“[James] Conlon supplies grace and, yes, a glowing spirituality, in the orchestra…you hear it wonderfully.” – LA Times

“As conducted by James Conlon and performed superbly by the LA Opera Orchestra, Sunday’s performance floated like a feather on the breeze one moment, rollicked with buffa delight the next, and then pierced the heart with the accuracy of Cupid’s bow.” – San Francisco Classical Voice

“If Mozart’s genius lies in exposing human folly with music of transcendent beauty, LA Opera’s production, conducted by the legendary James Conlon, honors that spirit in every note. Playful yet profound, visually sumptuous yet emotionally astute, this is a production that reminds us why Così remains one of the most deceptively complex—and endlessly fascinating—operas ever written.” – Indulge Magazine

“James Conlon in the pit kept a watchful eye both on his players and his singers. When you’re there live it does really hit how incredibly hard the strings are working and they barely put a foot wrong. The winds were just as fluent as well. I could find no fault with his tempos and, as always, he’s a skilled accompanist which is what you need in music this demanding.” – Parterre

“Conlon’s conducting of the LA Opera Orchestra showed an appreciative audience that Mozart’s work is in very good hands.” – Vents Magazine