LA Opera Unveils 2026/27 Season Lineup Featuring New Music Director Domingo Hindoyan

Christopher Koelsch, the Sebastian Paul and Marybelle Musco President and CEO of LA Opera, has announced details for the company's 2026/27 season, which will launch on October 17, 2026.

Feb. 4, 2026 at 4:47pm

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In his first season with the company as its incoming Richard Seaver Music Director, Domingo Hindoyan will conduct two of the five mainstage productions. Additional productions at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion will be led by Resident Conductor Lina González-Granados, guest conductor Diego Matheuz, and James Conlon, the company's current Music Director, who will assume the title of Conductor Laureate in the 2026/27 season.

Why it matters

The 2026/27 season marks a transition for LA Opera as it welcomes a new Music Director, Domingo Hindoyan, who will put his stamp on the company's programming and artistic vision. The season also features a mix of classic and contemporary works, highlighting LA Opera's commitment to both preserving operatic tradition and exploring new artistic frontiers.

The details

The mainstage season includes Bizet's "Carmen" conducted by Hindoyan, Bernstein's "Candide" led by González-Granados, Verdi's "Nabucco" also conducted by Hindoyan, Puccini's "Turandot" led by Matheuz, and Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro" conducted by Conlon. The Off Grand series features a variety of concerts and productions at other venues around Los Angeles, including the return of the cult film/opera hybrid "Hercules vs Vampires." The LA Opera Connects initiative will also present numerous community-focused performances throughout the season.

  • The 2026/27 season will launch on October 17, 2026.
  • Hindoyan will conduct two mainstage productions in his inaugural season as Music Director.

The players

Domingo Hindoyan

The incoming Richard Seaver Music Director of LA Opera.

Christopher Koelsch

The Sebastian Paul and Marybelle Musco President and CEO of LA Opera.

Lina González-Granados

The Resident Conductor of LA Opera.

Diego Matheuz

A guest conductor for LA Opera.

James Conlon

The current Music Director of LA Opera, who will assume the title of Conductor Laureate in the 2026/27 season.

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The takeaway

The 2026/27 LA Opera season represents an exciting new chapter for the company as it welcomes a new Music Director and continues to balance classic repertoire with innovative programming, cementing its reputation as a leading opera company that serves both longtime opera fans and newcomers to the art form.