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Domingo Hindoyan Takes Helm as LA Opera's New Music Director

2/4/2026

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Domingo Hindoyan is Los Angeles Opera's new Music Director and will conduct two operas in his inaugural season, starting October 17, 2026: Carmen and Nabucco, both directed by Thaddeus Strassberger.
Hindoyan aims to honor Los Angeles' multicultural spirit while revitalizing the operatic canon.
He emphasizes Spanish culture in Carmen and plans to gradually increase his production slate.
The season includes Off Grand performances, such as The Three Women of Jerusalem.
Season tickets start at $164 and individual sales begin in June.

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Domingo Hindoyan is Los Angeles Opera's new Music Director and will conduct two operas in his inaugural season, starting October 17, 2026: Carmen and Nabucco, both directed by Thaddeus Strassberger.
Hindoyan aims to honor Los Angeles' multicultural spirit while revitalizing the operatic canon.
He emphasizes Spanish culture in Carmen and plans to gradually increase his production slate.
The season includes Off Grand performances, such as The Three Women of Jerusalem.
Season tickets start at $164 and individual sales begin in June.