Opera News Cover Story: “James Conlon: The Maestro and California Dreaming at LA Opera”
The July 2019 issue of Opera News will feature LA Opera Music Director James Conlon in a piece titled “Maestro Moderne” by Adam {…}
Domingo Hindoyan to Succeed James Conlon as LA Opera Music Director
The conductor’s five-year contract will commence on July 1, 2026, and continue through the 2030/31 season. This transition will take place at {…}
James Conlon Signs to Ibermúsica Artists
Ibermusica Artists welcomes James Conlon as a new signing! With Ibermúsica, Conlon will be represented in Spain, Portugal and Latin America. Click {…}
Celebrating James Conlon’s 75th Birthday
In honor of Conlon’s 75th birthday, please celebrate by listening to this special playlist highlighting the music that has made up his {…}
LA Opera Announces 2026/26 Season
The Los Angeles Opera’s 2025/26 season lineup has officially been announced, featuring a special milestone for Maestro Conlon. This season {…}
Revisiting Composers Suppressed by the Nazis
Alex Ross writes an article discussing composers whose music was suppressed by the Nazi regime, mentioning Conlon’s efforts to recover the {…}
A New Chapter for James Conlon
Ahead of his performances with the CSO April 11-13, Kyle MacMillan explores James’ long-standing relationship with the Chicago Symphony {…}
Review: Recovering Two Mighty Gems – “Highway 1 USA” and “The Dwarf”
Indulge Magazine covers LA Opera’s premiere of William Grant Still’s Highway 1 USA and Alexander Zemlinsky’s Der Zwerg (The {…}
Review: One fled Nazis; one was an overlooked Black talent. Together at L.A. Opera, composers shine anew
Mark Swed reviews Conlon’s revival of Recovered voices featuring the works of William Grant Still and Alexander Zemlinsky. Read the full piece {…}
LA Opera Revives, Expands Recovered Voices Project in 2023–2024
Since its inception in 2007, Los Angeles Opera’s Recovered Voices project has focused on music that was suppressed by the Nazis and/or created by {…}
James Conlon Receives Austria’s Cross of Honor for Science and Art
American conductor James Conlon has been awarded Austria’s Cross of Honor for Science and Art (Österreichische Ehrenkreuz für Wissenschaft und {…}