Name: Kelli O'hara In Concert
Start: 2025-02-01T19:30:00
Location: The Music Center

LA Opera's upcoming season is a spectacular blend of stunning performances and timeless works, featuring stars like Kristin Chenoweth, Kelli O'Hara, and Angel Blue. From glittering holiday concerts to compelling operas tackling themes of intolerance and legacy, the program is set to captivate audiences. With venues in San Francisco and Beverly Hills, the season promises unforgettable experiences, whether in the enchanting strains of classic operas by Mozart and Verdi or the introspective modern narratives brought to life by innovative artists.

A Captivating Season at LA Opera: Stars, Stories, and Symphonies

Prepare to be captivated by an extraordinary concert series presented by LA Opera, featuring the dazzling talents of Kelli O'Hara, Angel Blue, and Renée Fleming. These world-renowned artists will grace the stage at The Music Center in San Francisco, offering breathtaking performances that blend the magic of Broadway, opera, and timeless musical classics. From Kelli O'Hara's Tony-winning charisma to Angel Blue's radiant operatic brilliance, and Renée Fleming's legendary soprano prowess, each concert promises an unforgettable night filled with emotional resonance and musical excellence.

A Star-Studded Symphony: LA Opera's Must-See Concert Series

The LA Opera's 2025 season promises a rich tapestry of musical excellence, featuring a vibrant mix of recitals, operas, and concerts. With globally acclaimed performers like Ryan Speedo Green and Kelli O'Hara, alongside iconic operatic titles like Mozart's Così fan tutte and Verdi's Rigoletto, this season offers a compelling showcase of talent and creativity. From modern adaptations tackling contemporary themes to timeless classics reimagined for the stage, audiences are set to experience an unforgettable journey through the world of opera.

A Season of Operatic Splendor: LA Opera's 2025 Lineup

Prepare to be captivated by a trio of sensational performances as three of the brightest stars in the world of Broadway and opera take the stage. Kelli O'Hara, Angel Blue, and Renée Fleming are set to dazzle audiences in San Francisco with their remarkable talent and charisma. These concerts, organized by the LA Opera, promise evenings filled with beloved show tunes, operatic masterpieces, and musical showstoppers. Join us for an unforgettable musical journey with these extraordinary artists.

An Evening with Broadway and Opera Stars: O'Hara, Blue, and Fleming Light Up the Stage

As the curtains rise at The Music Center in San Francisco, art aficionados and opera lovers alike are in for a treat with LA Opera's spectacular lineup of concerts in 2025. Featuring performances by Broadway and opera luminary Kelli O’Hara, the unparalleled Angel Blue, and legendary soprano Renée Fleming, these events promise an unforgettable experience. Each artist brings their unique flair and mastery to the stage, ensuring that every concert is a journey through the soul-stirring world of music.

A Night to Remember: Unveiling LA Opera's Star-Studded Concert Lineup

Kelli O'Hara

LA Opera Orchestra

LA Opera

If you were in the audience for his most recent recital in Los Angeles, you witnessed vocal majesty. If you missed it—well, don’t make the same mistake twice. Decorated tenor Juan Diego Flórez is back at LA Opera for one night only, performing highlights from his illustrious career in bel canto as well as classic Spanish songs from a childhood in his native Peru.

Juan Diego Flórez in Recital

The Music Center

From Broadway to Hollywood, nobody embodies show business like Patti LuPone. Don’t miss this legendary diva’s return to our stage with her iconic cabaret show Matters of the Heart, featuring Broadway classics along with music by Brian Wilson, Joni Mitchell, Randy Newman, Judy Collins, Cyndi Lauper, and more.

Patti LuPone In Concert

Hailed by critics and beloved by audiences, this eagerly anticipated revival transports you to Ancient Egypt in Philip Glass’s enthralling portrait of a trailblazing pharaoh. Countertenor John Holiday is the titular Akhnaten, determined to lead Egypt into a new age even as his plan to abandon the old gods puts his kingdom (and his life) in peril. Mezzo-soprano Sun-Ly Pierce is his queen Nefertiti, soprano So Young Park is the powerful dowager Queen Tye, and Grammy winner Zachary James reprises his memorable role as Amenhotep III, leading the audience through the ritualistic action on the stage.

