Biography

James Conlon, one of today’s most versatile and respected conductors, has cultivated a vast symphonic, operatic and choral repertoire. Since his 1974 debut with the New York Philharmonic, he has conducted virtually every major American and European symphony orchestra. Through worldwide touring, an extensive discography and videography, numerous essays and commentaries, frequent television appearances and guest speaking engagements, Mr. Conlon is one of classical music’s most recognized interpreters.

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Conlon is the real thing: a master of the orchestra with genuine theatricality and no discernible narcissism.

Los Angeles Times

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April 6-27, 2024

Verdi’s La Traviata

Rachel Willis-Sørensen, Liparit Avetisyan, Kihun Yoon

LA Opera | Dorothy Chandler Pavilion

Los Angeles, CA

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May 3 & 4, 2024

Britten’s Noah’s Flood

A community opera presented by LA Opera

Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels

Los Angeles, CA

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May 18-June 8, 2024

Puccini’s Turandot

Angela Meade, Russell Thomas, Guanqun Yu, Morris Robinson, Terrence Chin-Loy

LA Opera | Dorothy Chandler Pavilion

Los Angeles, CA

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He is a miracle of equilibrium: his dramatic intuition never fails, nor betrays the transparency of the music…

Le Monde de la Musique