A Spring of Performances: The LA Opera's Dazzling 2025 Lineup
The LA Opera is pulling out all the stops for a sensational spring 2025 lineup, featuring an array of performances from bewitching ballets to operatic masterpieces. Headlining this season's events are Alice (in Wonderland), a ballet that promises a vivid journey through Lewis Carroll's fantastical world, and Ainadamar, an opera blending flamenco rhythms with poignant narrative. With other distinguished performances including Verdi's Rigoletto, a recital by Joshua Guerrero, and a special concert with Renée Fleming, the stage is set for an exhilarating cultural experience.
Resident Conductor Lina González-Granados leads this major company premiere. Grammy winner Osvaldo Golijov’s dramatic, flamenco-inspired score meets a poignant libretto by David Henry Hwang in what the LA Times calls “one of the most moving and meaningful operas of our time.” Ana María Martínez takes center stage as Lorca’s muse Margarita Xirgu, recounting the poet’s life and his last days in the Spanish Civil War. Daniela Mack steps into the role of Federico García Lorca, the man whose pen proved just as dangerous as any pistol.
Verdi master James Conlon conducts Rigoletto, featuring some of the most famous music in history. Quinn Kelsey, the premier Verdi baritone of his generation, returns to star in the title role, with tenor René Barbera as the suave and sadistic Duke and Italian soprano Rosa Feola as Gilda, his unsuspecting prey. Stage director Tomer Zvulun updates the action to Mussolini’s Italy, transporting audiences to a realm of glittering grandeur that’s absolutely rotten to the core.
One of LA Opera’s greatest success stories, Joshua Guerrero began his career with the company, quickly graduating to the leading tenor roles in Moby-Dick, Macbeth and The Ghosts of Versailles. And that was just the beginning. Hailed as one of OperaWire's "Top 11 Singers of 2023," he now regularly stars at the major opera houses of Europe and North America, and even lent his voice to the Disney/Pixar juggernaut Coco. Join us for his long-awaited return to Los Angeles in recital at The Wallis.
Jun 7, 2025
LA Opera
Beverly Hills, CA · Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
Legendary soprano Renée Fleming and special guests will take you on a sensational journey through your favorite musical showstoppers in this breathtaking one-night-only concert with the LA Opera Orchestra.
The LA Opera's spring 2025 lineup is a testament to the organization's commitment to artistic excellence and innovation. Each performance, from the whimsical ballet of Alice (in Wonderland) to the evocative opera Ainadamar, presents a unique storytelling experience that reflects the diverse cultural narratives resonating today. Whether you're drawn to the dramatic intensity of Rigoletto, the personal touch of Joshua Guerrero's recital, or the majestic sounds of Renée Fleming's concert, there's something for everyone to enjoy. This season promises to captivate audiences, offering unforgettable moments that celebrate the power of music and performance.
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