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.

In honor of his LA Opera legacy, we're pleased to present a special podcast series "20 Years with Maestro Conlon," hosted by veteran broadcast journalist Gail Eichenthal of Classical California KUSC. Check out the first episode as Conlon introduces our 40th Anniversary Season, explaining why he chose each production for his final year as Music Director before transitioning to his new role as Conductor Laureate. This episode is available in both audio and video format.

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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