James Conlon

Aspen Music Festival & School Announces 2025 Season: Concerning the Spiritual in Art
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2025

The Aspen Music Festival and School (AMFS) will celebrate 76 years of performance and mentorship this summer with almost 200 public events.

Music Director James Conlon To Depart LA Opera After 20 Years; 40th Anniversary Season Lineup Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2025

LA Opera has announced details for the company's 40th anniversary season, which will launch on September 20, 2025. In his 20th season with the company—his final season as Music Director before becoming Conductor Laureate—James Conlon will conduct three of the five mainstage productions, with other mainstage performances led by Resident Conductor Lina González-Granados and by guest conductor Dalia Stasevska.

El Barítono Alfredo Daza Dedica Serie De Recitales A La Figura De La Musa Y El Ideario Femenino
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2025

La Secretaría de Cultura del Gobierno de México y el Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (INBAL), a través de la Coordinación Nacional de Música y Ópera, invitan al concierto De la figura de la musa y el ideario femenino, que presentará el barítono Alfredo Daza, concertista de Bellas Artes, en una serie de cinco presentaciones a lo largo del mes de febrero.

Christine Ebersole and More Join Cast Recording of JO - THE LITTLE WOMEN MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025

Final stars have been announced to join the world premiere Studio Cast Recording of Jo - The Little Women Musical, set to release in March. Learn more about the album here!

Interview: Christine Goerke Talks Boston Lyric Opera and Boston Symphony Orchestra Collaboration on DIE TOTE STADT
by R. Scott Reedy - Jan 28, 2025

Goerke will be doing just that in “Die Tote Stadt” (“The Dead City”) – composer Erich Wolfgang Korngold’s poignant opera about the struggle with haunting memories of a lost loved one, that captures the final chapter of the Romantic era – which will be presented by the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) in collaboration with Boston Lyric Opera (BLO) on January 30 and February 1 at Symphony Hall.

Utah Symphony Names Delyana Lazarova Principal Guest Conductor
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 14, 2024

Utah Symphony | Utah Opera has announced Delyana Lazarova as Principal Guest Conductor of the Utah Symphony, beginning an initial two-year contract in the 2025-26 season.

Carnegie Hall Presents LEONARD BERNSTEIN �" SYMPHONY No. 3 KADDISH
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2024

Carnegie Hall announced a performance of BERNSTEIN – SYMPHONY No. 3 'KADDISH,' featuring a powerful orchestral and choral arrangement.

Orchestra Of St. Luke's Celebrates 50th Anniversary In 2024-25
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2024

Orchestra of St. Luke’s (OSL) will celebrate its 50th anniversary with an ambitious 2024-25 season featuring 13 performances at Carnegie Hall, including a series in each of Carnegie’s three halls, and innovative presentations of contemporary music and world premieres both at the orchestra’s home, The DiMenna Center for Classical Music, and with partners in all five boroughs.

Megan Hilty, Christine Ebersole & Gavin Creel to be Featured in Broadway In Worcester 2024-2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2024

Broadway in Worcester announces its 2024-2025 season featuring Megan Hilty, Christine Ebersole, and Gavin Creel. Single tickets and subscriptions are now available. Learn how to purchase!

Artpark to Present PUCCINI'S GREATEST: A GALA OPERA CONCERT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 2, 2024

Artpark will present a tribute to Giacomo Puccini with a gala opera concert at the Artpark Mainstage Theater in Lewiston, NY. Enjoy renditions of Puccini's most beloved arias crafted by Michael Capasso. Learn how to purchase tickets!

The Colburn School Launches Digital Archive Of Herbert Zipper And Trudl Dubsky Zipper
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 28, 2024

The Colburn School has launched a digital archive celebrating the legacies of music pioneer and Holocaust survivor Herbert Zipper and renowned dancer and teacher Trudl Dubsky Zipper, preserving their contributions to the arts.

Carlisle Floyd Centennial To Celebrate The American Composer's Legacy In 2026/2027
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2024

Celebrate the legacy of American composer Carlisle Floyd with a centennial event in 2026/2027, featuring performances and tributes to his influential work in the world of opera. Learn more about the events!

MOLA To Honor Conductor James Conlon With Eroica Award For Outstanding Service To Music
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2024

Maestro James Conlon will be honored by MOLA for his 50-year career in music. The event celebrates his contributions to the industry and his impact on orchestral music.

Review: TURANDOT at LA Opera
by Andrew Child - May 22, 2024

A sharp blade wielded threateningly, forced perspective creating looming palatial walls, the rotting heads of failed suitors, and a princess literally shrouded in mystery quickly orient us within Puccini’s iconic fairytale.

Alfredo Daza Y Józef Olechowski Interpretarán Serenatas Y Añoranzas En El Museo Nacional De Antropología
by A.A. Cristi - May 3, 2024

Join Alfredo Daza and Józef Olechowski at the National Museum of Anthropology for an evening of serenades and nostalgia. Don't miss this musical event.

San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra Celebrates Music Director Daniel Stewart In His Final Concert This May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2024

Join the SF Symphony Youth Orchestra as they honor Music Director Daniel Stewart in his final concert on May 19. Celebrate the end of an era with stunning performances and heartfelt tributes.

Palm Beach Symphony Ends Season with all Beethoven Program
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2024

 Palm Beach Symphony’s 50th Anniversary Season culminates with a program that celebrates Beethoven’s early work followed by one of his greatest works during the season finale at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts on April 25 at 7:30 p.m. with Music Director Gerard Schwarz at the podium and piano virtuoso Ignat Solzhenitsyn.

Video: Get A First Look At LA Opera's LA TRAVIATA
by Joshua Wright - Apr 8, 2024

Get a first look at LA Opera's production of Giuseppe Verdi's beloved romantic tragedy, La Traviata, starring soprano Rachel Willis-Sørensen - now on stage through April 27th, 2024.

Los Angeles's Colburn School Breaks Ground On Frank Gehry-Designed Campus Expansion
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 6, 2024

LA's Colburn School commences construction on its expansion project designed by renowned architect Gehry.

James Conlon To Be Honored at the Colburn School Gala
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2024

Conductor James Conlon will be honored at the Colburn School’s annual gala, Celebrate Colburn, on April 7, 2024. Conlon will receive the Richard D. Colburn Award for his exemplary contributions to the world of classical music and the arts, including his work as Artistic Director of the Ziering-Conlon Initiative for Recovered Voices at Colburn.