The Pacific Music Festival proudly presents Mahler’s monumental Symphony No. 2, “Resurrection,” at The Music Center's iconic Walt Disney Concert Hall. The Los Angeles Dream Orchestra and the Opera Chorus of Los Angeles will bring this deeply moving masterpiece to life in a performance of great power, beauty and spiritual depth. This special event will also feature outstanding high school and college musicians from across the United States and abroad, joining together for an unforgettable evening of music and inspiration.

Led by Artistic Director Daniel Suk, this promises to be one of the most powerful and transformative musical events of the summer.

https://www.musiccenter.org/tickets-free-events/lease-events/2026/mahler-s-ressurection/

Connor Licharz performs as a member of the Opera Chorus of Los Angeles

Tethered Voices is a brand new choral ensemble. We are redefining what it means to make music together by gathering professional level singers and musicians from across the country to create intentional, collaborative, and borderless choral experiences. Rooted in artistic excellence and trust, we build a mobile musical community that transcends geography and reimagines how voices come together. 

12 vocal chamber music specialists gather from around the country to present an intimate concert of choral music spanning from Baroque to pop music.

Program:
Bright Morning Star - arr. Fred Squatrito
April and the Sun - Jocelyn Hagen
Butterfly - Mia Makaroff
Lobet den Herrn BWV 230 - J.S. Bach
As Torrents in Summer - Edward Elgar
Rcco Mormorar l’onde - Claudio Monteverdi
Cells Planets - Erika Lloyd, arr. Jim Clements
We Are - Bob Chilcott

Singers:
Ashlyn Frederick
Emma Gragen
Carey Shunskis

Anna Caplan
Patty Kramer
Mica Macaraeg

Jared Campbell
Lorenzo Murillo
Tyler Shadle

Anthony Lauro
Connor Licharz
Cameron Rolling

Once upon a time, a prince awakens in a mysterious land with an even more mysterious task.  Armed with enchanted bells and (you guessed it) a magic flute, Prince Tamino sets off, bound and determined to rescue his lady love, the Princess Pamina—only to find that things aren’t what they seem, and the Queen of the Night who sent him on his quest just might be plotting his doom instead. 

James Conlon ends his legendary tenure as LA Opera Music Director with the world's most popular opera in one of our most emblematic productions. Mozart's catchy melodies meet astonishing projected animations in our perennial crowd pleaser. Miles Mykkanen makes his LA Opera debut as Prince Tamino opposite Sydney Mancasola as the beautiful Pamina. Kyle Miller might just steal the show as the lovable sidekick Papageno, while Aigul  Khismatullina and Kwangchul Youn face off as the Queen of the Night and Sarastro.   

Connor sings as a member of the LA Opera Chorus

Source: https://www.laopera.org/performances/2026/the-magic-flute

Once upon a time, a prince awakens in a mysterious land with an even more mysterious task.  Armed with enchanted bells and (you guessed it) a magic flute, Prince Tamino sets off, bound and determined to rescue his lady love, the Princess Pamina—only to find that things aren’t what they seem, and the Queen of the Night who sent him on his quest just might be plotting his doom instead. 

James Conlon ends his legendary tenure as LA Opera Music Director with the world's most popular opera in one of our most emblematic productions. Mozart's catchy melodies meet astonishing projected animations in our perennial crowd pleaser. Miles Mykkanen makes his LA Opera debut as Prince Tamino opposite Sydney Mancasola as the beautiful Pamina. Kyle Miller might just steal the show as the lovable sidekick Papageno, while Aigul  Khismatullina and Kwangchul Youn face off as the Queen of the Night and Sarastro.   

Connor sings as a member of the LA Opera Chorus

Source: https://www.laopera.org/performances/2026/the-magic-flute

Once upon a time, a prince awakens in a mysterious land with an even more mysterious task.  Armed with enchanted bells and (you guessed it) a magic flute, Prince Tamino sets off, bound and determined to rescue his lady love, the Princess Pamina—only to find that things aren’t what they seem, and the Queen of the Night who sent him on his quest just might be plotting his doom instead. 

