The tenor is a perfect match for Tyshawn Sorey's song cycle about the experiences and aspirations of black men in America.
A magical-realism novella becomes a worthy Stewart Copeland opera.
Great singing and comic staging bring out the best in Bellini's 1831 tale of a sleepwalking innocent.
Joffrey Ballet collaborates with L.A. Opera in John Neumeier's fanfic reimagining of the myth's central relationships.
The L.A. Philharmonic's production of Andrew Norman's opera for children is a joy.
The Mozart of the Champs-Élysées proves a match for G&S in Pocket's witty, well-sung production.
Cyril Deaconoff’s The Last Tycoon is the standout in an evening of exciting excerpts that left listeners wanting more.
Lemon Bucket Orkestra’s “Guerilla Folk Opera” isn’t a passive experience.
Exquisite singing, music, and staging coalesce to fulfill Beethoven’s vision of liberation and triumph.
An intriguing concept and strong performances lift short operas by Jake Heggie and Leonard Bernstein above an overly fussy production.
