April 20, 2025 #1 Local News, Forum, Information and Event Source for Venice Beach, California.

Award-Winning Opera Singer and L.A. Native Golda Zahra Joins International Ensemble Performing Giacomo Puccini’s Turandot at Walt Disney Hall

Golda will make her professional role debut as Liu at the Pacific Music Festival’s concert gala production celebrating 100 years of Puccini

 LOS ANGELES – Fresh off her sold-out concert spectacular at the Broad Stage in Santa Monica, LA Music Center’s Spotlight Award winner Golda Zahra is excited to announce her upcoming performance as part of the Pacific Music Festival’s Puccini 100th celebration.

 Golda will debut the role of Liu in Turandot alongside a world[1]class ensemble of 200 performers, including The Opera Choir of Los Angeles, The Dream Orchestra led by renowned conductor Maestro Daniel Suk, and a delegation of singers from the Han China Opera Conservatory of Music, headed by Chinese opera star and soprano, Yanwen Han. The group is traveling from China for the concert.

Turandot is Giacomo Puccini’s final operatic masterpiece, made famous by the aria “Nessun Dorma” performed by legendary tenors like Luciano Pavorotti. Set in China, the opera follows Prince Calaf and his quest to win Princess Turandot’s hand in marriage. To do so, he must solve three riddles. A wrong answer results in certain death.

WHEN: Friday, August 16 at 7:30pm

WHERE: Walt Disney Concert Hall, LA Music Center, 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles

 TICKETS: DreamOrchestra.org or MusicCenter.org

I am incredibly excited and grateful to return to the Walt Disney Concert Hall, this time with Maestro Daniel Suk and the Dream Orchestra. Turandot is one of my favorite operas and Liu is one of my favorite roles,” said Golda. “This is going to be a magical evening with Operatic artists from all over the world, and it’s truly a full-circle experience.”

Golda has been hailed as “A promising young opera singer,” by the L.A. Times, and a “Rising Star of the opera world,” by the Hollywood Times. She has performed as a soloist with orchestras including The Southwest Symphony, Hollywood Chamber Orchestra, and LA Opera under the baton of James Conlon. She is the recipient of the prestigious Los Angeles Music Center’s Spotlight Award.

For media inquiries, contact Shallom Berkman at 310-749-8879, or email sberkman@urthcaffe.com Learn more about Golda at: https://www.goldazahra.com

in News
Related Posts

Input Sought on Future of Santa Monica Airport as Planning Enters Key Phase

April 18, 2025

April 18, 2025

The final phase of the planning process is expected to conclude in late 2025 The City of Santa Monica is...

Caltrans Seeks Input on Lincoln Blvd. Bus Lane Extensions

April 18, 2025

April 18, 2025

About 50 or so community leader’s turnout at Oakwood Rec Center to talk traffic and transit frequency, reliability.  By Nick...

Debris Cleared from Palisades Library in Six Days: Mayor Bass

April 18, 2025

April 18, 2025

The library, along with the nearby Recreation Center and playground, were prioritized in the city’s debris removal operation The site...

(Video) Malibu Discovery Party at Santa Monica Place

April 18, 2025

April 18, 2025

Desserts by Copenhagen Bakery. North Italia Restaurant. Rosenthal Winery. Bristol Farms. Beautiful Sea Creatures. Chrysalis. Desserts by Copenhagen Bakery. North...

LA Women’s Fashion Brand Opens New Store on Abbot Kinney

April 17, 2025

April 17, 2025

The Venice opening follows the success of the brand’s first permanent store, which debuted in 2023 in the Arts District...

Santa Monica Police Identify Dog Owner in Fatal Poodle Attack

April 17, 2025

April 17, 2025

Authorities released surveillance footage of the man walking the dog and asked the public for assistance Police have identified the...

(Video) Nonprofits Break Ground for 78-Unit Affordable Housing Complex on 20th St.

April 16, 2025

April 16, 2025

Projected for a 2027 completion, half its units are reserved for those experiencing homelessness at the time of move-in Projected...

Beyond Baroque to Host West Coast Premiere of Documentary on Influential Underground Artist

April 16, 2025

April 16, 2025

Schloss was among the first performance artists to present work at the Museum of Modern Art. Her interdisciplinary approach blended...

Two LA Food Franchises Set to Open in Marina del Rey’s Waterside Mall This Year

April 16, 2025

April 16, 2025

Health-focused smoothie bowls and organic breakfast burritos join the evolving tenant mix at Marina del Rey’s waterfront shopping center Two...

Malibu Discovery Celebrates 15 Years With Seaside Wonderland Bash in Santa Monica

April 16, 2025

April 16, 2025

Cocktails, Community, and a Cause: Seaside Wonderland Arrives April 17 Malibu Discovery will celebrate its 15th anniversary with a community-focused...

Woman Arrested After Robbery at Santa Monica Target Store

April 15, 2025

April 15, 2025

An injured employee sustained a superficial scratch A woman was arrested Sunday afternoon following an alleged robbery at a Target...

THIS WEEKEND: ‘Rooted in Resilience’ Event to Reconnect Palisades Community

April 15, 2025

April 15, 2025

The program will feature live music, wellness activities, local food vendors, and appearances by local leaders More than 1,000 people...

Venice Shorts: Marina Collection Strip Mall Now Subject to Illegal Public Storage

April 15, 2025

April 15, 2025

Washington Blvd Strip Mall Latest Victim of Street Items By Nick Antonicello  The Marina Connection, a popular Washington Boulevard strip...

Officials Tout Plans to Rebuild Pacific Palisades Recreation Center

April 15, 2025

April 15, 2025

The recreation center’s rebuild comes on the heels of a separate but related effort to upgrade the center’s playground City...

VNC to Tackle Motorized Vehicle Enforcement, Bike Lanes, Budget Adjustments at April Meeting

April 14, 2025

April 14, 2025

A motion introduced by the Council seeks to pressure the Los Angeles Police Department to enforce city ordinances prohibiting the...