company’s Domingo-Thornton Young Artist Program that will take place from April 3 through May 15, 2011.  These recitals will not only honor LA Opera’s 25^th Anniversary Season, they are also intended to serve as a musical “thank you” to the many community members and institutions with whom the company has worked during the quarter-century since LA Opera’s inaugural production in 1986.” In partnership with the hosting venues, which include museums, libraries, schools, hospitals and concert halls, most recitals will be offered to the public free of charge.

LA Opera Presents: 25 Recitals for 25 Seasons at Santa Teresita April 9th, 2011 3:00 PM

LA Opera Presents: 25 Recitals for 25 Seasons at the Autry National Center April 10th, 2011 2:00 PM

LA Opera Presents: 25 Recitals for 25 Seasons at First Congregational Church of Los Angeles April 6th, 2011 3:30 PM

 LA Opera presents “25 Recitals for 25 Seasons: LA Opera’s Young Artist Celebration,” a series of community recitals featuring members of the Company’s Domingo-Thornton Young Artist Program that will take place from April 3 through May 15, 2011.  These recitals will not only honor LA Opera’s 25^th Anniversary Season, they are also intended to serve as a musical “thank you” to the many community members and institutions with whom the company has worked during the quarter-century since LA Opera’s inaugural production in 1986.” In partnership with the hosting venues, which include museums, libraries, schools, hospitals and concert halls, most recitals will be offered to the public free of charge.

LA Opera Presents: 25 Recitals for 25 Seasons at Pacific Asia Museum April 17th, 2011 2:00 PM

 LA Opera presents “25 Recitals for 25 Seasons: LA Opera’s Young Artist Celebration,” a series of community recitals featuring members of the Company’s Domingo-Thornton Young Artist Program that will take place from April 3 through May 15, 2011.  These recitals will not only honor LA Opera’s 25^th Anniversary Season, they are also intended to serve as a musical “thank you” to the many community members and institutions with whom the company has worked during the quarter-century since LA Opera’s inaugural production in 1986.” In partnership with the hosting venues, which include museums, libraries, schools, hospitals and concert halls, most recitals will be offered to the public free of charge.

LA Opera Presents: 25 Recitals for 25 Seasons at Veterans Affairs, Long Beach Healthcare SystemApril 23rd, 2011 1:30 PM

 LA Opera presents “25 Recitals for 25 Seasons: LA Opera’s Young Artist Celebration,” a series of community recitals featuring members of the Company’s Domingo-Thornton Young Artist Program that will take place from April 3 through May 15, 2011.  These recitals will not only honor LA Opera’s 25^th Anniversary Season, they are also intended to serve as a musical “thank you” to the many community members and institutions with whom the company has worked during the quarter-century since LA Opera’s inaugural production in 1986.” In partnership with the hosting venues, which include museums, libraries, schools, hospitals and concert halls, most recitals will be offered to the public free of charge.