Director Phelim McDermott revives his visually arresting production, replete with soaring acrobats, astonishing jugglers, and towering sets. With a libretto drawing on ancient texts like The Book of the Dead and a hypnotic, atmospheric score, Akhnaten portrays a doomed visionary with all his feats and foibles. Finland’s Dalia Stasevska makes her company debut conducting this tribute to one of the most transformative chapters in Egyptian history.

Akhnaten

From La Scala to the Met, this sought-after soprano has proven herself to be one of today’s most brilliant young stars. Indulge in what The Guardian calls a “diamond-bright and pitch perfect voice” as Nadine Sierra, in collaboration with pianist Bryan Wagorn, takes us on a musical journey through a dazzling assortment of songs and arias.

Nadine Sierra in Recital

Colburn School

Sir John Falstaff finds himself a bit short on cash, so he hatches a scheme: seduce two merry (and wealthy) wives of Windsor and live out his days in luxury. Too bad this bumbling knight happened to send both his targets the same love letter! Now Alice Ford and Meg Page are set on teaching Falstaff a lesson, and it's not long before a long list of his adversaries join in. Audiences are in for a whirlwind of disguises and deceptions, and maybe even an unexpected dip in the River Thames.

James Conlon conducts one of his personal favorites, Verdi's utterly delightful comic masterpiece. Longtime company favorite Craig Colclough stars as the boastful Falstaff, leading a brilliant ensemble cast that includes Nicole Heaston, Ernesto Petti and Hyona Kim among the pranksters all too happy to take the errant knight down a peg, with Deanna Breiwick and Anthony León as the young lovers desperate to steal a private moment to themselves among the madness. This classic comedy gets an equally classic staging by Lee Blakeley, with atmospheric sets and sumptuous period costumes designed by Adrian Linford.

Falstaff

James Conlon has made tremendous contributions to the musical life of Los Angeles over his remarkable 20-year tenure as the company’s Richard Seaver Music Director. Join us in celebrating his legacy at a special concert devoted to the work of three of his favorite opera composers: Mozart, Verdi, and Wagner. Spend an evening with Maestro Conlon’s mastery and the signature sound inspired by his close relationship with the LA Opera Orchestra, along with an array of exceptional artists.

The concert will be followed by a gala dinner and celebration on the stage of the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. This very special evening will offer a unique opportunity for the LA Opera family to honor Maestro Conlon and celebrate his extraordinary achievements. Gala tickets are sold separately.

James Conlon Concert

Fresh from their acclaimed performance last season, the Paris-based ensemble is back with the best of Baroque. Soprano Sandrine Piau joins conductor and founder Christophe Rousset for a cornucopia of musical delights by Handel.

Les Talens Lyriques

Once upon a time, a prince awakens in a mysterious land with an even more mysterious task.  Armed with enchanted bells and (you guessed it) a magic flute, Prince Tamino sets off, bound and determined to rescue his lady love, the Princess Pamina—only to find that things aren’t what they seem, and the Queen of the Night who sent him on his quest just might be plotting his doom instead.

James Conlon ends his legendary tenure as LA Opera Music Director with the world's most popular opera in one of our most emblematic productions. Mozart's catchy melodies meet astonishing projected animations in our perennial crowd pleaser. Miles Mykkanen makes his LA Opera debut as Prince Tamino opposite Sydney Mancasola as the beautiful Pamina. Kyle Miller might just steal the show as the lovable sidekick Papageno, while Aigul  Khismatullina and Kwangchul Youn face off as the Queen of the Night and Sarastro.

The Magic Flute

Today’s most celebrated soprano can boast five Grammy wins, a National Medal of Arts, and a live performance at the Super Bowl. The legendary songstress returns to Los Angeles to delight audiences with her incomparable artistry and astonishingly beautiful voice. 

Renée Fleming in Recital

Who else is a bona fide star on Broadway, at the Metropolitan Opera and on television? Kelli O’Hara can seemingly do it all. From her Tony-winning performance in The King and I, to starring in The Hours at the Met and The Gilded Age on HBO, she dazzles at every turn. Her eagerly anticipated company debut, in concert with the LA Opera Orchestra, promises a heart-filling evening of beloved show tunes and more.

Kelli O'hara In Concert

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