Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, home of the Los Angeles Opera. Los Angeles Almanac Photo.
The Long Beach Opera is the oldest opera company in Los Angeles County.
The Los Angeles Opera is the fourth largest opera company in the nation.
Among the distinguished artists nurtured by the L.A. Opera who have gone on to enjoy national recognition are Richard Bernstein, Greg Fedderly, Rodney Gilfry, Suzanna Guzman, and Paula Rasmussen.
Opera singer, television personality and native daughter Susanna Guzman had aspired to be an actress and rock singer prior to her career in opera.