James Conlon ends his legendary tenure as LA Opera Music Director with the world's most popular opera in one of our most emblematic productions. Mozart's catchy melodies meet astonishing projected animations in our perennial crowd pleaser. Miles Mykkanen makes his LA Opera debut as Prince Tamino opposite Sydney Mancasola as the beautiful Pamina. Kyle Miller might just steal the show as the lovable sidekick Papageno, while Aigul  Khismatullina and Kwangchul Youn face off as the Queen of the Night and Sarastro.   

Connor sings as a member of the LA Opera Chorus

Source: https://www.laopera.org/performances/2026/the-magic-flute

Once upon a time, a prince awakens in a mysterious land with an even more mysterious task.  Armed with enchanted bells and (you guessed it) a magic flute, Prince Tamino sets off, bound and determined to rescue his lady love, the Princess Pamina—only to find that things aren’t what they seem, and the Queen of the Night who sent him on his quest just might be plotting his doom instead. 

James Conlon ends his legendary tenure as LA Opera Music Director with the world's most popular opera in one of our most emblematic productions. Mozart's catchy melodies meet astonishing projected animations in our perennial crowd pleaser. Miles Mykkanen makes his LA Opera debut as Prince Tamino opposite Sydney Mancasola as the beautiful Pamina. Kyle Miller might just steal the show as the lovable sidekick Papageno, while Aigul  Khismatullina and Kwangchul Youn face off as the Queen of the Night and Sarastro.   

Connor sings as a member of the LA Opera Chorus

Source: https://www.laopera.org/performances/2026/the-magic-flute

Once upon a time, a prince awakens in a mysterious land with an even more mysterious task.  Armed with enchanted bells and (you guessed it) a magic flute, Prince Tamino sets off, bound and determined to rescue his lady love, the Princess Pamina—only to find that things aren’t what they seem, and the Queen of the Night who sent him on his quest just might be plotting his doom instead. 

James Conlon ends his legendary tenure as LA Opera Music Director with the world's most popular opera in one of our most emblematic productions. Mozart's catchy melodies meet astonishing projected animations in our perennial crowd pleaser. Miles Mykkanen makes his LA Opera debut as Prince Tamino opposite Sydney Mancasola as the beautiful Pamina. Kyle Miller might just steal the show as the lovable sidekick Papageno, while Aigul  Khismatullina and Kwangchul Youn face off as the Queen of the Night and Sarastro.   

Connor sings as a member of the LA Opera Chorus

Source: https://www.laopera.org/performances/2026/the-magic-flute

Long Beach Camerata presents the first Front Porch Concert of the 2026 season. This concert series was started in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic to bring people together through music and I am so happy to be part of the continuation of the series.

Every year four members of the Long Beach Camerata Singers perform at the annual Memorial Day Ceremony hosted by the American Gold Star Manor here in Long Beach. Gold Star Manor is a retirement community for veterans and parents who’s children made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Camerata is incredibly lucky to call GSM our ‘rehearsal home’ and we perform there annually as a thank you for hosting us.

Today’s program is an extension of our memorial day repertoire performed by the four singers from the Lone Beach Camerata Carollers who performed at the Memorial Day Ceremony last week.

You will hear a variety of genres from solo classics, to folk music, to some more classical repertoire. As we come up on the 250th anniversary of the signing of the declaration of independence Camerata wanted to take some time to celebrate what makes this country great!

Program:
The Star-Spangled Banner - John Stafford Smith
A Tribute to the Armed Services - arr. Lloyd Larson
America the Beautiful
Take Me Home, Country Roads - John Denver
You’re a Grand Old Flag - George M. Cohan
My Country ’Tis of Thee
Down in the River - arr.J. David Moore
Color Me America - Dolly Parton
America - Neil Diamond
#UnitedWeDream - Melissa Dunphy
God Bless the USA - Lee Greenwood
Tell My Father - arr. Andrea Ramsey
Amazing Grace - arr. Anthony Lauro
The Road Home - Stephen Paulus

Musicians:
Rachel Yeo - Soprano
Kim Mendez - Alto
John Predny - Tenor
Anthony Lauro - Bass/guitar
Sky Lee - Piano

Connor is the director of the Long Beach Camerata Carollers

Once upon a time, a prince awakens in a mysterious land with an even more mysterious task.  Armed with enchanted bells and (you guessed it) a magic flute, Prince Tamino sets off, bound and determined to rescue his lady love, the Princess Pamina—only to find that things aren’t what they seem, and the Queen of the Night who sent him on his quest just might be plotting his doom instead. 

