AdvertisementTo that end, he is particularly excited about what Mazzoli’s main stage debut says about the success of Off Grand, which was created as a sonic garden to nurture new and experimental music. Herheim’s productions of established works such as “La Bohème,” “Parsifal” and “The Tales of Hoffmann” have received international praise for transcending opera boundaries and expectations. Bringing Herheim to an American stage for the first time is a point of pride for the company, Koelsch said. As is the triumphant return of Wagner in a production conducted by L.A. Opera’s music director, James Conlon, starring tenor Issachah Savage. L.A. Opera will push forward without the star power of Plácido Domingo, who stepped down as general director amid harassment accusations, which he denies.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 26, 2020 21:22 UTC