Description

Long Beach Opera (LBO) is internationally known for its cutting edge interpretations of unconventional repertory. Founded in 1979, it is the oldest opera company in the Los Angeles/Orange County region. The Company annually presents operas, concerts, film screenings, and art events performed at a variety of venues in the Los Angeles/Orange County areas.

Known for its edgy and provocative productions, LBO stands apart from most opera companies in the number of their productions which are World, American, and West Coast premieres. The company's repertory of more than 90 operas ranges from the earliest operas of the 17th century to the most modern operas of the 21st. LBO creates immediate, inventive and often boldly avant-garde experiences for an adventurous audience, one that enjoys some of the most innovative and challenging art the world has to offer.