James Conlon ends his legendary tenure as LA Opera Music Director with the world's most popular opera in one of our most emblematic productions. Mozart's catchy melodies meet astonishing projected animations in our perennial crowd pleaser. Miles Mykkanen makes his LA Opera debut as Prince Tamino opposite Sydney Mancasola as the beautiful Pamina. Kyle Miller might just steal the show as the lovable sidekick Papageno, while Aigul  Khismatullina and Kwangchul Youn face off as the Queen of the Night and Sarastro.   

Connor sings as a member of the LA Opera Chorus

Source: https://www.laopera.org/performances/2026/the-magic-flute

Once upon a time, a prince awakens in a mysterious land with an even more mysterious task.  Armed with enchanted bells and (you guessed it) a magic flute, Prince Tamino sets off, bound and determined to rescue his lady love, the Princess Pamina—only to find that things aren’t what they seem, and the Queen of the Night who sent him on his quest just might be plotting his doom instead. 

James Conlon ends his legendary tenure as LA Opera Music Director with the world's most popular opera in one of our most emblematic productions. Mozart's catchy melodies meet astonishing projected animations in our perennial crowd pleaser. Miles Mykkanen makes his LA Opera debut as Prince Tamino opposite Sydney Mancasola as the beautiful Pamina. Kyle Miller might just steal the show as the lovable sidekick Papageno, while Aigul  Khismatullina and Kwangchul Youn face off as the Queen of the Night and Sarastro.   

Connor sings as a member of the LA Opera Chorus

Source: https://www.laopera.org/performances/2026/the-magic-flute

Sir John Falstaff finds himself a bit short on cash, so he hatches a scheme: seduce two merry (and wealthy) wives of Windsor and live out his days in luxury. Too bad this bumbling knight happened to send both his targets the same love letter! Now Alice Ford and Meg Page are set on teaching Falstaff a lesson, and it's not long before a long list of his adversaries join in. Audiences are in for a whirlwind of disguises and deceptions, and maybe even an unexpected dip in the River Thames. 

James Conlon conducts one of his personal favorites, Verdi's utterly delightful comic masterpiece. Longtime company favorite Craig Colclough stars as the boastful Falstaff, leading a brilliant ensemble cast that includes Nicole Heaston, Ernesto Petti and Hyona Kim among the pranksters all too happy to take the errant knight down a peg, with Deanna Breiwick and Anthony León as the young lovers desperate to steal a private moment to themselves among the madness. This classic comedy gets an equally classic staging by Lee Blakeley, with atmospheric sets and sumptuous period costumes designed by Adrian Linford. .

Connor sings as a member of the LA Opera Chorus

Source: https://www.laopera.org/performances/2026/falstaff

Sir John Falstaff finds himself a bit short on cash, so he hatches a scheme: seduce two merry (and wealthy) wives of Windsor and live out his days in luxury. Too bad this bumbling knight happened to send both his targets the same love letter! Now Alice Ford and Meg Page are set on teaching Falstaff a lesson, and it's not long before a long list of his adversaries join in. Audiences are in for a whirlwind of disguises and deceptions, and maybe even an unexpected dip in the River Thames. 

James Conlon conducts one of his personal favorites, Verdi's utterly delightful comic masterpiece. Longtime company favorite Craig Colclough stars as the boastful Falstaff, leading a brilliant ensemble cast that includes Nicole Heaston, Ernesto Petti and Hyona Kim among the pranksters all too happy to take the errant knight down a peg, with Deanna Breiwick and Anthony León as the young lovers desperate to steal a private moment to themselves among the madness. This classic comedy gets an equally classic staging by Lee Blakeley, with atmospheric sets and sumptuous period costumes designed by Adrian Linford. .

