L.A. Times: A Final Bow, Not Farewell
James Conlon is featured on the cover of the Los Angeles Times Entertainment section in print. James Conlon’s final bow as LA Opera Music {…}
He has long been one of classical music’s most compelling advocates, but somewhere along the way, Conlon has fully assumed the mantle of the most accomplished music director currently on the podium of an American opera house.
Opera News, July 2019
...one of America's leading conductors...
The New York Times
James Conlon, one of today’s most versatile and respected conductors, has cultivated a vast symphonic, operatic and choral repertoire. Since his 1974 debut with the New York Philharmonic, he has conducted virtually every major American and European symphony orchestra. Through worldwide touring, an extensive discography and videography, numerous essays and commentaries, frequent television appearances and guest speaking engagements, Mr. Conlon is one of classical music’s most recognized interpreters.
Read full bioConlon is the real thing: a master of the orchestra with genuine theatricality and no discernible narcissism.
Los Angeles Times
James Conlon is featured on the cover of the Los Angeles Times Entertainment section in print. James Conlon’s final bow as LA Opera Music {…}
Less an exit than a carefully timed cadence, Conlon transitions from day-to-day leadership into the role of Conductor Laureate, maintaining his {…}
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