James Conlon's Corner

Essays and conversations on all things opera

Join Maestro James Conlon, LA Opera's Richard Seaver Music director, for insightful and illuminating commentary on our favorite art form. You can listen to the Maestro on the go with LA Opera's podcasts, read program notes for a deeper dive into our mainstage masterpieces, or enjoy a pre-performance talk, either in person or recorded on Youtube.

Podcasts

All of Maestro's podcasts in one place—tune in to explore the world of opera with James Conlon anywhere, any time.

Program Notes

James Conlon takes you on a tour of operas, composers, music history, and more in this collection of essays and program notes.

Pre-Performance Talks

Before your visit, get an overview of the plot and historical context of the show you're about to see, plus musical highlights to listen for.

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