Connor sings as a member of the LA Opera Chorus

Source: https://www.laopera.org/performances/2026/falstaff

Join us for an evening of sacred music. Featuring the Claremont Graduate University recording project of Lee Lee Truong-Sawicki, presented as part of the Music Saint Andrew Concert Series.

Performers:
Cappella Musica of Saint Andrew Church
Orange County Four Seasons Orchestra

Program:
Misa en sol (Anonymous)
Misa del cuarto tono (Anonymous)
Polychoral Mass in D (Ignacio Jerusalem y Stella)
A Red, Red Rose (James Mulholland)

This performance is presented in support of my graduate recording project at Claremont Graduate University, undertaken in fulfillment of degree requirements.

The program features sacred music from the California mission tradition, performed by Cappella Musica of Saint Andrew Church and the Orange County Four Seasons Orchestra. The selected repertoire reflects my independent interest in preserving and sharing the musical legacy of the California missions.

Connor sings as a member of the Capella Musica of Saint Andrew Church

Sir John Falstaff finds himself a bit short on cash, so he hatches a scheme: seduce two merry (and wealthy) wives of Windsor and live out his days in luxury. Too bad this bumbling knight happened to send both his targets the same love letter! Now Alice Ford and Meg Page are set on teaching Falstaff a lesson, and it's not long before a long list of his adversaries join in. Audiences are in for a whirlwind of disguises and deceptions, and maybe even an unexpected dip in the River Thames. 

James Conlon conducts one of his personal favorites, Verdi's utterly delightful comic masterpiece. Longtime company favorite Craig Colclough stars as the boastful Falstaff, leading a brilliant ensemble cast that includes Nicole Heaston, Ernesto Petti and Hyona Kim among the pranksters all too happy to take the errant knight down a peg, with Deanna Breiwick and Anthony León as the young lovers desperate to steal a private moment to themselves among the madness. This classic comedy gets an equally classic staging by Lee Blakeley, with atmospheric sets and sumptuous period costumes designed by Adrian Linford. .

Connor sings as a member of the LA Opera Chorus

Source: https://www.laopera.org/performances/2026/falstaff

Sir John Falstaff finds himself a bit short on cash, so he hatches a scheme: seduce two merry (and wealthy) wives of Windsor and live out his days in luxury. Too bad this bumbling knight happened to send both his targets the same love letter! Now Alice Ford and Meg Page are set on teaching Falstaff a lesson, and it's not long before a long list of his adversaries join in. Audiences are in for a whirlwind of disguises and deceptions, and maybe even an unexpected dip in the River Thames. 

James Conlon conducts one of his personal favorites, Verdi's utterly delightful comic masterpiece. Longtime company favorite Craig Colclough stars as the boastful Falstaff, leading a brilliant ensemble cast that includes Nicole Heaston, Ernesto Petti and Hyona Kim among the pranksters all too happy to take the errant knight down a peg, with Deanna Breiwick and Anthony León as the young lovers desperate to steal a private moment to themselves among the madness. This classic comedy gets an equally classic staging by Lee Blakeley, with atmospheric sets and sumptuous period costumes designed by Adrian Linford. .

Connor sings as a member of the LA Opera Chorus

Source: https://www.laopera.org/performances/2026/falstaff

Sir John Falstaff finds himself a bit short on cash, so he hatches a scheme: seduce two merry (and wealthy) wives of Windsor and live out his days in luxury. Too bad this bumbling knight happened to send both his targets the same love letter! Now Alice Ford and Meg Page are set on teaching Falstaff a lesson, and it's not long before a long list of his adversaries join in. Audiences are in for a whirlwind of disguises and deceptions, and maybe even an unexpected dip in the River Thames. 

James Conlon conducts one of his personal favorites, Verdi's utterly delightful comic masterpiece. Longtime company favorite Craig Colclough stars as the boastful Falstaff, leading a brilliant ensemble cast that includes Nicole Heaston, Ernesto Petti and Hyona Kim among the pranksters all too happy to take the errant knight down a peg, with Deanna Breiwick and Anthony León as the young lovers desperate to steal a private moment to themselves among the madness. This classic comedy gets an equally classic staging by Lee Blakeley, with atmospheric sets and sumptuous period costumes designed by Adrian Linford. .

