Tenor Joshua Guerrero returns to LA Opera as Don José in Carmen. In BRAVO’s fall cover story, he reflects on the role’s emotional challenges, his connection to Los Angeles, and the thrill of singing the national anthem at Dodger Stadium.

Soprano Gertrude Bradley shares her thought process for putting together a set list for this year’s Black History Month Recital. Produced by African Americans for LA Opera (AALAO), a chapter of the Opera League.

Soprano Thalia Moore describes her journey into music as “innocently ambitious”—a phrase that neatly encapsulates both her early determination and her evolving artistic identity. From her formative years at Pittsburgh’s Creative and Performing Arts School, where she first stepped onto the operatic stage, to her rediscovery of purpose at a

In anticipation of LA Opera’s upcoming Halloween screening of the Spanish-language Dracula with live orchestra accompaniment, the Opera League is proud to present a seminar featuring Alejandra Espasande, film preservationist and director of Los Angeles Heritage Preservation Society.

BRAVO caught up with Alannah, to talk about her latest musical goings-on, including learning a new instrument (hello, Satin!), and the time she got to bond with Michael Melton over favorite sopranos.

A veteran volunteer, educator and champion for Black artists, Joel Graham strives to sing and spread the gospel of advocacy and representation.