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James Conlon remains hooked on L.A. as he reflects on his 20 years as music director of L.A. Opera
James Conlon, whose 20 years as music director conclude with the final 'Magic Flute' on June 21, looks back on how opera has developed in L.A. over two decades.
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According to Los Angeles Times’s source item, James Conlon remains hooked on L.A. as he reflects on his 20 years as music director of L.A. Opera, James Conlon, whose 20 years as music director conclude with the final ‘Magic Flute’ on June 21, looks back on how opera has developed in L.A. over two decades.
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- James Conlon remains hooked on L.A. as he reflects on his 20 years as music director of L.A. OperaLos Angeles Times - 2026-06-18T22:09:29+00:00
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