Connor sings as a member of the LA Opera Chorus

Source: https://www.laopera.org/performances/2026/falstaff

James Conlon conducts one of his personal favorites, Verdi's utterly delightful comic masterpiece. Longtime company favorite Craig Colclough stars as the boastful Falstaff, leading a brilliant ensemble cast that includes Nicole Heaston, Ernesto Petti and Hyona Kim among the pranksters all too happy to take the errant knight down a peg, with Deanna Breiwick and Anthony León as the young lovers desperate to steal a private moment to themselves among the madness. This classic comedy gets an equally classic staging by Lee Blakeley, with atmospheric sets and sumptuous period costumes designed by Adrian Linford. .

Connor sings as a member of the LA Opera Chorus

Source: https://www.laopera.org/performances/2026/james-conlon-concert

Sir John Falstaff finds himself a bit short on cash, so he hatches a scheme: seduce two merry (and wealthy) wives of Windsor and live out his days in luxury. Too bad this bumbling knight happened to send both his targets the same love letter! Now Alice Ford and Meg Page are set on teaching Falstaff a lesson, and it's not long before a long list of his adversaries join in. Audiences are in for a whirlwind of disguises and deceptions, and maybe even an unexpected dip in the River Thames. 

James Conlon conducts one of his personal favorites, Verdi's utterly delightful comic masterpiece. Longtime company favorite Craig Colclough stars as the boastful Falstaff, leading a brilliant ensemble cast that includes Nicole Heaston, Ernesto Petti and Hyona Kim among the pranksters all too happy to take the errant knight down a peg, with Deanna Breiwick and Anthony León as the young lovers desperate to steal a private moment to themselves among the madness. This classic comedy gets an equally classic staging by Lee Blakeley, with atmospheric sets and sumptuous period costumes designed by Adrian Linford. .

Connor sings as a member of the LA Opera Chorus

Source: https://www.laopera.org/performances/2026/falstaff

The Long Beach Camerata Singers' Peace4Youth program brings the transformative power of choral music into local schools, helping students discover that their voices can do more than sing—they can inspire, lead and create positive change.

Through thoughtfully selected repertoire and meaningful conversations, students explore themes of empathy, hope, justice and community. They learn that music can be a powerful force for understanding and connection.

This performance concludes this year’s Peace4Youth program at Hughes Middle School.

Connor is the director of the Peace4Youth Education Outreach Program

Source: https://www.longbeachcameratasingers.org/peace4youth

Hailed by critics and beloved by audiences, this eagerly anticipated revival transports you to Ancient Egypt in Philip Glass’s enthralling portrait of a trailblazing pharaoh. Countertenor John Holiday is the titular Akhnaten, determined to lead Egypt into a new age even as his plan to abandon the old gods puts his kingdom (and his life) in peril. Mezzo-soprano Sun-Ly Pierce is his queen Nefertiti, soprano So Young Park is the powerful dowager Queen Tye, and Grammy winner Zachary James reprises his memorable role as Amenhotep III, leading the audience through the ritualistic action on the stage. 

Director Phelim McDermott revives his visually arresting production, replete with soaring acrobats, astonishing jugglers, and towering sets. With a libretto drawing on ancient texts like The Book of the Dead and a hypnotic, atmospheric score, Akhnaten portrays a doomed visionary with all his feats and foibles. Finland’s Dalia Stasevska makes her company debut conducting this tribute to one of the most transformative chapters in Egyptian history.

Connor sings as a member of the LA Opera Chorus

Source: https://www.laopera.org/performances/2026/akhnaten

Hailed by critics and beloved by audiences, this eagerly anticipated revival transports you to Ancient Egypt in Philip Glass’s enthralling portrait of a trailblazing pharaoh. Countertenor John Holiday is the titular Akhnaten, determined to lead Egypt into a new age even as his plan to abandon the old gods puts his kingdom (and his life) in peril. Mezzo-soprano Sun-Ly Pierce is his queen Nefertiti, soprano So Young Park is the powerful dowager Queen Tye, and Grammy winner Zachary James reprises his memorable role as Amenhotep III, leading the audience through the ritualistic action on the stage. 

