Award-winning jazz guitarist and composer Peter Sprague teams up with pianist Danny Green and bassist Mack Leighton to play music that jumps around jazz, samba.
Tenor Russell Thomas, LA Opera's Artist in Residence, premieres a major new commission: a deeply personal, evening-length concert work created expressly for him by the Emmy Award-winning composer Joel Thompson with an original libretto by the celebrated poet Imani Tolliver.
Jazz guest curator Charles McPherson’s New York band performs in their San Diego debut with the best jazz musicians on the scene for two intimate shows at the JAI.
Join Figaro, the clever barber, as he helps the brilliant Rosina in her hilarious quest for true love. But is the object of her affections really who he says he is? Rossini’s thrilling opera is filled with catchy tunes, silly antics, and virtuosic singing. Concert Timings: June 8, 2024, 10:00 am June 8, 2024, 11:30 […]
Dynamic rhythms, sublime melodies, and virtuosic solo moments express both the heights of salvation and depths of damnation in the composer’s epic and dramatic ancient Catholic funeral mass.
A special one-night-only passionate opera concert with tenor Joshua Guerrero and soprano Andrea Carroll. Expect a sneak peek of La hija de...
Dance in The Plaza in the blackbox series curated by American songwriter, blues singer, author and record producer The Reverend Shawn Amos. On this night, The Reverend, performs his one-of-a-kind harmonica driven, blues roots revival.
The Sunday Morning Music/Santa Monica series was crafted and curated with such care and passion by the late Antonio Lysy, and in only two short years, it became one of our biggest success stories in Chamber Music. The series will continue in celebration of his passion for music, and for bringing our community together.
A celebration of brotherhood and humanity. Beethoven’s crowning achievement—a monumental fusion of soloists, chorus and music all set to Schiller’s magnificent “Ode to Joy.”
Sondheim’s thrilling musical tale of the infamous barber seeking revenge comes to life! Featuring a full symphony orchestra this exciting performance will transport you to the dark and mysterious streets of Victorian London.
Experience the beauty and power of Final Fantasy music by the incredible New World Players chamber ensemble, led by acclaimed conductor Eric Roth. Specially featuring the music of composer Nobuo Uematsu, Masayoshi Soken and more, A New World delivers an amazing communal music event. Saturday, June 15, 2024 • 6 PM & 9 PM
The iconic soprano closes out the season with an enchanting evening of arias and songs. This is your chance to savor the exquisite voice and peerless artistry of this longtime audience favorite, treasured for her unforgettable LA Opera appearances in La Traviata, A Streetcar Named Desire and The Light in the Piazza, as well as numerous concerts […]
