James Conlon departs L.A. Opera music director role

Created at 6 Jun · 05:51 UTC1 source

IN SHORT

James Conlon is concluding his tenure as L.A. Opera's music director with a reprise of Mozart's "Magic Flute." The production is noted for its inventive silent-movie staging.

Who's Involved

James Conlon

Departing music director of L.A. Opera

L.A. Opera

Opera company reprising "Magic Flute" production

Mozart

Composer of "Magic Flute"

Barrie Kosky

Director of the "Magic Flute" production

Key facts

James Conlon is departing his role as L.A. Opera's music director.
The L.A. Opera is reprising its production of Mozart's "Magic Flute."
The production is described as an "inventive silent-movie" staging.

The Los Angeles Opera is bringing back its production of Mozart's "Magic Flute" for James Conlon's final performances as the company's music director. The production, directed by Barrie Kosky, is recognized for its unique silent-movie style staging. This marks Conlon's farewell after his tenure leading the opera company.

↳ Why This Matters

This event signifies a major leadership change at a prominent cultural institution, marking the end of an era for the L.A. Opera under James Conlon's direction.

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James Conlon is the departing music director of the L.A. Opera.

The L.A. Opera is reprising its production of Mozart's "Magic Flute."

The production is described as an inventive silent-movie staging directed by Barrie Kosky.

What Happens Next

01James Conlon's final performances as music director at L.A. Opera.

James Conlon departs L.A. Opera music director role

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James Conlon departs L.A. Opera music director role

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