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2020

05th Jan - 08th Jan 2023

Korngold and Shostakovich at Dallas Symphony

“Conlon led a performance gripping start to finish, as attentive to the music’s hushed insinuations as to its sonic explosions, all with dramatic inevitability. The orchestra gave him its all, with particularly fine solos from David Buck {…}

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22nd May - 12th Jun 2022

Verdi’s Aida at LA Opera

“…superlative work of the LA Opera orchestra and chorus, all of whom, under the vigorous baton of James Conlon delivered a stunning triumph scene…” — Opera News “The big voices of [the cast] soared over magnificent {…}

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14th Nov - 29th Nov 2020

Joseph Bologne’s “The Anonymous Lover” at LA Opera

“The impediments of the pandemic have usefully and forcefully driven L.A. Opera and LBO to think about what the art form might look like for the next generation. Diversity is, of course, on every institution’s mind, a silver lining to this {…}

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30th Nov - 01st Dec 2019

Cincinnati Business Courier Review: James Conlon at Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

REVIEW: James Conlon’s CSO return is gratifying in Wagner, Tchaikovsky   James Conlon, music director laureate of the Cincinnati May Festival, returned Saturday to lead a rewarding program with the CSO.   By Janelle Gelfand {…}

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16th Nov - 23rd Nov 2019

LA Opera: Mozart’s The Magic Flute

” James Conlon conducted a great orchestra, with a special nod Heather Clark, the LA Opera orchestra’s own magic flute.” – San Francisco Classical Voice “…Conlon gave a measured and lustrous reading of the overture {…}

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14th Sep - 06th Oct 2019

LA Opera: Puccini’s “La Bohème”

“The brightest spot is the young cast which is filled with vigor and enthusiasm, and adroit orchestral performance led by James Conlon that adds color to an otherwise desolate landscape.” – San Francisco Classical Voice “Ultimately, the {…}

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