The world premiere by composer Huang Ruo and librettist David Henry Hwang opens Nov. 14 at War Memorial Opera House.
Music Director Brett Mitchell and the Pasadena Symphony honored late composer Jim Self and also offered music by Ravel and Berlioz.
Diego Incertis Sànchez, who previously played for the London Symphony Orchestra and the Philharmonia, will begin in the role in January 2026.
The Los Angeles Philharmonic's conductor emeritus led the orchestra in a triumphant performance of Bruckner’s Symphony No. 8.