BambinO 

At LA Opera, we truly believe that this art form deserves to be enjoyed by all ages. That’s why we toured the delightful BambinO,   an opera made specifically for babies, across LA County. A new generation of opera lovers was treated to a 40-minute interactive show with bright colors and thrilling singing—the perfect starting point for those just learning their first notes. Add the fact that performances were entirely free, and you can see why parents and children alike proved to be big fans. Seeing the happy faces of future opera lovers was a definite summer highlight for us, and one we’ll think about throughout our season.   

Opera Camp  

One of our favorite summer traditions is our annual Opera Camp, which we were thrilled to see return to the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion this year for the first time since the pandemic began. Opera Camp brought together 40 students, ages 9-17, for two weeks of rehearsals with our own talented teaching artists, culminating in a performance in Eva and Marc Stern Grand Hall at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. This year, the students presented Hans Krása’s Brundibár, which is most notable for having been performed more than 50 times at Terezín during the Holocaust. If BambinO   creates future opera fans, then Opera Camp creates future opera stars. We’re already counting down the days to next year’s show and the remarkable young talent that will grace us with their artistic presence.