Why the Art World Needs the Recovered Voices Initiative
There is no greater test of a masterpiece than how it weathers the passage of time. The years can be incredibly kind or detrimental, and many works can be lost altogether. When James Conlon first began his tenure as LA Opera's music director, he made it his goal to highlight operas that never got their due more specifically, suffered censorship due to Nazi policies calling the initiative Recovered Voices. These operas could have very easily been lost to time if not revived, one of those operas being our own acclaimed production of Zemlinsky's The Dwarf.

The influence of Recovered Voices can still be felt all these years later, as we prepare for the return of The Dwarf to our stage alongside another rare gem, Highway 1, USA. Travel through the history of Recovered Voices below and discover the rich lineup of operas almost lost to time.

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Meet Opera's Favorite Author
Many classic authors have seen their work adapted to opera, but perhaps none more than Oscar Wilde.

With 27 opera adaptions to his name, it is clear that composers couldn't get enough of Wilde's work. But why?

Ahead of our upcoming production of The Dwarf (based on Wilde's The Birthday of the Infanta) we took a look at the iconic Irishman's work to understand his impact on readers and composers alike.

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LA Opera's Wig and Make-Up Nominations
The beginning of the year means LA is swept up in award season. It's an exciting time in the city and even more so when our very own team is up for nominations! Our wonderful wig and make-up department has earned three nominations in the Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards for their phenomenal work on Don Giovanni, The Marriage of Figaro, and El Ultimo Sueño de Frida & Diego. We're proud to congratulate them on all their hard work, and invite you to see their nominations below!

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You Did It! Thank You!
We’re sending a big thank you to all of our supporters whose charitable donations unlocked the full $250,000 matching gift from an anonymous donor.

Missed the deadline? You can make a tax-deductible contribution in support of world-class opera at any time.

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Double Feature Opera Prep
Take your lessons out of the classroom with Opera Prep. Teachers and their high school students can experience a performance-ready final dress rehearsal at LA Opera for free before the show opens to the public. Apply at the link below to see Highway 1, USA / The Dwarf on February 22, or another show this season.

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James Conlon: Recovered Voices
On February 4 our Music Director James Conlon will be appear at a very special event at the Hammer Museum where he will give an in-depth talk on our upcoming double feature of Highway 1, USA / The Dwarf. Admission is free. Click the link below for more event and parking details.

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