Director Phelim McDermott revives his visually arresting production, replete with soaring acrobats, astonishing jugglers, and towering sets. With a libretto drawing on ancient texts like The Book of the Dead and a hypnotic, atmospheric score, Akhnaten portrays a doomed visionary with all his feats and foibles. Finland’s Dalia Stasevska makes her company debut conducting this tribute to one of the most transformative chapters in Egyptian history.

Connor sings as a member of the LA Opera Chorus

Source: https://www.laopera.org/performances/2026/akhnaten

Hailed by critics and beloved by audiences, this eagerly anticipated revival transports you to Ancient Egypt in Philip Glass’s enthralling portrait of a trailblazing pharaoh. Countertenor John Holiday is the titular Akhnaten, determined to lead Egypt into a new age even as his plan to abandon the old gods puts his kingdom (and his life) in peril. Mezzo-soprano Sun-Ly Pierce is his queen Nefertiti, soprano So Young Park is the powerful dowager Queen Tye, and Grammy winner Zachary James reprises his memorable role as Amenhotep III, leading the audience through the ritualistic action on the stage. 

Director Phelim McDermott revives his visually arresting production, replete with soaring acrobats, astonishing jugglers, and towering sets. With a libretto drawing on ancient texts like The Book of the Dead and a hypnotic, atmospheric score, Akhnaten portrays a doomed visionary with all his feats and foibles. Finland’s Dalia Stasevska makes her company debut conducting this tribute to one of the most transformative chapters in Egyptian history.

Connor sings as a member of the LA Opera Chorus

Source: https://www.laopera.org/performances/2026/akhnaten

The Long Beach Camerata Singers' Peace4Youth program brings the transformative power of choral music into local schools, helping students discover that their voices can do more than sing—they can inspire, lead and create positive change.

Through thoughtfully selected repertoire and meaningful conversations, students explore themes of empathy, hope, justice and community. They learn that music can be a powerful force for understanding and connection.

This performance concludes this year’s Peace4Youth program at Hughes Middle School.

Connor is the director of the Peace4Youth Education Outreach Program

Source: https://www.longbeachcameratasingers.org/peace4youth

Hailed by critics and beloved by audiences, this eagerly anticipated revival transports you to Ancient Egypt in Philip Glass’s enthralling portrait of a trailblazing pharaoh. Countertenor John Holiday is the titular Akhnaten, determined to lead Egypt into a new age even as his plan to abandon the old gods puts his kingdom (and his life) in peril. Mezzo-soprano Sun-Ly Pierce is his queen Nefertiti, soprano So Young Park is the powerful dowager Queen Tye, and Grammy winner Zachary James reprises his memorable role as Amenhotep III, leading the audience through the ritualistic action on the stage. 

Director Phelim McDermott revives his visually arresting production, replete with soaring acrobats, astonishing jugglers, and towering sets. With a libretto drawing on ancient texts like The Book of the Dead and a hypnotic, atmospheric score, Akhnaten portrays a doomed visionary with all his feats and foibles. Finland’s Dalia Stasevska makes her company debut conducting this tribute to one of the most transformative chapters in Egyptian history.

Connor sings as a member of the LA Opera Chorus

Source: https://www.laopera.org/performances/2026/akhnaten

Hailed by critics and beloved by audiences, this eagerly anticipated revival transports you to Ancient Egypt in Philip Glass’s enthralling portrait of a trailblazing pharaoh. Countertenor John Holiday is the titular Akhnaten, determined to lead Egypt into a new age even as his plan to abandon the old gods puts his kingdom (and his life) in peril. Mezzo-soprano Sun-Ly Pierce is his queen Nefertiti, soprano So Young Park is the powerful dowager Queen Tye, and Grammy winner Zachary James reprises his memorable role as Amenhotep III, leading the audience through the ritualistic action on the stage. 

