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Want to meet other opera lovers? Share your interests with other equally dedicated people at the Opera League. From Musicales and Special Events to our Gatherings and Seminars, you will make new friends and lasting friendships based on your shared passion for great opera.

 

Insider’s Preview

Monday, January 7, 2008

Millenium Biltmore Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles

Newest members of the Opera League of Los Angeles:

Maestros Domingo and Conlon were awarded honorary lifetime membership certificates 

(Photo: Ed Lieb)

 

General Director Plácido Domingo and Music Director James Conlon announced LA Opera’s 2008-2009 season.  Following the announcement, local artists presented a selection of arias from next season’s productions.

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Peter Hemmings Annual Award

Each year the Peter Hemmings Award is presented to someone who has furthered the cause of Opera in Southern California. This award provides a reminder of the contribution that Peter Hemmings, as Founding General Director of LA Opera, made to Opera in Southern California as well as recognizing individual efforts to spread the love of Opera in the area.    

 

 

Peter Hemmings Award - April 27, 2008

 

Dr Sherwin Sloan presents a crystal “Ring” to 2008 Hemming’s

Award Recipient Dr. Michael Hackett

Photo: Ed Lieb

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Musicales

 

Musicales are held in several of the Opera League regions each season. The Musicale provides the opportunity to meet and hear young opera singers in the intimate setting of a private home, while socializing with them and fellow League members. 

 

Spring 2008 Musicale

Celebrating America

Saturday, May 24 at 2 pm

At a home in Pomona (near Claremont)

 

Members: $35 or one voucher

Non-members: $45

Student Members: $10

Mail your check, payable to Opera League of LA, in a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: The Opera League of LA, PO Box 65918, Los Angeles, CA 90065-0918.  Sorry, no refunds! Directions to the Musicale will be included with your ticket in your self-addressed, stamped envelope

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January 25, 2008 “Deception and Subterfuge” Musicale

 

Photo: Anne Russell Sullivan

 

The Musicale, hosted by Robert and Joan Braun at their home in Brentwood, was a smashing success. Victoria Kirsch accompanied singers Michael Dean and Maria Fortuna Dean in selections to fit the theme and magician David Neubauer kept everybody spellbound by his amazing feats of magic. Chefs Franco Delgado and William Reider provided the delicious food.

 

To view a slideshow presentation of the evening, click here!

 

 

Special Events

 

From time to time the League organizes very special events, such as opera video parties and evenings at the Hollywood Bowl … and more!

 

See the Calendar Page for Upcoming Special Events

 

 

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