Los Angeles Opera

Los Angeles Opera performs at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, a downtown venue that hosts multiple productions throughout the season. The company stages full-scale opera productions with elaborate sets and orchestral accompaniment.

The company was founded in 1986, emerging from the Los Angeles Civic Grand Opera which performed in a Beverly Hills church during the 1950s. This founding established professional opera performances as a regular presence in the city.

The company presents works spanning from classical composers to contemporary pieces and special concerts throughout the season. Audiences find a mix of familiar masterworks alongside new creations that keep the program diverse.

The downtown venue is accessible by public transit and has parking nearby for those driving. Pre-show talks are offered before performances to help visitors understand the works and their context.

Through the Recovered Voices project, the company performs operas by composers whose careers were interrupted during the Nazi period in Germany. These performances restore attention to works and artists who had been forgotten.

Location: Los Angeles

Inception: 1986

Capacity: 3156

Website: https://laopera.org

GPS coordinates: 34.05639,-118.24861

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:25