Director Phelim McDermott revives his visually arresting production, replete with soaring acrobats, astonishing jugglers, and towering sets. With a libretto drawing on ancient texts like The Book of the Dead and a hypnotic, atmospheric score, Akhnaten portrays a doomed visionary with all his feats and foibles. Finland’s Dalia Stasevska makes her company debut conducting this tribute to one of the most transformative chapters in Egyptian history.

Connor sings as a member of the LA Opera Chorus

Source: https://www.laopera.org/performances/2026/akhnaten

Hailed by critics and beloved by audiences, this eagerly anticipated revival transports you to Ancient Egypt in Philip Glass’s enthralling portrait of a trailblazing pharaoh. Countertenor John Holiday is the titular Akhnaten, determined to lead Egypt into a new age even as his plan to abandon the old gods puts his kingdom (and his life) in peril. Mezzo-soprano Sun-Ly Pierce is his queen Nefertiti, soprano So Young Park is the powerful dowager Queen Tye, and Grammy winner Zachary James reprises his memorable role as Amenhotep III, leading the audience through the ritualistic action on the stage. 

Director Phelim McDermott revives his visually arresting production, replete with soaring acrobats, astonishing jugglers, and towering sets. With a libretto drawing on ancient texts like The Book of the Dead and a hypnotic, atmospheric score, Akhnaten portrays a doomed visionary with all his feats and foibles. Finland’s Dalia Stasevska makes her company debut conducting this tribute to one of the most transformative chapters in Egyptian history.

Connor sings as a member of the LA Opera Chorus

Source: https://www.laopera.org/performances/2026/akhnaten

“The Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall comes alive with holiday magic as Pacific Chorale’s annual extravaganza takes center stage! A cherished Orange County tradition, Tis the Season! lights up the stage with a sparkling mix of seasonal classics and whimsical surprises, creating the perfect festive outing for the whole family.”

Robert Istad, conductor
Pacific Chorale
Members of Pacific Symphony
Southern California Children’s Chorus
The Man in Red, Santa!

Connor Licharz sings as a member of the Pacific Chorale

“The Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall comes alive with holiday magic as Pacific Chorale’s annual extravaganza takes center stage! A cherished Orange County tradition, Tis the Season! lights up the stage with a sparkling mix of seasonal classics and whimsical surprises, creating the perfect festive outing for the whole family.”

Robert Istad, conductor
Pacific Chorale
Members of Pacific Symphony
Southern California Children’s Chorus
The Man in Red, Santa!

Connor Licharz sings as a member of the Pacific Chorale

“Rodolfo is a struggling poet burning his manuscripts to keep out the winter chill. Mimi is a fellow tenant with big dreams and a deadly illness. A chance meeting has them falling in love, but when you’re at the bottom of Parisian society, every day could be your last. 

Puccini’s blockbuster opera returns to our stage starring Janai Brugger as the sweet but suffering Mimi and Oreste Cosimo as the lovestruck Rodolfo, with Gihoon Kim and Erica Petrocelli as the on-again-off-again lovers Marcello and Musetta. 

Resident Conductor Lina González-Granados leads Puccini’s transcendent score, awash in lavish Romanticism and gorgeous melodies. Director Brenna Corner helms a timeless production from Herbert Ross that the LA Times calls a ‘warm, nostalgic evocation of Paris in Puccini’s time.’ “

Connor Licharz sings as a member of the LA Opera Chorus

“Rodolfo is a struggling poet burning his manuscripts to keep out the winter chill. Mimi is a fellow tenant with big dreams and a deadly illness. A chance meeting has them falling in love, but when you’re at the bottom of Parisian society, every day could be your last. 

Puccini’s blockbuster opera returns to our stage starring Janai Brugger as the sweet but suffering Mimi and Oreste Cosimo as the lovestruck Rodolfo, with Gihoon Kim and Erica Petrocelli as the on-again-off-again lovers Marcello and Musetta. 

Resident Conductor Lina González-Granados leads Puccini’s transcendent score, awash in lavish Romanticism and gorgeous melodies. Director Brenna Corner helms a timeless production from Herbert Ross that the LA Times calls a ‘warm, nostalgic evocation of Paris in Puccini’s time.’ “

Connor Licharz sings as a member of the LA Opera Chorus