Los Angeles

The Bird of a Thousand Voices is touring the West Coast in a concert version, but a larger staged production waits in the wings.

The production is silly fun, but the cast’s singing and James Conlon’s music direction are serious standouts.

The Polish-Soviet composer has more of his work revived in a Recovered Voices concert at the Colburn School.

The ensemble’s anniversary gala will showcase Doug Aitken’s Lightscape and the recently founded Youth Chorus LA.

Gustavo Dudamel’s interpretation may be more controlled now, but it still has youthful dash and vigor.

The orchestra’s schedule for 2025–2026 is partly a tribute to its beloved outgoing music and artistic director.

LACO is leaving Glendale and taking up residence at the Colburn School, where a new Frank Gehry-designed venue will soon be unveiled.

Gustavo Dudamel leads a visceral, full-throttle performance that would surely win over skeptics of this work.

The composer’s latest works are tributes to musicians he has long championed: Julius Eastman and Morton Feldman.

The hardworking young star, who’s back at LA Opera this month for Così fan tutte, knows his business and what to do next with his career.